Admitted Letter BSN sp2014

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tober11,2013
1305NMartinAve,Room112
POBox210203
TucsonAZ857210203
(p)520.626.3808
(f)520.626.6424

October11,2013

IampleasedtoinformyouthatyouhavebeenselectedforprovisionaladmissiontotheSpring2014
BachelorofScienceinNursing(BSN)ProgramatTheUniversityofArizonaCollegeofNursing.

AdmissiontotheBSNProgramiscontingentuponyouradmissiontoTheUniversityofArizona,obtaining
aDepartmentofPublicSafetyFingerprintClearanceCard(FCC),andturninginallrequired
documentationbystateddeadlines.Failuretoproviderequireddocumentationbythedeadlineswill
resultinarescindedofferofadmission.Acompletelistandinstructionsareincludedinthispacket.

Pleasekeepcopiesofallsubmittedpaperworkforyourrecords.Laterintheterm,youwillberequired
tosubmitcopiesofrequireddocumentationthroughCertifiedBackground.com.Thisserviceispaidfor
by the College of Nursing at no cost to the student. In addition to tracking required admissions
paperwork,thesystemallowsstudentstoaccesstheirpersonalimmunizationrecords,CPRCertification,
Fingerprint Clearance, and insurance information for life. You will be notified via email when the
systembecomesavailable.Pleasewatchforthisemailinyouruniversityaccount.

AllstudentsadmittedtotheBSNProgrammustscheduleameetingwithChloeHarnerorStephanie
Ulm,ourAcademicAdvisors,byNovember22,2013.YourAcademicAdvisorwillchangeyour
designatedcollegeandmajortoNursingandreviewotheritemsrequiredtocompleteadmission.
Pleasecall520.626.3808toscheduleanappointment.

Youarerequiredtofollowtheprofessionalnursingcurriculumasoutlinedandsuccessfullycompleteall
degreerequirementsdesignatedintheUniversityAcademicCatalog.Youmustalsoprovideyourown
transportationtoyourassignedclinicalareasforclientcareexperienceandadheretoallpoliciesand
proceduresoutlinedintheBSNStudentHandbook.

Pleaseacceptmysincerecongratulationsandbestwishesasyoubegintheprofessionalcomponentof
yourcareerinnursing.IlookforwardtomeetingyouatBSNInduction.

Sincerely,

ThomasDickson
DirectorofStudentAffairs

AdmissionChecklist

TheinstructionscontainedinthispacketmustbefollowedtocompleteyouradmissiontotheCollegeof
Nursing as well as to prepare you for the clinical area. Your admission to the Bachelor of Science in
Nursing(BSN)Programwillberescindedifanyoftherequirementsarenotcompletedbythedeadline
listedbelow.
DueOctober25,2013:

TotheOfficeofStudentAffairs:
CollegeofNursingAdmissionAcceptance
ApplytoTheUniversityofArizonaforSpring2014(viaadmissions.arizona.edu)
EssentialQualificationsforNursingStudentsVerification
AuthorizationforReleaseofInformationForm
CodeofAcademicIntegrityAgreement
Photograph,Video,AudioAuthorizationandReleaseform
YellowCopyoftheFingerprintClearanceCardApplicationorCopyofFrontand
BackoftheFingerprintClearanceCard
DueNovember22,2013:
TotheOfficeofStudentAffairs:
MeetwithChloeHarnerorStephanieUlm,ourAcademicAdvisors,tochange
yourmajorandreviewthenextstepsofadmission
RegisterforSpring2014Semester
SubmitCopyofFrontandBackoftheFingerprintClearanceCard
SubmitCopyofBasicLifeSupport(BLS)forHealthcareProvidersCPRCard
SubmitProofofHealthInsuranceCoverage
OrderUniform(s)andNecessaryEquipment,IncludingBooks
SubmitHealthScreeningRequirementFormtoCampusHealthService

www.nursing.arizona.edu
CollegeofNursingAdmissionAcceptance

IacceptmyadmissiontotheCollegeofNursingfortheSpring2014BSNProgram.

IagreethatIwillnotifytheOfficeofStudentAffairs(OSA)attheCollegeofNursingif,betweenthedate
ofmyacceptanceandthefirstdayofclass,Iamsubjectedtodisciplineatanyeducationalinstitutionor
ifIamconvictedofacriminaloffense.

