Bachelor of Nursing Non-Academic Admission Requirements

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1 University College of the North Faculty of Health Thompson Campus Bachelor of Nursing Non-Academic Admission Requirements CPR Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Search Child Abuse Registry Check Adult Abuse Registry Check Immunizations P age

2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for your interest in the Joint Bachelor of Nursing (JBN) Program. We wish you all the best as you begin the admission process. We know that you have devoted considerable time and energy to fulfilling the academic entrance requirements for admission to our undergraduate nursing program. If you are still not certain about the academic entrance requirements, this information can be found at: OR you can contact the Nursing Academic Advisor by calling (204) or toll free (866) ext to make an appointment. THE NON-ACADEMIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The non-academic admission requirements are as important as the academic requirements, because your offer of admission to the Faculty is also based on receipt of non-academic documentation. Failure to comply with the deadlines associated with each requirement will result in denial of admission. This booklet provides you with all of the information you will need to ensure you are able to meet the deadlines for these admission requirements. COST OF THE NON-ACADEMIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students are responsible for the costs associated with the non-academic admission requirements. Students are also responsible for confirming that all documents have been received by the appropriate designates and that all admission requirements have been met. STORAGE AND HANDLING OF DOCUMENTS Once documents have been received by the faculty prior to the due date, they will be reviewed by the Nursing Admissions Committee to ensure all required documents have been submitted. All original documents will be copied and kept on file. All original documents will be returned to the student. It is the student s responsibility to retain all original documents for submission to the Regional Health Authorities prior to attending clinical. DUE DATES & REQUIRMENTS-READ CAREFULLY Students initially applying to nursing or transferring from another institute must have all non-academic admission requirements completed prior to June 1 st for the upcoming academic year. This includes Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Immunization Record, and current CPR with must be the Heart & Stroke Foundation BLS-HCP Level. Otherwise students risk having their application revoked. *Returning students who have already met all non-academic practice requirements, must submit proof of current CPR certification on or before June 1 st of every academic year. *For those re-applying to 2 nd year nursing, who have not completed a clinical rotation, must have their criminal record/vulnerable sector, child abuse registry, and adult abuse registry checks repeated. Fourth year students registering for senior practicum must submit proof of current CPR certification on or before April 1st prior to commencing their final senior experience. This certification must be valid for the entire clinical period. Failure to do so will result in a deferral of placement until the following term. 2 P age

3 SUBMISSION OF NON-ACADEMIC PRACTICE DOCUMENTS Students applying to The Pas Campus: Submit to: Brande Yahnke Clinical Placement Facilitator/Nursing Instructor Box 3000 The Pas MB R9A 1M7 Phone: (204) Students applying to Thompson Campus: Submit to: Cindy Fleming Nursing Instructor 55 UCN Drive Thompson MB R8N 1L7 Phone: (204) CPR Certification Must be Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada BLS-HCP Must be valid for the entire current academic year and remain valid for all clinical placements Take training April 1 or later in order to stay valid for your clinical courses Students must also submit a copy to Enrolment Services Retain your card for re-certification and clinical purposes Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Search Certificate Original Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Search Apply by March 1 of the year of application to ensure sufficient time to complete the check and to obtain the certificate Carefully review all instructions to ensure your application can be processed promptly If you have a criminal record: Submit an original Criminal Record Transcript A criminal conviction will not necessarily result in denial of admission to the Faculty These applications are reviewed by a sub-committee of the Nursing Admissions Committee All information included in the Criminal Record Transcript will be reviewed by the sub-committee Decisions regarding admission will be based on the implications of the conviction, taking into consideration the Faculty s professional mandate to protect the public and the discretion of the applicable Regional Health Authority to accept said applicant with the conviction. 3 P age

4 Where to Obtain the Certificate: RCMP Detachment Other Canadian Applicants: Apply through home jurisdiction or online at: International Applicants: International applicants must submit a Canadian Criminal Record Search plus an equivalent document from their own country Child Abuse Registry Check Original Manitoba Child Abuse Registry Check Apply by March 1 of the year of application to ensure sufficient time to complete the check and to obtain the certificate Carefully review all instructions to ensure your application can be processed promptly In jurisdictions where a Child Abuse Registry or equivalent does not exist, consult with the Nursing Academic Advisor. Where to Obtain the Certificate: Child Protection The Child Abuse Registry Garry Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 4V5 Phone Toll-free: or online at: Cost: Approximately $15.00 Additional Information: Any applicant listed on the Child Abuse Registry will be denied admission to the Faculty Adult Abuse Registry Check Original Manitoba Adult Abuse Registry Check Apply by March 1 of the application year to ensure sufficient time to complete the check and to obtain the certificate Carefully review all instructions to ensure your application can be processed promptly In jurisdictions where an Adult Abuse Registry or equivalent does not exist, consult with the Nursing Academic Advisor. 4 P age

