Clinical Readiness Requirements

To begin to establish an account: 

Use your Delhi email address to establish your account.  

Go to the CastleBranch Website (link below) 

Package Code: UM49im 

Website: https://portal.castlebranch.com/UK44/spif/UM49/UM49im 

You will be prompted to proceed through the payment screen 

$50 

To order your background check: 

Use your Delhi email address to establish your account.  

To purchase your background check, in the upper right-hand corner of your health profile home page, use the code below in the “PLACE ORDER” box, 

Enter Package Code: UJ57bg  

You will be prompted to proceed through the payment screen 

$65 

Background Check: 

Required for all ADN/BSN/MSN nursing students based off clinical facilities contract requirements 

CPR Certification:  

Links to Red Cross and American Heart Association websites are below                      

One of the following is required - The renewal date will be set based on the expiration of your current certification.                 

NO OTHER CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED 

1. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider / BLS Certification course. The front and back of the card must be submitted at the same time, and the “Holders Signature” line must be signed. 

1. American Red Cross for Healthcare Providers/ BLS Certification 

LOOK ON RED CROSS AND AMERICAN HEART ASSOC. WEBSITES  

FOR IN-PERSONTRAINING; BLENDED COURSES ARE ACCEPTABLE, BUT 

 MUST HAVE HANDS ON COMPONENT 

COVID-19 Vaccination:      

** upload if you have, optional vaccination at this time ** 

Submit documentation of your COVID-19 vaccination(s). 

1. For Johnson & Johnson, proof of one vaccination is required. 

1. If you are receiving the two-dose series (Pfizer or Moderna), BOTH doses must be submitted at the same time for approval. 

Documentation must include the vaccine manufacturer. 

COVID-19 Booster:            

** upload if you have, optional vaccination at this time ** 

Submit documentation of your COVID-19 booster vaccination. 

Documentation must include the vaccine manufacturer. 

Physical Examination:    

Health Form link found below       

You may upload any physical exam form that is signed by a medical professional and completed within the past 12 months. The school form is available for download from this requirement if you would like to use it, however ANY complete physical form, electronically or hand signed by a Healthcare Provider is acceptable. The renewal date will be set for 1 year from the date of the exam. 

Influenza Vaccine:                      

Due Date:  October 23rd yearly 

Submit documentation of a flu shot administered within the current flu season. Declinations will not be acceptable. Contact the Practicum Coordinator if you are unable to receive the influenza vaccination, as some practicum sites may not allow your participation in their setting without the vaccine.  Renewal date will be set for October 15 of the following flu season. Offered on campus by: Student Health Services 

Varicella:                                       

One of the following is required: 2 vaccinations OR positive antibody titer (lab report required) OR Medically documented history of disease. If the series is in process new alerts will be created to complete the series. If your titer is negative or equivocal then new alerts will be created to repeat the series.  

Measles, Mumps, Rubella:     

One of the following is required: 2 vaccines OR positive antibody titer for all 3 components (lab report or physician verification of results required). If the series is in process submit your first vaccine and a new alert will be created to complete the series. If any titer is negative or equivocal; new alerts will be created for you to submit 1 booster shot and a repeat titer. 

Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap):                                

Submit a TDAP booster administered within the past 10 years. 

The renewal date will be set for 10 years from administered date. 

Hepatitis B:                                  

Documentation of Hepatitis B series of immunization 

TB Skin Test:  

Testing documentation found in Health Form link below                            

This requirement is due prior to going to your practicum site. 
One of the following is required: 

1. 2 Step TB Skin test (Tests can be as close as 1 week apart to no more than 12 months apart) OR past 2 Step Test PLUS all Subsequent annuals OR QuantiFERON Gold Blood Test (lab report required) 

OR if positive results, submit a clear Chest X-Ray done within the past 5 years (lab report required) and a symptom free TB Questionnaire (called TB Screening) from doctor. 

Professional Liability Insurance -  

Links to company websites are below                                   

ALL ADN students are required to have Professional Liability Insurance coverage. We suggest purchasing coverage through one of the following:  NSO or PROLIABILITY 

SELECT:    STUDENT NURSE 

   Choose 1 or 2 year certification;  

   cost is approx. $33 for 1 year, $66 for 2 years. 

www.nso.com 

www.proliability.com