Itisunderstoodthat,shouldmyplanschange,IwillnotifyOSAimmediatelyinwritingsothatmyspace
maybegiventoanotherstudent.

PrintName:

Signature:

Date:

OR

This is to notify you that my plans have changed and I will not be able to accept my admission to the
CollegeofNursingfortheSpring2014BSNProgram.

PrintName:

Signed:

Date:

Returnto:
OfficeofStudentAffairs,Room112
Dueby10.25.13
UACollegeofNursing
POBox210203
TucsonAZ85721
Fax520.626.6424
EmailStudentAffairs@nursing.arizona.edu

EssentialQualificationsforNursingStudents(Page1of2)

The following qualifications are required of all students for undergraduate and advanced practice
nursingprogramsforsuccessfuladmission,continuance,andgraduation.

MotorSkills
Qualification
Astudentshouldhavesufficientmotorfunctiontoexecutemovementsrequiredtoprovidegeneralcare
and treatment to patients in all health care settings. These movements include walking, lifting of
patients, bending, twisting, pulling, pushing, carrying, reaching, typing, writing, gripping, squatting,
standingandsitting.Astudentmustbeabletoperformtheseactionsrepeatedlyduringshiftslastingup
totwelvehoursinduration.

Sensory/Observation
Qualification
Astudentmustbeabletoacquiretheinformationpresentedthroughdemonstrationsandexperiences
inthebasicandnursingsciences.Studentsmustbeabletoobserveapatientaccurately,atadistance
and close at hand, and observe and appreciate nonverbal communications when performing nursing
assessmentandinterventionoradministeringmedications.Thestudentmustbecapableofperceiving
the signs of disease and infection as manifested through physical examination. Such information is
derived from images of the body surfaces, palpable changes in various organs and tissues, and
informationcommunicatedbypatientsandbodyfunctions.Thestudentmustbeabletoadheretothe
standards of patient assessment and standards of nursing care, including the use of technological
equipment.

Communication
Qualification
A student must communicate effectively and sensitively with other students, faculty, staff, patients,
family, and other professionals. Students must be able to express ideas, feelings, and health
informationclearly.Astudentmustbeabletodemonstrateawillingnessandabilitytogiveandreceive
feedback.Astudentmustbeableto:conveyorexchangeinformationatalevelallowingdevelopmentof
a health history; identify problems presented; explain alternative solutions; and give directions during
treatmentandposttreatment.Thestudentmustbeabletoprocessandcommunicateinformationon
thepatientsstatuswithaccuracyinatimelymannertomembersofthehealthcareteam.

Cognitive
Qualification
Astudentmustbeabletomeasure,calculate,reason,analyze,integrateandsynthesizeinthecontextof
nursingstudy.Thestudentmustbeabletoreadandcomprehendextensivewrittenmaterial.Students
mustalsobeabletoevaluateandapplyinformationandengageincriticalthinkingintheclassroomand
clinical setting. The student must be able to problem solve rapidly, consider alternatives and make
decisionsformanagingorinterveninginthecareofapatient.

EssentialQualificationsforNursingStudents(Page2of2)

Behavioral/Social
Qualification
Astudentmustpossesstheabilitytoexercisegoodjudgmentatalltimes,thetimelycompletionofall
responsibilitiesattendanttothediagnosisandcareofpatientsandfamilies.Inaddition,studentsmust
maintainmature,sensitive,effective,andharmoniousrelationshipswithpatients,students,faculty,staff
andotherprofessionalsunderhighlystressfulsituations.Thestudentmusthavetheabilitytofunction
effectively under stress and to adapt to an environment that may change rapidly without warning
and/or in unpredictable ways. The student must be able to exhibit empathy for the situations and
circumstancesofothersandeffectivelycommunicatethatempathy.

ProfessionalConduct
Qualification
Thestudentmustabidebyprofessionalstandardsofpractice.Thestudentmustbeabletoengagein
patientcaredeliveryindiversesettingsandbeabletodelivercaretoallpatientpopulations.

IhavereadtheaboveEssentialQualificationsforNursingStudentsandverifythefollowing:

IamabletomeettheCollegeofNursingsEssentialQualificationsforNursingStudentswithout
accommodation,OR

ImayneedaccommodationtomeettheCollegeofNursingsEssentialQualificationsforNursing
Students. If so, I will contact the University of Arizona Disability Resource Center (1224 East
LowellStreet,Tucson,Arizona85721Phone:520.621.3268V/TTYFax:520.621.9423Email:
drcinfo@email.arizona.edu)toexplorewhetherreasonableaccommodationsmaybeavailable
to me. I understand that I may need to provide supporting documentation as part of the
accommodationprocess.

