TBSN Orientation

Aug. 10-14, 2026
HPNP Auditorium

Agenda is subject to change.
Business casual attire is required.

Monday, Aug. 10

Program Foundations & Core Professional Behaviors

8–8:45 a.m.
Check-in, Badges & Breakfast
Location: HPNP Reception Hall
Parking Code: R3P9API

8:45–9:30 a.m.
Welcome Address & Program Overview
Location: HPNP 1404 Auditorium

9:30–10 a.m.
What Is Your Why? What Is Your How?

10–10:15 a.m.
Break

10:15–10:45 a.m.
Academic Integrity and Ethical Use of Academic Technology

10:45–11 a.m.
Gators for Good, Focus Fridays & Student Forums

11 a.m.–Noon
Core Professional Behaviors

  • Email etiquette
  • Group work expectations
  • Academic chain of command
  • Responsible social media

Noon–1 p.m.
Group Photo / Lunch with Faculty, Staff & Peer Mentors
Location: HPNP Reception Hall/Patio

1–2 p.m.
Core Professional Behaviors

  • Accountability
  • Professional communication
  • Punctuality and appearance standards

2–3 p.m.
Cohort-Building Activity with Peer Mentors


Tuesday, Aug. 11

Location: HPNP 1404 Auditorium
Academic Preparation & Academic Professionalism
Parking Code: D24Y7GQ

8 – 8:30 a.m.
Icebreaker Activity

8:30-9 a.m.
CLIC Curriculum Course Sequencing, Graduation Requirements, Semester Kickoffs, Academic Huddles & Academic Expectations

9–10 a.m.
Study Strategies for Nursing Coursework & Long-Term Success Planning (NCLEX Overview)

10–10:15 a.m.
Break

10:15–11:30 a.m.
Time Management & Organization Tools

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Lunch with Peer Mentors

12:30–2:30 p.m.
Launching into CLIC 5

  • 12:30–1 p.m. — NUR 3066C
  • 1–1:30 p.m. — NUR 3106
  • 1:30–2 p.m. — NUR 3196
  • 2–2:30 p.m. — NUR 3737C

2:30–2:45 p.m.
Break

2:45–3:45 p.m.
Peer Panel: What I Wish I Knew


Wednesday, Aug. 12

Location: HPNP 1404 Auditorium
Clinical Readiness, Safety & Clinical Environment Professionalism
(Laptops required)
Parking Code: JSG5897

8–8:30 a.m.
Infection Control & Standard Precautions

8:30–9 a.m.
Group Fitness Activity

9–9:30 a.m.
HIPAA, Privacy & Documentation Basics

9:30–10:15 a.m.
Elsevier 360 & HESI Dashboard

10:15-10:45 a.m.
Exxat Overview & Clinical Compliance

10:45-11:15 a.m.
Top Hat

11:15-11:30 a.m.
Importance of Giving Back

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Alumni Lunch & Alumni Board Speaker: The Importance of Giving Back

12:30-1 p.m.
Clinical Placement Overview & Clinical Immersion Guidelines

1-2 p.m.
Clinical Environment Professionalism

Reporting unsafe conditions

Clinical chain of command

Scope of practice for students

Professional boundaries


Thursday, Aug. 13

Location: HPNP 1404 Auditorium
Student Support
Parking Code: PGF6VFS

8–8:30 a.m.
Icebreaker Activity

8:30–8:45 a.m.
Student Support Services Overview

8:45–9 a.m.
Student Health Care Center Services

9–9:30 a.m.
U Matter, We Care

9:30–9:45 a.m.
Disability Resource Center (DRC)

9:45–10 a.m.
Health Science Center Library

10–10:15 a.m.
UF Financial Aid

10:15–10:30 a.m.
Peer Tutoring

10:30–10:45 a.m.
Break & Photo Release QR Code

10:45–11 a.m.
Career Connections Center (C3)

11–11:15 a.m.
Gator Ambassadors & Peer Mentors

11:15–11:30 a.m.
UF Student Nurses Association (UFSNA)

11:30–11:45 a.m.
Pre-Nursing Student Association (PNSA)

11:45 a.m.–Noon
Marketing & Communications

Noon–1 p.m.
Lunch & Student Organization Fair

1–1:30 p.m.
Resilience in Nursing

1:30–2 p.m.
Alumni Speaker

2–2:30 p.m.
Break & Closing Ceremony Setup

2:30–3:15 p.m.
Closing Ceremony: Commitment to Success & Cohort Photo


Friday, Aug. 14

Site-Specific Orientation
Parking Code: 2CPXA4H

Morning Rotations

8–9 a.m.
Rotation 1: Skills Lab Orientation & Supply Bag Distribution

9–10 a.m.
Rotation 2: Campus Tour Scavenger Hunt & Building Safety

10–11 a.m.
Rotation 3: Lab/Simulation Student Expectations

11 a.m.–Noon
Rotation 4: Nursing Trivia Showdown (Jeopardy) & Orientation Evaluation

Afternoon Rotations

1–2 p.m.
Rotation 1: Skills Lab Orientation & Supply Bag Distribution

2–3 p.m.
Rotation 2: Campus Tour Scavenger Hunt & Building Safety

3–4 p.m.
Rotation 3: Lab/Simulation Student Expectations

4–5 p.m.
Rotation 4: Nursing Trivia Showdown (Jeopardy) & Orientation Evaluation