A physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner with information completed on a form provided by the Department of Nursing is necessary. The examination includes current immunizations and tests as required by the Department of Nursing. Forms are available after student has been accepted into the nursing program. Annual physical examination and tuberculin skin test must be performed before beginning junior and senior level nursing courses. Other Provisions Clinical facilities have a wide geographical distribution.
Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to clinical facilities.
Student car pools may be possible until the senior year, when access to an individual car is mandatory. This also requires a valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance. A fee for liability insurance is assessed yearly to sophomore, junior, and senior nursing students. Students are required to purchase white uniforms, student arm patches, name tags, watch with second hand, stethoscope, and other equipment as required. Students should be aware that the BSN program is a full four years in length.