Clinical Practicum Requirements

All students must submit the following documentation prior to the start of any clinical practicum courses:

• Documentation of a physical examination
• Proof of required immunizations or positive titers
• Current tuberculosis (TB) screening
• Proof of current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers
• Proof of active health insurance coverage
• Completion of OSHA and HIPAA training
• Proof of professional liability insurance with student coverage
• Current, unencumbered nursing license and advanced practice certification if applicable
• Signed confidentiality statement

In addition to the above, the following clinical documents must be submitted for each approved preceptor:

• Intent of Relationship Form
• Practicum Application
• Professional Profile of the Preceptor or curriculum vitae
• Clinical Schedule

Note: Some clinical sites may require an additional urine drug screen and/or criminal background check completed within the past 12 months.

Students are required to hold a current unencumbered registered nurse license in the state(s) where clinical practicum experiences will take place.

All clinical practicum documentation must be submitted a minimum of eight (8) weeks prior to registration for any clinical course, including:

NU 641, NU 642, NU 643, NU 644, NU 645, NU 650, NU 651, NU 652, NU 653, NU 654, NU 655, NU 680, NU 681, NU 682, NU 683.

Failure to submit the required documentation within the specified timeframe may result in administrative withdrawal from the clinical practicum course.