PrintedName

Signature

Date

Returnto:
Dueby10.25.13

UACollegeofNursing

POBox210203

TucsonAZ85721
Fax520.626.6424

AuthorizationforReleaseofInformation

In connection with my participation in programs sponsored by the College of Nursing including clinical
rotations at any and all clinical rotation sites with which the University of Arizona College of Nursing has
establishedaffiliationagreementsIherebyconsenttothereleaseofthefollowinginformation.Thepurpose
of this authorization is to enable affiliates to verify information required for accreditation purposes or for
purposesexpresslystatedinsuchagreements.Accessislimitedtothefollowinginformation,whichisapart
ofmyeducationrecord.

x FingerprintClearanceCard(indicatingnegativebackgroundcheck)
x ImmunizationRecords
x CPR(currentcertification)
x Tetanus
x OnlineHIPPA/OSHAandSiteSpecificAffiliateOrientationMaterials
x RNNurseLicense
x LetterverifyingmygoodstandingintheCollegeofNursing
x Other

IalsoauthorizetheCollegeofNursingtoverifymydegreecompletiondatewiththeArizonaStateBoardof
Nursing.

IunderstandthatsomeofmyrecordsmaybeprotectedundertheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct
of1974(FERPA)andcannotbereleasedwithoutmywrittenpermission.Iherebywaiveallprovisionsoflaw
andprivilegerelatingtotherecordsdescribedinthisdisclosure.Icertifythatthisconsenthasbeengiven
freely and voluntarily. I may revoke this authorization or change the date of expiration at any time by
providingwrittennoticeofsuchrevocationtotheUniversityofficeofthepersonwhomaintainsrecordsof
this authorization. This authorization shall remain continuously in effect until I withdraw this
authorization in writing or for the duration of my enrollment at The University of Arizona College of
Nursing,whicheverfirstoccurs.Photocopies,scannedcopies(.PDF)orfacsimilesofthisreleaseformmay
be accepted. The person and/or agency receiving this information may not disclose the information
receivedasaresultofthisdisclosureunlessspecificallyauthorizedbythisrelease.Theinformationmustbe
destroyedwhennolongerneededforthespecifiedpurpose.

PrintedName

Signature

Date

Returnto:
Dueby10.25.13
UACollegeofNursing
POBox210203
TucsonAZ85721
Fax520.626.6424

CodeofAcademicIntegrityAgreement

The faculty at The University of Arizona College of Nursing expect all students to adhere to the
highestethicalstandardsineducation,research,andclinicalpracticeincludingrefrainingfromany
behaviors that would be in violation of The University of Arizonas Code of Academic Integrity
(http://deanofstudents.arizona.edu/codeofacademicintegrity) or Student Code of Conduct
(http://deanofstudents.arizona.edu/studentcodeofconduct). Standards of academic honesty apply
toallcoursework,quizzes,examinations,presentations,andpapersdoneinclassoronline.Sharing
any information contained on an examination before, during, or after taking an examination
(cheating) is considered academic dishonesty. Representing the work of another as your own
(plagiarism) by any means, including but not limited to: electronically, visually, verbally, or in
writing, also constitutes academic dishonesty. Violations of either the Universitys Code of
Academic Integrity or Student Code of Conduct may result in consequences ranging from the
receiptofafailinggradeontheassignmentorexaminationtodismissalfromtheCollegeofNursing
withatranscriptnotationindicatingfailureforacademicdishonesty.

Aspartofadmissionpaperwork,applicantsmustdothefollowing:

1. Read the Code of Academic Integrity as found on the Dean of Students website noted
above.
2. ReadtheUniversity'sCodeofConductontheDeanofStudentswebsitenotedabove.
3. Sign and submit this form, which constitutes your agreement to abide by the Universitys
CodeofAcademicIntegrityandCodeofConduct.

AsignedcopyofthisformmustbeonfileattheOfficeofStudentAffairsinordertocompleteyour
admission.AcceptancetotheCollegeofNursingdegreeandcertificateiscontingentuponreceiptof
thissignedAgreement.

I have read The University of Arizonas Code of Academic Integrity and agree to adhere to the
principlesitcontainswhileastudentatTheUniversityofArizonaCollegeofNursing.

