Clinical Information

Matriculation into nursing coursework is contingent upon students’ successful completion of all clinical clearance requirements. Once enrolled, students are expected to remain current and in good standing on all required immunizations, certifications, and licensures in order to meet the requirements set forth by our clinical partners.

The SONHS uses American DataBank’s Complio system to facilitate the clinical clearance process.  Please read the information below to learn how you can complete and maintain your clinical clearance.

Clinical Clearance Requirements

Our clinical clearance requirements include four main areas:

1) Background Checks: This includes two fingerprint screenings that provide information from various agency reports, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Agency for Health Care Administration Background Screening (AHCA), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), General Services Administration (GSA), and Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC), among others

• You must have a background report without any infractions, regardless of how any infractions may have been resolved or adjudicated.  Results are typically generated within 5 business days and are sent directly to the SONHS.  Please note that your fingerprint screenings must be completed in the State of Florida.  Therefore, we recommend any non-Florida resident plan to arrive at least 5 business days before the first day of classes to complete their background checks.

2) Drug Tests: This includes a 10-panel drug screen completed upon admission and an additional 10-panel drug screen may be required at the discretion of the SONHS.

• You must have a negative drug test free of illegal substances as specified by the Substance Abuse Policy listed in the Student Handbook. Your results will be sent directly to the SONHS.

3) Immunization and Physical Exam Records: This includes a current physical exam and valid Flu, Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Meningococcal Meningitis, Varicella, Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis, and Tuberculosis (PPD)

• You must have valid immunization and physical exam records on file in Complio at all times.  To meet this requirement, please download the SONHS Immunization Form and the SONHS Physical Exam Form, have your healthcare provider complete them, and upload both forms - along with your official immunization record - into Complio.

4) Certifications and Licensures: This includes all certifications and/or licensures required for your academic program. Undergraduate students are required to have BLS certification. Graduate students are required to have BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers: All students must have and maintain an active BLS for Healthcare Providers certification throughout their academic program.  Only BLS certifications from the American Heart Association are accepted.  To find an American Heart Association BLS course near you, visit cpr.heart.org.  Upload a signed copy of your active BLS card (front and back) to Complio.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): Only students enrolled in the BSN-to-DNP Nurse Anesthesia, MSN Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and Post-Master’s Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate programs must have and maintain an active ACLS certification. Only ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association are accepted. Upload a signed copy of your active ACLS card (front and back) to Complio.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS):Only students enrolled in the BSN-to-DNP Nurse Anesthesia program must have and maintain an active PALS certification. Only PALS certifications from the American Heart Association are accepted. Upload a signed copy of your active PALS card (front and back) to Complio.
• RN License: Students enrolled in the BSN-to-DNP Nurse Anesthesia, MSN, PhD, and Post-Master’s Certificate programs must have and maintain an active and unrestricted RN license to practice in the State of Florida.  Students enrolled in the MSN-to-DNP program must have and maintain an active and unrestricted RN license to practice in their state or territory of current practice.  Upload a copy of your RN license to Complio.

Complete Your Clinical Clearance

To order your clinical clearance package through American DataBank, log on to Complio at http://www.umcompliance.com/ and follow the steps to place your order:

Step 1: Under “Bundles,” select “Criminal Check, Elective FBI Processing, Drug Screen, AHCA Fingerprints + Immunization Tracking”

Step 2: Enter your 5# for your “UMID number”

• Your 5# can be found on your Certificate of Admission, which is included in your admission letter.

Step 3: Finalize your order

Once you submit your order, follow the directions provided by American DataBank in addition to those listed above to complete your clinical clearance requirements.

Questions

For assistance with the Complio system or questions related to your clinical clearance package, please contact American DataBank at 1-800-200-0853.