Oakland University School of Nursing
Clinical Health & Training Requirements Submission Checklist
Clinical health and training requirements are mandated by our clinical sites in order for you to participate in
clinical experiences. All requirements must be met, and proof submitted by the deadlines.
Clinical site requirements are subject to change at any time. Students who do not submit the clinical health and
training requirements by the deadline dates will forfeit their seat and will need to reapply. Clinical site
requirements are subject to change at any time. Students who do not submit the clinical health and training
requirements by the deadline dates will forfeit their seat and will need to reapply. Students admitted to the
School of Nursing (SON) must have a clean criminal background check and urine drug screen. Students who do
not have a clean criminal background check and/or urine drug screen may be required to forfeit their seat. If you
have concerns related to this, please contact the SON Dean's Office at 248 364-8787.
Undergraduate Student Deadline Dates:
New Undergraduate Students:
August 15th for Fall Admits
December 15th for Winter Admits
April 15th for Summer Admits
Returning Undergraduate Students:
August 1st for Fall Semester
December 1st for Winter Semester
April 1st for Summer Semester
Graduate (FN, FNP, AGNP, AGACNP, CNL, DNP-NA) Student Deadline Dates:
New Graduate Students must upload signed
Student Core Performance Standards, and proof of Nursing
License, Drug Screen and Background Check by:
September 1st for Fall Admits
January 1st for Winter Admits
Graduate Students must submit all other listed requirements by
the following dates, preceding their first clinical rotation:
July 1st when first Clinical Rotation is in the Fall Semester
November 1st when first Clinical Rotation is in the Winter Semester
March 1st when first Clinical Rotation is in the Spring/Summer
Undergraduate students will upload documents to ACEMAPP.
Graduate students who are not in ACEMAPP will upload to Typhon.
See Additional Requirements for Graduate Students section below for details.
Requires Submission /
Attention Once
Acceptable Proof Completed
Health Examination
Upload Student Clinical Clearance Form, completed, dated, and signed
by a qualified healthcare provider. Health Examination must have been
completed within 4 months of program start date and proof submitted by
deadline date.
*Graduate Students must have this completed within 4
months of first clinical rotation and proof submitted by deadline date.
Student Core Performance
Standards
Complete Student Core Performance Standards
form, sign, and upload
to ACEMAPP.
Hepatitis B
Upload documentation showing positive antibody titer results. MCIR is
not acceptable.
NOTE: If HepB
Titer shows equivocal or negative result,
you must complete Hepatitis B Vaccine Refusal and Acknowledgement
of Risk and Release
form and
submit documentation that you started the
vaccination series by the deadline. Proof of each additional dose will
need to be uploaded, until the series is complete. One month after final
dose, upload documentation showing positive antibody titer results.
Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, and
Rubella (also called MMR)
Upload documentation showing positive antibody titer results, for each
of the three components, Measles, Mumps and Rubella. MCIR is not
acceptable.
NOTE: If the results are equivocal or negative for Measles,
Mumps, or Rubella, and you have record of adequate vaccination
, you
are considered to have presumptive evidence of immunity to Measles,
Mumps and Rubella, and are not in need of additional doses of MMR;
ensure to upload proof of vaccination.
Varicella
Upload documentation showing positive antibody titer results. MCIR is
not acceptable. NOTE: If the Varicella Titer shows equivocal or negative
results, submit documentation that you started the vaccination series by
the deadline. Proof of both doses will need to be uploaded.
Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis
(Tdap)
Upload proof of current Tdap vaccination.
NOTE: This expires after 10
years and must be valid throughout the program.
COVID-19 Vaccination
Several of our clinical partners currently require proof of the COVID-
19
vaccination and booster. Upload proof of completed series plus one
booster dose or upload approved exemption. If you are requesting a
medical or religious exemption, you must email sonclinical@oakland.edu
for information. Exemption through OU does not guarantee an
exemption by the clinical sites.
Continuation of requirements
Requires Submission /
Attention Once and as
Requested
Acceptable Proof Completed
Drug Screen
Follow directions for the Drug Screening process provided by
American Databank @ www.oaklandunivcompliance.com. Upload a
copy of your results page to ACEMAPP; do not upload the
confirmation page without the results. A negative drug screening is
a requirement to begin the nursing program. Must be done within
45 days of the deadline date and proof submitted by deadline date.
Additional negative drug screens may be requested to verify
continued enrollment and eligibility for clinical placements. The fee
for this is the responsibility of the student.
*Graduate students: select "graduate student" search in American
Databank. If you are not in ACEMAPP you must submit the copy of
your Drug Screen results with your packet.
Criminal Background Check
Follow directions for the Complio Screening process provided by
American Databank @ www.oaklandunivcompliance.com. Upload a
copy of your results page to ACEMAPP; do not upload the
confirmation page without the results. Must be done within 45 days
of the deadline date and proof submitted by deadline date. The fee
for this is the responsibility of the student. *Graduate students:
select "graduate student" search in American Databank. If you are
not in ACEMAPP you must submit the copy of your Drug Screen
results with your packet.
