Conditionally Admitted Students
Conditionally Admitted BSN Students
Information and links below are for newly admitted BSN students.
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Laptop Specifications
The School of Nursing requires you to have a personal laptop for in class exams. We do not allow tablets. We also require that you follow the guidelines below when purchasing or securing a laptop. Following and adhering to these guidelines will result in a better classroom experience and will avoid potential mishaps and computer crashes during exams.
Personal Computer Recommendations:
- Operating System (Windows 10 22H2, Windows 11 22H2, Windows 11 22H2) or later
- For Mac-Big Sir (12.6.5) or later.
- Minimum CPU, 6th Generation Intel Core i3 (2015 or equivalent)
- 256 GB internal solid state hard drive or larger
- 8 GB RAM or more
- Wireless (Wi-Fi) Capability
- Integrated ethernet port or USB to Ethernet adapter
- Ethernet (network) cable, 3ft. min length
- Microsoft 365 (including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel) free to all TXST students.
- Active Anti-virus Software
- Adobe Reader (current version)
- Mozilla Firefox (current version)
- Webcam and microphone (required for online nursing program only)
Notes:
- Windows computers are recommended but not required.
- Be sure to have a computer backup plan (e.g. Code42 CrashPlan, Windows Backup, Time Machine, or external storage)
- Run software security updates regularly, especially for Flash, Java and Adobe Reader.
- Windows computers are recommended but not required.
- For Wired Ethernet capability, a USB Ethernet adapter is acceptable if a network port is not physically present on the laptop.
- Microsoft 365 software is free to all TXST students. For details, visit www.txstate.edu/office365.
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Immunization and Test Form
The Immunization and Test Form will be required to be completed after you are conditionally admitted. This form will list all immunizations and tests that are required for you to begin classes and remain in compliance within the clinical setting. Please read each immunization task carefully. You will be required to upload documentation into Clinical Students as you receive it. If what you submit does not suffice, Clinical Student will notify you that your submission is being rejected and the reasoning.
It is in your best interest to upload information into Clinical Student as soon as it is ready and available to provide ample time for review and time to upload documents if needed.
FYI: PLEASE DO NOT SEND IMMUNIZATION RECORDS TO US TO VERIFY VIA EMAIL.
This is your private medical record that should not be shared via email, and this is the exact reason we hire Clinical Student as a vendor to verify information for us in a secure manner.
Helpful information for: Hep B HEPATITIS B (HEP B) Flow Chart
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Basic Life Support Certification
St. David’s School of Nursing Simulation Laboratories
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
The St. David’s School of Nursing Simulation Laboratory offers for your convenience the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers certification course. The courses are offered during the months of June and July so that you can meet the necessary admission requirements deadlines.
The courses are IN-PERSON from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Once you have successfully completed the course, you will receive a certification e-card good for 2 years. This certification will get you through the entirety of the 5-semester nursing program before you will need to recertify.
The course dates are listed below:
June 7, 2024 (Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm)
June 14, 2024 (Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm)
June 21, 2024 (Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm)
June 28, 2024 (Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm)
July 19, 2024 (Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm)
July 26, 2024 (Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm)
August 2, 2024 (Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm)
The cost of the course is $75.00 and includes:
- Certification course
- Certification test
- Skills check-off
- Ecard
You can register for the course and pay at SON Sim Lab Store. Once registered for the Basic Life Support initial course, you will receive an email detailing the course date and time, location, and course completion requirements.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Crystal Brewer, MSN, RN
Clinical Lecturer
American Heart Association Training Center Coordinator
512-716-2943
Please note: You must complete your certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. This certification MUST BE from an approved AHA instructor.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Course (2-year)
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We will not accept cards from American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI), CPR Resources, Texas CPR Training, American CPR Training and any other cards other than those cards listed in the links above.
FYI: The statement, “Taught according to AHA guidelines” or similar variation will NOT suffice.
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Housing
Currently there is no on-campus university housing, however there are numerous apartments in close proximity to the Round Rock campus and often times, nursing students will often find room-mates with other nursing students through the Group Me chat created as each new cohort is admitted. Students are encouraged to use the TXST Off-Campus Housing Market.
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Parking
Parking permits are optional but are required if you plan to bring your car and park on campus. The permit you would want to purchase would be the Commuter Purple pass that is acceptable in most areas within the parking lots. There is an option for Pay by Parking, which allows you to pay for your parking daily, but you will end up paying more for parking this way. You may also choose to carpool, walk, and/or ride the city bus. More information can be found on the Parking Services website below.
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Additional Resources for New BSN Students
Important resources for new BSN students!
Student Scholarships
Texas State, Scholarships
Health Insurance
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Round Rock Campus Student Resources
Be sure to check out the campus resources available to you as a current nursing student.