Practical
Nursing Program
Applicants should
understand the State Board of Registration in Nursing reserves the
right to refuse an applicant the privilege of sitting for the NCLEX-PN
examination based on a Good Moral Character Licensure
requirement. As a result of this requirement, a Criminal
Offenders Record Information (CORI) and Sexual Offenders Record
Information (SORI) check is required of all students accepted into the
program and each semester thereafter. Students should be
aware that a court record might prevent them from taking the NCLEX-PN
examination.
Health Data
Prior to entering the
Nurse Education Program, all students must provide the following data
at orientation:
1.
*Hepatitis
series must be completed prior to entering the program.
This is a 3-part series; the first of
which must be received 6-months prior to entry into the program.
2.
The health form given by the Department of
Nurse Education is the only physical form that will be accepted. Please
review the health form prior to making an appointment to ensure all
laboratory tests are performed prior to your physical examination and
vaccines are administered at the time of your physical examination. The
physical examination requires primary care documentation of
immunizations, as described on the Nurse Education department physical
exam form.
In addition, the physical examination also
requires a current 2 step Mantoux
( 2 negative Tuberculin skin tests within 1 year, the second having
been administered within 6 months of entry into the program).For those
who have a positive Mantoux, a chest xray is required that has been
done within 1 year of entry into the program.
Clinical agency contracts require this examination and you
cannot go to the
agency for clinical experience if this is not
received by the appropriate due date.
3.
Information regarding CPR
certification. As a requisite for Nurse Education, you will need to
become certified in CPR. The Nurse Education Department will only
accept
American Heart
“Health Care Provider” CPR course or
American Red Cross “Professional Rescue” CPR
– Heart Saver or Community CPR certification are not acceptable for
entry into the nursing department programs.
4.
Provide proof of Health Insurance.
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