PrintedName

Signature

Date

Returnto:
Dueby10.25.13
UACollegeofNursing
POBox210203
TucsonAZ85721
Fax520.626.6424
Photograph,Video,AudioAuthorizationandRelease
Presentation/Performance/Event/Class:
x Photograph,video,audiorecordingswhileenrolledasastudentatTheUniversityofArizonaCollegeof
Nursing
x Relatededucationalmaterials:Posters,PowerPointpresentations,flyers,etc.

AuthorizationandRelease:
WithoutlimitationofanyotherrightsitmayhavebyoperationoflaworUniversitypolicy,TheUniversityof
Arizona(University)shallhavethenonexclusive,fullypaiduprightstocreateanaudioand/orvisualrecordingof
mypresentationorperformanceandanyRelatedEducationalMaterials(theRecording)to(A)use,reproduce,
distribute,perform,display,exhibitandtransmittheRecordinginwholeorinpartforeducationalusesinallmedia
(includingasynchronouslearninganddistanceeducationactivities)inconnectionwiththeeducation,research,
andpublicservicemissionoftheUniversity;and(B)toadapt,edit,transcribeandtranslatetheRecording,and/or
toincorporatetheRecordinginwholeorinpartintootherprogramsandproductionsoftheUniversity.

Inaddition,IherebygranttoTheUniversityofArizona(University)thenonexclusive,fullypaiduprighttousemy
name,image,likeness,voiceandbiographicalinformationinconnectionwithUniversitysuseoftheRecordingas
authorized above, provided that University agrees to remove my name and likeness from any programs or
productions that it maycreate pursuant to Section III(B),as soon as reasonably possible after receipt of written
noticefromme,senttotheaddresslistedbelow.

Attribution:
If applicable, the foregoing rights shall be subject to the Universitys agreement to provide attribution of
authorshipinthefollowingform,inallauthorizedusesoftheRecording.

RepresentationsandAcknowledgements:
I represent and agree that all rights in the content of my performance or presentation, including all Related
EducationalMaterials,shallbeownedorcontrolledbyme;andthatIownorcontrolallrightsnecessarytomake
the grants of rights contained herein. I hereby waive all rights of privacy, publicity or compensation to which I
otherwisemayhavebeenentitledinconnectionwiththerightsgrantedtoUniversityherein.

I acknowledge that I have read and understood all of the foregoing, and that the nature and benefits of my
participation in the project or program have been explained to me. I have indicated my agreement to the
foregoingbymysignaturebelow.IunderstandthatacopyofthisAuthorizationandReleasewillbeprovidedto
meuponrequest.

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Signature

UACollegeofNursing
POBox210203
TucsonAZ85721
Fax520.626.6424

Date
Dueby10.25.13
Orientation/InductionCeremony
All students must attend the mandatory College of Nursing Orientation and Induction Ceremony on
Tuesday, January 14, 2013. Dean Joan Shaver will conduct the Induction Ceremony. The allday
program is designed to facilitate your transition into the nursing program and will end at 5:00 pm.
StudentsshouldcheckinattheCollegeofNursing,OfficeofStudentAffairs(Room112)at8:00am.
OfficeofScholarships&FinancialAid
All students are strongly encouraged to immediately file a FAFSA (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/) to be
eligibleforstudentaid.Evenifyoudonotplantousestudentloans,aFAFSAisrequiredinordertobe
consideredformostscholarshipsincludingallCollegeofNursingbasedawards.

In addition to Federal Aid, students can utilize a scholarship clearinghouse through the University at
http://scholarshipuniverse.arizona.edu. Additional information on financial aid may be found at
http://financialaid.arizona.edu. If you have any questions or for additional assistance, you may email
JoniRietzkeatjonibr@email.arizona.edufromtheOfficeofScholarships&FinancialAid.
CollegeofNursingScholarships
AnonlinescholarshipapplicationforfundingthroughtheCollegeofNursingwillbesenttoyouinApril.
StudentsmustfilebothaFAFSAandregisterwithScholarshipUniverseinordertobeeligibletoapply
forCollegeofNursingscholarships.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorneedadditionalassistance,youmay
emailJenniferChesnutArgeratjenniferca@email.arizona.edu
AdvisingandStudentServices
The Office of Student Affairs serves students with academic advising, student involvement, learning
supportservices,registration,induction,graduation,andotherservices.Staffmembersareavailablefor
inperson,Skype/phoneappointments,orviaemail.Inadditiontostaffadvisors,facultymentorswillbe
assigned to each student. The faculty mentors will work with students on curriculum, course issues,
research,andprofessionaldevelopment.TheCollegeofNursingalsohasaLearningSupportSpecialist
whoisavailabletohelpstudentswitheverythingfromtimemanagementtoAPAformatting.Ifyouhave
anyquestions,emailtheOfficeofStudentAffairsatentry@nursing.arizona.eduorcall520.626.3808for
assistance.
Registration
YourAcademicAdvisors,ChloeHarnerorStephanieUlm,areavailabletoassistyouwiththisprocessif
needed. If you have additional questions, please email entry@nursing.arizona.edu. The following
coursesarerequiredforfirstsemesternursingstudents:

