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Health Requirements

Information regarding the College of Nursing and Health Profession’s essential functions that are necessary to meet the clinical/practice/field/work can be found in the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Profession’s Handbook.

Immunization Schedule

The immunization schedule must follow the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions’ Infection Control Policy.

Documentation of Health Requirements

Students are required to follow the college infection control policy regarding maintenance of health records, immunization requirements and TB testing and/or certificate.

Each student:

  • Must have all required documentation submitted and approved by CastleBranch prior to the determined due dates.
  • A student whose documentation is not submitted and approved in CastleBranch by the determined due dates each semester will be given a Performance Improvement Plan contract for not being prepared for clinical and may be administratively dropped from the course.
  • No documentation can expire before the end of the semester. Any documentation that is due to expire during the course should be renewed, submitted, and approved through CastleBranch by the expiration date to prevent any disruption in clinical attendance. Failure to renew and submit documentation by the expiration date could result in a Performance Improvement Plan and may impact student’s progression in the nursing program.
  • Any student whose CastleBranch requirements are incomplete and requires clinical make-up, that make-up will be scheduled at faculty’s discretion once requirements are completed.
  • Failure to complete CastleBranch requirements following a Performance Improvement Plan may impact student’s progression in the nursing program. Students can refer to the Performance Improvement Plan policy in the BSN Handbook.

Change in Health Status

Students may report any change in health status to the clinical coordinator and/or the program chair. Students who disclose a pregnancy will be referred to the Title IX office for guidance and support. If a student experiences a change in health status, including pregnancy, surgery, hospitalization or any medical restrictions that impacts their ability to participate in class or clinical, the student may be required to provide a physician’s release or documentation clearing them to safely resume class and/or clinical experiences.

Health Insurance and Healthcare Responsibility

Students are expected to have healthcare insurance while enrolled in the program. The student is responsible for all costs related to their health care, including any costs associated with any type of clinical exposure, while enrolled in the program

Emergency Preparedness Plan

The link to the USI College of Nursing and Health Professions’ Emergency Preparedness Plan can be found here: Emergency Preparedness Plan