Next Steps for Post-Licensure Nursing Students
Congratulations! Now that you have been accepted into one of Loretto Heights School of Nursing post-licensure programs, it is time to take care of a few details. Below are the next steps you'll need to take in order to get enrolled and start on your way towards becoming a Regis Nurse.
Your admissions counselor and/or a New Student Coach are here to guide you through the initial steps to get started, registered for your first classes and make sure you're set up for success. Your student success team is highly trained in all things Regis, so don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have!
1: Submit Your Deposit
If you are starting a deposit-required program, a $350 non-refundable deposit is required by the deposit due date noted in your acceptance email. The deposit is applied directly towards your tuition and can be submitted by electronic transfer or check.
2: Activate RegisNet
You've got email! Your RegisNet ID will serve as your username and password for all things Regis. Once we receive your deposit, look out for an email with your RegisNet username, at which point you'll be able to set up and activate your account.
3: Plan Your Payments
Going to school is a big investment. Don't let money get the best of you, or stand in the way of your education. If you haven't already, make sure you file your FAFSA as soon as possible to ensure you get your maximum assistance. We can also help you set up a payment plan that works with your schedule.
View Aid for Graduate Students
View Nursing Scholarship Guide
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor
4: New Student Webinar
The nurse practitioner and DNP graduate nursing programs offer a New Student Webinar to make sure you are prepared to make the most of your nursing education. This webinar provides an overview of your program, including important events and details about required documentation you will need to submit over the next few months. Look out for an email from your admissions counselor with details on upcoming sessions.
5: Systems and Success Webinar
In addition to the New Student Webinar, this webinar helps you learn how to navigate our databases, the financial aid process, the resources you have at Regis, how to check your class schedule, buy your books, access the Ranger Portal and more.
6: Compliance Requirements
Our Compliance Office needs you to complete some important requirements before you take your first class. All compliance documents should be submitted and approved by the deadline. Be sure to review your compliance requirements thoroughly, as some take longer to complete than others.
Detailed Compliance Requirements
7: Clinical Placement
One of the most important elements of a graduate nursing program is the clinical placement or practicum experience. These experiences are designed to give students the ability to apply the theory, knowledge, and skills learned in both previous and concurrent course work.
8: Registration
The Loretto Heights School of Nursing will register you for your courses through the entire program. Please do not register yourself, this is handled by the nursing department. You will need to complete the Enrollment Agreement and the Registration Affirmative Consent forms. You can fill out these forms by logging in to Ranger Portal.
9: Transfer Credits
Our transfer review process is conducted on a case-by-case basis. Regis can transfer up to 20% of the total program credits post-licensure nursing programs. Refer to the most current academic catalog for Regis course descriptions. If you are interested in seeing what classes may transfer, please provide the following information to your admissions counselor, who will then forward your request to the appropriate Department Chair: official transcripts, course syllabi and course descriptions of the courses you would like to transfer to Regis.
Get Ready for Classes
Once all your documentation is submitted, there are just a few more things you'll need to do before your first day of classes.
Not sure how to complete any of these items? The Systems and Success Webinar covers these topics and more. If you haven't yet completed your webinar, see Step 5 above.
Purchase or Waive Insurance
All students who already have their own health insurance must waive the Regis student health insurance option. Students who do not waive or purchase insurance will be automatically enrolled prior to the start of classes.
Buy Your Textbooks
Textbooks are available one month before class begins. You can purchase—or rent—paperback and digital texts through the Regis Bookstore.
Check Your Class Schedule
Post-licensure nursing students are pre-registered for your first term of classes by the Office of Admissions. Upon registration, you will be sent a confirmation email with your first semester course schedule. The Loretto Heights School of Nursing registers all Nurse Practitioner students and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students for the duration of your program.