CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS NEEDED FOR THE NURSING PROGRAMS

ALL nursing students (LPN-ASN, ASN, BSN, MSN) must complete all clinical requirements to be eligible to attend clinical.

All students are required to have a health & physical examination prior to admission to their first clinical experience. The physical examination must be dated within 1 year prior to admission to the first clinical experience. Students must also submit an up-to-date verification of their immunization profile as part of the health and physical examination.

Student are required to receive a TB test annually and have it read by a professional. Students who have a positive reaction to the TB test are required to submit documentation of one clear chest x-ray and a Chest X-ray Reactor Form completed annually thereafter.

All nursing students are required to complete the series of Hepatitis B vaccinations, or present proof of adequate titer level of Hepatitis B vaccine, or sign a waiver.

Each student is required to complete a CPR certification course (adult, infant, child). Current CPR certification must be maintained throughout the entire program of study.

A Limited Criminal History Check must be completed annually while enrolled in a nursing clinical course.

All students must sign the following forms annually: USF Standard of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement, USF Communicable Disease Statement of Informed Consent, USF Student Understanding, Parkview Hospital Confidentiality Agreement, and Required Computer Documentation Training Release form.

The student must complete all current requirements mandated by each clinical agency yearly. Onsite clinical orientation my be required at clinical agencies prior to the start of the semester.

Students will receive uniform and equipment requirements for clinicals.