College of Nursing students participate in many clinical experiences and must comply with the standards agreed upon by our clinical partners. The University of Iowa College of Nursing contracts with CertifiedBackground.com [1], a service that enables students to order their own background checks and store all documentation relating to clinical requirements online. Students are required to use this service in order to provide documented proof of the following clinical requirements upon acceptance into the College:

MMR

Proof of 2 vaccination dates or 3 positive titers showing immunity of each of the following: measles, mumps and rubella.

Varicella

Varicella vaccination series OR titer showing positive immunity OR document history of disease.

Td/Tdap

Tdap booster within the past 10 years.

Hepatitis B

3 vaccination dates AND a positive antibody titer.

TB Skin Test

1-step or documentation of PPD testing within past year. If results are positive student must submit a clear chest X-ray and maintain annual symptom assessments. Skin test must be provided annually.

Criminal Background Check and Abuse Registry Checks

Ordered by student after acceptance in the program

CPR Certification

Current certification in American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or Red Cross Professional Rescuer training including one and two person adult and child. Must be renewed every 2 years.

RN License

Current RN License

Liability/Malpractice Insurance

$1,000,000 coverage/single incident and $3,000,000/aggregate

Compliance Training

Online training provided by the College of Nursing to be completed previous to matriculation.

For any questions regarding clinical requirements, please contact Jackie Thompson-Oster, clinical coordinator, at 319-335-7069 or jacqueline-thompson-oster@uiowa.edu [2].