All students are to have submitted all of the following documents prior to beginning clinical practicum courses:  

• physical examination
• proof of required immunizations or titers
• current tuberculosis screening
• proof of BLS for Healthcare Providers
• health insurance
• OSHA/HIPAA training
• proof of liability insurance with student coverage
• current nursing license
• confidentiality statement

An Intent of Relationship form, Practicum Application, and Professional Profile for the approved preceptor are required clinical documents.  Some facilities may require an additional Urine Drug Screen/Criminal Background Check within the past 12 months.  Students must hold a current registered nurse license with no restrictions or reprimands (unencumbered) in the state(s) in which they complete clinical practicum experiences.  All clinical practicum forms should be submitted a minimum of eight (8) weeks prior to registration for a clinical course (NU 641, NU 642, NU 643, NU 644, NU 645, NU 651, NU 652, NU 653, NU 654, NU 655, NU 680, NU 681, NU 682, and/or NU 683).  Students not meeting these requirements may be withdrawn from the registered clinical practicum course.