Course
Units
*NURS350Pathophysiology
3
NURS356FoundationsofNursingCare
7
NURS379ScholarlyInquiryinEvidenceBasedPractice
2
NURS472ANursingPharmacology
3
TotalUnits
15
*Ifyouhavetakenthiscoursepreviously,pleaseconsultwiththeNursingAcademicadvisor
BooksandSupplies
All required textbooks and supplies are available at the Arizona Health Sciences Center Bookstore:
http://uabookstore.arizona.edu/ahsc/default.asp. Pay attention to the edition of the textbook you
mustpurchasetheeditionindicatedbyfaculty.
CatCard(StudentI.D.Card)
AllstudentsmusthaveaUniversityofArizonaStudentCatCardforidentificationpurposesandaccessto
servicesandbuildings(http://www.catcard.arizona.edu/).

Parking
Studentsarerequiredtoprovidetheirowntransportationtocampusandclinicalsites.Campusparking
informationcanbefoundathttp://parking.arizona.edu.
TechnologyRequirements
Students are expected to have access to up to date technologies required for the distance education
components of this program including the ability to run D2L, WebEx, send email, and browse the
internet. Requirements are outlined at: http://www.nursing.arizona.edu/PhD_techrequirements.htm.
MacintoshandiPadsarenotrecommendedastheyhavedifficultyrunningD2Lcomponents.
Facebook
BSNprogramstudents,bothcurrentandgraduating,areencouragedtoutilizepeersupportfoundon
theBSNFacebookpageat:https://www.facebook.com/groups/137717889696635.Thegroupis
designedforBSNstudentstoconnectwithpeers,toshareideasandacademicresources,aswellasto
shareinformationonhousing,books,supplies,andmore.
Agency/ClinicalPlacementAdditionalScreening
InadditiontotheDepartmentofPublicSafetyFingerprintClearanceCard,separateagenciesandclinical
sitesmayrequireproofofhealthinsurance,abackgroundcheck,drugscreening,and/orfingerprinting
priortopermittingstudentsintheagencyorclinicalsite.Studentsareexpectedtocomplyandbearthe
expenseoftheserequirements.Studentswhofailtocomplywiththeserequirementswillbeunableto
fulfilltheiracademicrequirements.
CPRCertification
You are required to successfully complete the Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers CPR
course. Schedule the course immediately! There are many locations where you can get your CPR
certification. For your reference, we are providing the following list of organizations that offer CPR
courses:TheAmericanHeartAssociationwww.americanheart.org;HeartStartwww.heartstart911.com;
Save a Life Foundation http://www.savealifetfd.com/. Please submit a copy of the CPR card to the
OfficeofStudentAffairsbyNovember22,2013.

HealthInsurance
All students are required to have health insurance. All international students are required by law to
havehealthinsuranceand,peruniversitypolicy,mustpurchasetheinsurancethroughtheUniversityof
Arizona Campus Health Service. In case of illness or injury, the student must pay the cost of care
includingemergencyandinpatientservices.Ifyouarenotcoveredbyhealthinsurance,youmayinquire
about coverage at the University of Arizona Campus Health Service at
http://www.health.arizona.edu/insurance.htm.Pleasesubmitacopyofthehealthinsurancecardtothe
OfficeofStudentAffairsbyNovember22,2013.

FingerprintClearanceCard(FCC)
If you have not already submitted your application for the Fingerprint Clearance Card (FCC) to the
ArizonaDepartmentofPublicSafety(DPS),youmustdosoimmediately.Youmayobtainanapplication
packet directly from DPS by either calling 602.223.2279 or faxing your request to 602.223.2947. Their
officehoursareMondaythroughFridayfrom8a.m.to5p.m.Theapplicationpacketwillincludethe
application,ablankfingerprintcard,andareturnenvelope.

