The Associate Degree Nursing Program Student Handbook Supplement and Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Program Student Handbook Supplement contain the policies of the Department of Nursing. By accepting enrollment as an A.S. nursing student, each applicant agrees to abide by the regulations as outlined.

All A.S. nursing students must present:

• Yearly verification of tuberculosis screening. If the test is positive, refer to the Communicable Disease Policy in the Student Handbook for additional information.
• Updated immunization records including hepatitis B.
• Verification of varicella vaccination or show immunity (titer).
• Evidence of physical examination within three months prior to beginning a professional program (AS program only). BS program students must provide evidence of a physical examination.
• Verification of current certification in professional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association including infant, child and adult CPR.
• Evidence of a successfully completed FIT test prior to the professional program deadline (AS program only).

By accepting enrollment as a B.S. nursing student, each applicant agrees to abide by all health and immunization requirements of the clinical sites in which they do assignment-based activities.

• Mental and Physical Requirements for Applicants