Requires Annual Renewal /
Attention
Acceptable Proof Completed
ACEMAPP Assessments and Fee
Complete training for Bloodborne Pathogens, HIPAA, and OSHA via
ACEMAPP
annually, with a passing score. ACEMAPP fee ($50)
must
be paid annually and is the responsibility of the student. All
assessments must be taken annually after your membership is
renewed. *Graduate students not in ACEMAPP will receive alternate
instructions. AGACNP students will submit via Typhon on admission
and will require an ACEMAPP account prior to clinical placement.
Tuberculin (TB) Skin Test
(also called PPD)
Upload proof of PPD / TB Skin Test must include:
student's name,
provider's name, facility name, date given, date read, and results
shown in millimeters (not negative or positive). NOTE: International
students and students who previously tested positive, must
complete Health Screening Questionnaire for History of Positive TB
Skin Test
form and
submit documentation showing a negative chest
x-ray. Students must adhere to annual testing, without a lapse
between one year to the next, and upload proof. *Graduate
students who are at a site that
requires
QuantiFERON will not have
to also get PPD testing done for that semester; though if subsequent
placements require PPD, they will have to comply.
Influenza Vaccination
Upload proof of
Flu Vaccination
by October 1st annually. NOTE: the
clinical sites will not accept the declination form. Some sites will
accept a Medical Exemption.
N95 Fit Testing
N95 Fit Testing will be done annually, as mandated by clinical sites.
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Requires Renewal
Every 2 Years
Acceptable Proof
Completed
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification (DNP-NA and
AGACNP students see additional
requirements below)
Upload copy of valid (non
-expired) BLS Card. Must be through
American
Heart Association
and must include hands-
on skills session training. The
only acceptable course is titled BLS Provider and is for Healthcare
Professionals. No other provider or CPR course will be accepted, including
Red Cross, Lifesaver, Heartsaver, etc.
Requires Attention
Every
Semester
Acceptable Proof Completed
Site Specific Requirements
After you receive your clinical placement, you will have to
complete and submit all site-specific requirements by the deadline
date,
three weeks prior to the start of the semester. Failure to complete
these requirements by the deadline date will result in removal from the
clinical rotation and will impact your progression in the program.
Some clinical sites may add additional requirements (
e.g.
EPIC Training)
via email. Students must follow deadlines for these additional
requirements as well.
Requires Ongoing
Attention
Acceptable Proof Completed
Liability Insurance
Oakland University covers all students with liability insurance through
Marsh USA, Inc. Coverage is 1 million per occurrence and 3 million
aggregate. A copy of this insurance policy
is located in
the nursing office.
Health Insurance
All students in the SON must have active health insurance during the
entire program.
Failure to have active coverage will prevent placement
with our clinical partners.
Additional Requirements
for Graduate Students
Acceptable Proof / Notes:
Completed
Current RN License
Submit an original copy of license initially. Subsequent verification
will be via using LARA. Students with an out of state RN License must
obtain a MI RN License after one year in the program. Students must
maintain up
-to-
date licensure, without a lapse between renewal periods.
BLS+ACLS+PALS
DNP-NA Students
Submit copy of valid (non-expired) BLS + ACLS + PALS Card. Must be
through American Heart Association and must be BLS Provider for
Healthcare Professionals. NOTE: Students are responsible for updating
Typhon with renewals, prior to expiration.
Students must maintain up
-
to-date, without a lapse in certification.
BLS+ACLS
AGACNP Students
Submit copy of valid (non-expired) BLS + ACLS Card.
Must be through
American Heart Association and must be BLS Provider for Healthcare
Professionals. Students must maintain up-to-date, without a lapse in
certification.
Health Requirements
FNP, AGACNP, AGNP, and DNP-NA students will upload health
documents to Typhon at www.typhongroup.net.
NOTE: Some clinical sites may also require an ACEMAPP account.
FN, CNL, and AGACNP students will upload health
documents to ACEMAPP.
Please ensure that all uploaded documents are clean copies
with all sections completed, signatures present, and
student name is visible. Uploads without name visible
or with sections missing will be denied.
For issues uploading documents to ACEMAPP or
questions regarding ACEMAPP accounts,
contact ACEMAPP Support: call 844 223-4292
or email [email protected]
If you have any questions regarding these
clinical health requirements, please email the
SON Clinical Department at [email protected]
Health examinations must be obtained through
a qualified health care provider
(e.g., physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant).
Students may schedule an appointment at
the Oakland University Graham Health Center
by calling 248 370-2341; identify yourself as a nursing student
when you make the appointment.
Oakland University School of Nursing
433 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309
