203 Nursing Sciences Building University Park, PA 16802 Tel # 814.867.5998 Fax # 814.863.5339 E-mail: Director, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Dr. Kristen Altdoerffer 90 Hope Drive, Suite # 1300 ASB Hershey, PA 17033 Tel #: 717.531.5339 Fax #: 717.531.1341 Email: Fax #: 717.531.5339 E-mail: Financial Officer, College of Nursing Steven Koths 201E Nursing Sciences Building University Park, PA 16802 Tel #: 814.863.4323 Fax #: 814.865.3779 E-mail: College of Nursing Main Office 201 Nursing Sciences Building University Park, PA Tel #: 814.863.0245 Fax #: 814.865.3779 University Park Campus Xiao Sheng 203 Nursing Sciences Building University Park, PA 16802 Tel #: 814.863.2211 Fax #: 814.865.3779 E-Mail: Instructional Designers Abigail Zlockie 204 Nursing Sciences Building University Park, PA 16802 Tel # 814.867.3848 Fax # 814.865.3779 Email: or Hershey Medical Center Campus Khushi Patel ASB-1300, Mail Code A110 90 Hope Hershey, PA 17033 Tel. #: 717.531.4211 Fax #: 717.531.5339 E-Mail: kbd5@psu.edu Graduate Academic Advisers Marsha Freije, M.S.N. 203 Nursing Sciences Building University Park, PA 16802 Tel # .814.867.5026 Fax # 814.865.3779 Email: Diane Jankura, MA 203 Nursing Sciences Building University Park, PA 16802 Tel # 814-865-5653 Fax # 814.865.3779 of
You must complete all required modules AND 1 elective (of your choice). Once you have registered, you may enter and leave the course at any time, completing modules as time permits. Once the CITI course is complete, it is the student’s responsibility to upload a copy of the completion certificate to CastleBranch for review. All Graduate students are required to complete the online training within their first academic year and may not graduate if these courses are not completed. COLLEGE NURSING GENERAL POLICIES Required Credentials for All World Campus Students Upon Admission 1. Evidence of current State RN licensure 2. Information Release Form 3. CITI Training Verification Certificate (Social and Behavioral Human Subjects Research (IRB) Course) Required Credentials/Background Checks for non-Pennsylvania WC Students in Clinical/Practicum Summer semester to enrolling in NURS 832; NURS 833; NURS 834; or NURS 835 (other credentials may be required by the state and clinical agency; the student must check requirements) Immunizations Measles, & Rubella (MMR) Varicella (Chicken Pox) Hepatitis B Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) The following credentials must be renewed yearly (if needed) Influenza Shot Evidence of current Tuberculin Status Drug Screening Current CPR Certification Malpractice Insurance Nationwide Database and Sex Offender Search State and County Criminal Searches Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Check Required Credentials/Background Checks for Pennsylvania WC Students in Clinical/Practicum Summer semester to enrolling in NURS 832; NURS 833; NURS 834; or NURS 835 (other credentials may be required by the state and clinical agency; the student must check requirements) Immunizations Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) Varicella (Chicken Pox) Hepatitis B Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) The following must be renewed yearly (if needed)
2 vaccinations Positive Antibody (lab report required) If titer is negative or equivocal a booster shot will be required. Medically documented history of disease Documentation of one of the following is required: 3 vaccinations Positive Antibody Titer (lab report required) If titer is negative or equivocal a booster shot will be required. (TB Documentation of one of the following is required: 1 step TB Skin test QuantiFERON test T-SPOT Blood test & Documentation of a Tdap booster within the past 10 years is required. Documentation of one of the following is required: Flu shot administered during the current flu season Signed declination waiver (waiver is available for download from CastleBranch) Students must renew their vaccination on a yearly basis (or submit declination waiver) CastleBranch has partnered with Quest diagnostic testing centers to conduct drug panel testing for the College of Nursing. Students will receive a Drug Testing Authorization Form within 24 hours after they have registered with CastleBranch. The Drug Testing Authorization Form will provide a direct link to Quest Diagnostic testing centers so that the student may find a location convenient to their geographic location. It is recommended that all students schedule an appointment at Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers. To make an appointment, the student must log into and follow the instructions. The student must present the Drug Testing Authorization Form along with photo identification at the time of testing. Testing results will be uploaded to CastleBranch on behalf of the student. CPR All Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Administrator, and Nurse Educator students must present their BLS (Basic Life Support) certification. Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Students must submit their ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) in addition to their BLS Certification. Students must upload BOTH sides of their signed card to CastleBranch. To locate a Certification Course in your area, please call the American Heart Association (877-AHA-4CPR) or search for classes .