Department of Nursing RN-B Track Policies Background Checks As stipulated by Minnesota Statutes, all students in human services disciplines must have an annual background study completed. Students will receive forms to complete and then return to the departmental secretary-don't fold the scantron sheets. CPR Students are required to have current certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care, Basic Rescuer, Level C. Students must provide the Nursing Department with evidence of current certification on the first day of class and at the time of renewal. Challenge Procedure Challenging a course through department examination is intended for situations in which students, through experiential and/or educational activities, have met or exceeded the learning indicated in the objectives of a particular nursing course. It is the responsibility of the student to initiate and actively pursue the challenge exam process. Challenge Exam Procedure Clinical Experiences MSUM nursing students shall comply with all regulations and policies at assigned clinical agencies. GPA Requirements To continue in the nursing program, students must achieve at least a C grade in each nursing course. A lower grade will necessitate repeating the course. Licensure Students must be currently licensed as a registered nurse to be enrolled in nursing clinical courses. Students must provide the Nursing Department with evidence of licensure on the first day of class and at the time of renewal for as long as they are enrolled in the program. Nametags As stipulated by Minnesota statutes, nametags identifying the student and the institution must be worn during clinical experiences. Nametags shall be ordered for students upon admission to the nursing program. Replacement name pins will be a cost to the student. Travel Travel to and from all clinical and classroom learning activities is the responsibility of each student. Standard Precautions MSUM nursing students shall follow current Standard Precautions. Current standards may be accessed on the Internet at http://www.uiowa.edu/~shs/standard.htm Medical Requirements All admitted nursing students shall have the following on file at the Hendrix Health Center at Minnesota State University Moorhead: A. Evidence of current immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella, and hepatitis B. Online Form B. Evidence of a negative Mantoux test and/or negative chest x-ray throughout enrollment in the nursing program or evidence that INH therapy was received for a period of six months to one year and was started within three months following a positive chest x-ray. If needed, a Mantoux can be obtained at the Health Center. C. Current health history. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the faculty advisor of any conditions that may require special consideration.