Once you receive the FCC, you must submit a copy of the front and back of the card to the Office of
StudentAffairsbyNovember22,2013.AFingerprintClearanceCardisrequiredforclinicalexperiences.
Anystudentunabletoobtainthecard,foranyreason,willresultinarescindedofferofadmission.

Tipsoncompletingtheapplication:
x Readallinstructionsbeforecompletingtheapplication
x Useblackink
x Seefrontpageofapplicationforproperabbreviations
x Thenameoftheemployerand/oragencyis:
UACollegeofNursing
POBox210203
TucsonAZ85721
Phone520.626.3808
x Select_Volunteer$65
x Whyareyouapplying?Select_HealthSciencesStudent&ClinicalAssistant
Tipsoncompletingtheblankfingerprintcard:
x Take your blank fingerprint card to a location listed on the attachment (if outside of Tucson,
contactyourlocallawenforcementagencyforfingerprintinglocations)
x Useblackink
x Usethesameabbreviationsaslistedontheapplication

Oncetheaboveiscompleted,mailapplication,fingerprintcardandcashierscheckormoneyorderfor
$65.00 payable to DPS in the return envelope provided by DPS. Please affix sufficient postage to the
envelopeandplaceyourreturnaddressonthetopleftcorneroftheenvelope.

GotoFAQPertainingtoFingerprintClearanceCardsformoreinformation.
StudentUniformandEquipment
TheUniformRegulations(includedinthishandout)areforyourguidanceinpurchasingtheauthorized
college uniform. You must submit your order to the uniform company. Make sure you buy the shirt
large enough to cover you completely when bending, squatting and raising your arms. When school
begins,youmusthavethefollowingitems:bloodpressurecuff,penlight,stethoscopewithdiaphragm
and bell, and waterresistant, easytoread watch with second hand or digital watch that counts
seconds.

TheCollegeofNursingstudentuniformconsistsof:
1. NavyscrubtopwithCollegeofNursinglogoembroideredontheleftsideabovethepocket.
Uniformitem#4700forfemalesand#4876formales
2. Navyscrubpants.Uniformitem#4001,#4200,#4100or#4000
3. NavywarmupjacketwithCollegeofNursingLogoembroideredontheleftside.Uniformitem
#4350forfemalesand#4450formales

AlluniformsmustbetheCherokeebrand,andtheymustbethespecificapprovedstylenumbers.All
orders must be placed through Jeris Uniforms in Tucson since they have the approved College of
Nursing logo. Students not in the Tucsonarea can go to a local uniform company and view the
Cherokeeworkwearuniformsizes,butmustplacetheorderthroughJerisUniforms.

ApprovedUniformStore:

JerisUniforms
4809ESpeedwayBlvd
TucsonAZ85712
520.323.7451

StudentUniformPolicy
Theuniformpolicyisdesignedtoprotectthepersonalsafetyofstudentsandpatientsintheclinicalsetting
andtoprotecttheprofessionalimageofnursing.ItalsoisameansofidentifyingstudentsasUniversityof
ArizonaCollegeofNursingstudentswhentheyareintheclinicalsetting.Therefore,nopartoftheuniform,
includingthenamepin,shouldbewornexceptintheclinicalsettingorforspecialCONsponsoredactivities.
Nopartoftheuniform,includingthenamepin,shouldbewornexceptinassignedclinicalexperiences.This
policymustbeobservedbyallnursingstudents.Wheninuniform,studentsmustfollowthispolicy.Incertain
clinicalsettings,clinicalfacultywillprovidestudentswithspecialinstructionsconcerningexceptionstothis
policy.

1. TheCollegeofNursingUniformisworn:

a. WhenengagedinskillacquisitionandclinicalpracticebothinsideandoutsidetheCollege.
b. WhenrepresentingtheCollegeindesignatedactivities.

2. Uniforms must be clean, neat, properly fitted, and worn with appropriate undergarments. An
optionalnavyVneckundershirtthatisnotvisiblemaybeworn.

3. While giving direct care, no outer covering other than the approved uniform jacket may be worn
overtheuniform.

4. Additional coats or jackets may be worn to and from a clinical facility but must be removed upon
enteringthebuilding.Thesejacketsmustbestoredinatotebagorbackpack.

