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Compliance Policy

All UT Austin School of Nursing students who are enrolled in clinical courses must be fully compliant 30 days PRIOR to the first class day or they will be dropped from their clinical course(s). The only students who are exempt from this compliance policy are those who are enrolled in lecture-only courses (e.g., PhD students).

Students may petition to be re-enrolled in clinical course(s) only after compliance is confirmed by the Student Affairs office. If the petition is approved, students will be re-enrolled; however, students will not be guaranteed their preferred clinical site or instructor.
Students are responsible for maintaining their compliance throughout the semester.

Students must bring copies of their compliance information (immunization records, CPR certification, etc.) to the Student Affairs office, NUR 2.104A, in order to update their record.
Please call the Student Affairs office at (512) 232-4780 with any questions about compliance.

Compliance Requirements

NOTE: Forms and training material also available on Blackboard Organization: School of Nursing Learning Center

Required Immunization Status:

  • HEPATITIS B VACCINE with dates of each injection or declination completed. Three (3) HBV injections are needed. 
  • TUBERCULOSIS SKIN TEST with date and results within one year of acceptance into the nursing program, or chest x-ray within two years immediately prior to on-site placement, if student has ever tested positive for tuberculosis.
  • TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING FORM completed and submitted annually.
  • VARICELLA (chicken pox): Reliable history of varicella disease, a positive titer, or vaccination dates.
  • MEASLES, MUMPS, AND RUBELLA: Date of illness, serologic evidence of immunity, or vaccination(s) dates.

CDC Guidelines for Measles and Mumps:

  • Born before 1957 are considered immune to measles and mumps if a) history of disease, b) documentation of 1 dose of each live vaccine given on or after their 1st birthday, or c) serologic evidence of immunity to measles and mumps.
  • Born in 1957 or later are considered immune to measles and mumps if a) physician diagnosed disease, b) 2 doses of live measles vaccine and 1 dose of live mumps vaccine given on or after their 1st birthday, or c) serologic evidence of immunity to measles and mumps.

CDC Guidelines for Rubella:

  • Born before, during, or after 1957 are considered immune to Rubella if a) documentation of 1 dose of live rubella vaccine given on or after their 1st birthday, or b) serologic evidence of immunity to rubella.

CPR Certification:

  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers + AED (American Heart Association).

First Aid Certification:

Basic First Aid Certification via the American Heart Association (Heartsaver First Aid), via local EMS (National Safety First Aid), OR American Red Cross.

  • Students who have their RN licensure are not required to take the First Aid Certification course.

Texas Board of Nursing Background Check:

All nursing students admitted into the prelicensure BSN and AEMSN nursing programs are required to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check. Shortly after students are conditionally accepted into the nursing program, they will receive an e-mail from the Student Affairs Office with instructions about how to proceed with the fingerprinting process. Because the process is fairly complex and must be finalized before starting the program, please be sure to start the process as soon as you are notified. For compliance purposes a copy of the response that you receive from the Texas Board of Nursing will need to be turned into the Student Affairs Office. (Do not throw away!!!). Students who do not receive a clear background check from the BON must pursue a Declaratory Order process with the BON to confirm eligibility for licensure. Results of this Declaratory Order must be submitted at the School of Nursing to complete compliance requirements. In addition, some clinical agencies require background checks to meet their corporate policies.

Employment Only Background Check:

Nursing students that will be attending a clinical site are required to provide an employment only background check. PreCheck, Inc conducts the employment checks. Your order must be placed online through StudentCheck website. For the StudentCheck, you will need to enter only one address and any 2 employers for verification. Please view the Instructions For Obtaining Your Employment Check For Clinical Education Program (PDF Format). A copy of your results must be turned into the Student Affairs Office for compliance. (Do not throw away!!!).

Professional Liability Insurance:

Paid annually (each Fall semester) by personal check, money order or cashier’s check made paid to the order of UT Austin SON and turned into Student Affairs. Coverage applies to performance of duties as a nursing student in a clinical course.

  • Cost is $14.50 for all students. The cost is prorated for new students admitted in the Spring (9.00) or Summer ($5.00) semesters.
  • Cost is $61.00 for all FNP and PNP students, as well as for students enrolled in N389H Diagnosis and Management of Adult Health Problems. The cost is prorated for new students admitted in the Spring ($38.00) or Summer ($15.00) semesters.

Orientation Training Modules:

Certificate of completion signed and turned in to Student Affairs.

Scholastic Dishonesty and Professional Integrity:

Agreement to abide by the University’s academic integrity standards and honor code signed and turned in to Student Affairs.

Simulation Image Release:

Please sign and submit the Simulation Lab Videos Consent and Waiver Form to Student Affairs. This form grants permission to videotape you during simulations for educational purpose.

Licensure/Certification:

License and/or certification current and a copy on file in the Student Affairs office (if applicable).

Drug Screen:

Some clinical agencies require drug screens to be completed prior to participating in patient care. Students registered for sections going to these agencies will be notified of this additional compliance requirement and the process to be completed.

Facilities Training Modules

Provides access to electronic charting and documentations. To be printed out, signed, and turned in to clinical faculty. All forms below are in PDF format.

Health South

Seton COMPASS Web-based Training

St. David’s

North Austin/South Austin/Round Rock