5 Where to Obtain the Certificate: Apply in person: Provincial Services Garry Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 1G1 OR Phone Toll-free: or online at: Cost: Approximately $15.00 Additional Information: Any applicant listed on the Adult Abuse Registry will be denied admission to the Faculty Immunizations A complete and up-to-date immunization record that complies with the national standards for health care providers. All immunizations should be complete and the form signed by a healthcare provider (physician or nurse) prior to submission. All students must have: o Two documented doses of measles containing vaccine or serology o Two documented doses of rubella or serology o At least one dose of mumps or serology o Two documented doses of varicella vaccine OR history of disease with serological proof o Three documented doses of Hepatitis B containing vaccine AND serology. *Please note, at least the first two doses of Hepatitis B vaccine must have been administered prior to the deadline. The student must ensure to follow the proper dosing schedule and have serology performed as outlined in the most current Canadian Immunization Guide. Students with chronic Hepatitis B infection must consult with the Coordinator or designate of the Nursing program. This is the most complex admission requirement, and should initiated by January of the application year Where to obtain immunization services: Primary Health Care Centers, Public Health, or through your physician Additional Information: The following pages contain detailed information for both you and your health care provider. Please read it carefully and have your healthcare provider fill out the required information (2 pages). Please submit completed form in person or by mail to the appropriate individual. Mailing information is found on page 3 of this booklet. 5 P age

6 University College of the North Immunization Requirements Students are expected to provide documentation of immunization or demonstrate immunity to the diseases identified in the Practice Requirements Record in order to ensure the protection of themselves and their patients. This guideline applies to all students who access patients in practice settings within the Regional Health Authorities accessed by UCN. All immunizations must be in accordance with the National Advisory Committee on Immunizations (NACI), Canadian Immunization Guide, Mantoux testing in accordance with mycobacterium tuberculosis pre-placement skin testing adapted from the Canadian Tuberculosis Standards, 7th edition (2013). If a person has a documented 2 step skin test, any subsequent testing only requires a one step. o o A chest x-ray does not replace the need for two-step Mantoux testing and will not be accepted. A chest x-ray is required only for those with a documented history of positive Mantoux (every two years) At least four weeks after completing the Hepatitis B or A/B series, students are required to have serology for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen through their physician or Primary Health Care in order to determine antibody response. If required, a copy of the laboratory results must be submitted to the appropriate RHA. The Practice Requirement-Immunizations Record must be signed by a physician or nurse. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure this record is current and up-to-date, and to inform the appropriate RHA of any updated immunizations/mantoux testing information. RHAs may require written documentation by the immunization provider of any immunization update. It is strongly recommended that applicants make an appointment with their physician or primary health care nurse as soon as possible after receiving the Practice Requirement Record. Immunization histories may be available from parent s records, hospital/physician visits, public health records or school records. Physicians or Primary Health may charge a fee for completing the immunization form and providing the required and recommended immunizations. Immunizations listed in these guidelines have been categorized as either required or recommended based on the effectiveness of the vaccine, the probability of exposure to/transmission of the disease, and the consequences of the disease in vulnerable patient groups. Immunization information mailed or delivered in person to the Clinical Placement Facilitator must indicate program of study and student number. The University College of the North is not responsible for contacting physician offices, labs, etc., in order to obtain immunization information. It is the sole responsibility of the student to submit all required immunization information to the Clinical Placement Facilitator on or before June 1st, along with any updated immunization information during the course of study. Questions about immunizations requirements can be directed to the Clinical Placement Facilitator (The Pas Campus)- (204) or toll free (866) ext P age

7 University College of the North Faculty of Health Practice Requirements-Immunizations This form is due by June 1 st for any student applying/registering for year two nursing. The following information must be completed by your health care provider (nurse or physician): Name Student no. Date of Birth Last First yyyy/mm/dd Name of program Start Date yyyy/mm/dd REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS, HISTORY AND/OR TESTING ESTING MUMPS Born prior to 1970 (considered immune) Vaccine Dates: #1 #2 OR MMR Vaccine Dates: (considered immune if two MEASLES Born prior to 1970 (considered immune) doses on or after 1 st birthday Vaccine Dates: #1 #2 OR were administered) #1 RUBELLA #2 Vaccine Dates: #1 #2 OR HEPATITIS B CONTAINING VACCINE Vaccine Dates: #1 #2 #3 AND *If antibody low or nonexistent to any of the above, vaccination is required. VARICELLA (CHICKEN POX) Vaccine Dates: #1 #2 OR Serology not required if vaccine was given DIPHTHERIA/TETNUS Primary Series Complete: (circle) Yes No Most Recent Vaccine Dates: Last dose must be within past 10 years Tdap (tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis is recommended, but not required) POLIO Primary Series Complete: (circle) Yes No Most Recent OPV/IPV Dates: 7 P age

8 TUBERCULIN SKIN TESTING (TST) *Once a student has a documented two step skin test any further screening requires only a one step.* TST: Step 1: Date: Result mm. (Mantoux must be read in hrs by a qualified health professional) Step 2: Date : Result mm. (Must be 1-4 weeks after first step) History of BCG Yes No Previous exposure to Tuberculosis Yes No Previous documented positive Mantoux test? Yes No If Yes, Result mm. If No, perform two-step Chest x-ray (Required following positive result) Date: Result: Future Mantoux: Student to provide yearly evidence to the appropriate RHA of one-step Mantoux test provided past tests are negative. Date: Result: mm. Date: Result: mm. RECOMMENDED IMMUNIZATIONS INFLUENZA (given annually Oct/Nov) Date: Date: Date: Physician or Nurse Signature: Date: I hereby declare the above information to be accurate Student Signature: Date: I authorize the release of this immunization record to the appropriate Regional Health Authorities 8 P age