5. Uniformcomponentsare:

a. Navyscrubtop(CollegeofNursingapprovedbrandandstylenumbersonly)embroideredwith
theapprovedUniversityofArizonaCollegeofNursinglogoonthetopleftsideofthefront.
b. Navyscrubpants(CollegeofNursingapprovedbrandinstylenumbersonly).
c. Optionalnavyscrubjacket(CollegeofNursingapprovedbrandandstylenumbersonly)maybe
worn over the scrub top. The jacket must be embroidered with the approved University of
ArizonaCollegeofNursinglogoonthetopleftsideofthefront.
d. Shoesmustbemostlywhite,clean,andwornwithplainwhitesocks.Opentoedshoes,sandals,
clogs,orcanvasshoesarenotpermitted.
e. Student name badges must include the students first and last name, the words Nursing
StudentandUniversityofArizonaCollegeofNursing.Studentswillwearthenamepinonthe
right front of the exterior garment level with the embroidered logo. The pin must be visible
duringallassignedclinicalexperiences.Studentswillwearthenamepininahealthcarefacility
onlyforassignedclinicalexperiences.Thepinmustalsobeworninclinicalsettingswherestreet
clothesarerequired.

6. Studentsareexpectedtoadheretoagencypoliciesregardingdresscodeandidentificationbadges.
a. AgencyscrubsmayberequiredtobeworninspecialtyareassuchasLaborandDeliveryandthe
OperatingRoom.Thesescrubsareprovidedbytheagency.
StudentUniformPolicy(Continued)

7. Hair

a. Intheclinicalsetting,hairmustbecleanandneat.Hairthatisshoulderlengthorlongermustbe
pulled back and secured behind the shoulders with neutral colored elastic so it does not
interferewithpatientcare.
b. Malefacialhairmustbeneatlytrimmedorcleanlyshaved.

8. Jewelry

a. Watcheswhichdisplaysecondsarerequired.
b. Jewelryisnotallowedwiththefollowingexceptions:
x Oneplain(withoutstones)weddingorpersonalring
x One small, nondangling post earrings in each ear. Earrings must be neutral color and
professionallyappropriate.
c. All body piercing jewelry and ankle jewelry must be covered or removed during clinical
experiences.Nobodypiercingjewelrymaybevisible.Nofacialortonguejewelryispermitted.

9. FingernailsandSkin

a. Fingernailsmustbeclean,short,andsmoothtoensurestudentandpatientsafety.Inaccordance
withtheCenterforDiseaseControlGuidelines,onlynaturalnailsmaybewornduringassigned
clinicalexperiences.
b. Onlyclear,colorlessnailpolishispermitted.
c. Perfumes,aftershaves,andcolognes(men'sand/orwomen's)maynotbeworninpatientcare
areastoavoidthepossibilityofpatientsensitivity.
d. Allbodyartandtattoosmustbecoveredduringclinicalexperiences.

ImmunizationRecords
Please use the immunization record form provided in this handout, and submit it to the University of
Arizona Campus Health Service (their address is listed on the form) by November 22, 2013. Only
studentswhohavesubmittedallrequireddocumentationwillbeallowedinclinicalcourses.

x MMR(Measles,Mumps,Rubella)
Wemusthaveproofofimmunityformeaslesandrubellaregardlessofyourage.Yourhealth
careprovidershouldindicatethedatesofvaccinationortheresultsofserologicaltesting.

x HEPATITISB
Thehealthagencieswhereyoucompleteyourclinicalexperiencesrequireimmunizationagainst
the Hepatitis B virus, and serological proof must be provided. When submitting the
Immunization Record form, it must include the date the first injection was received. Upon
receiptofeachsubsequentinjection,acopyoftheimmunizationrecordshouldbesubmittedto
theUniversityofArizonaCampusHealthService.Serologicalproofofimmunity(titer)istobe
submittedafterthethirdinjection.

x CHICKENPOX
The health agencies also require chicken pox immunization (2 doses) or the date when blood
testingwasperformedindicatingimmunity.

x TUBERCULOSISSKINTEST
Atuberculintestwillberequiredeachyearatthebeginningofthesemesterofrenewalandthe
resultsshouldbenegative.Ifthetuberculinskintestispositive,achestxraywillberequired.
Ifstudents havehadalargechestfilmwithin the lasttwelvemonths,awrittenreportofthis
filmwillbeacceptedforthisrequirement.


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