Clinical Participation Requirements

Registered Nurse Licensure

The student must meet Registered Nurse licensure eligibility requirements in the state in which the practicum takes place.

Advanced Practice Student Liability Insurance

The graduate student practices under his or her own license and is required to maintain current advanced practice student liability insurance for course-related incidents.

Health/Immunization Requirements

All students must document physical and/or emotional fitness to meet the essential requirements of the program. Current physical examination and immunization records are required. Student health records may be provided to clinical affiliates upon request in compliance with Clinical Affiliation Agreements.

Background Checks

Criminal background checks may be required by clinical affiliates. It is the student’s responsibility to make timely arrangements for the background check and to pay all costs associated with such checks.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider

Current BLS certification is required for participation in family nurse practitioner and clinical focus (nursing education) clinical/practicum courses.