Step 2: Clinical Requirements are due by AUGUST 1ST, unless otherwise stated.

Plan now.  Focus on your TB Blood Test, Physical and your AHA BLS CPR Certification.  Make your appointments now! Begin compiling your requirements now.  

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REQUIREMENTS TO BE COMPLETED

TB BLOOD TEST AND TB QUESTIONNAIRE FORM REQUIREMENTS:

NEW Tb Blood Testing Requirement Instructions

• Tb Blood Test results will be submitted to COMPLIO.
• QFT or T SPOT blood test within 90 days of the start of the clinical semester which will be repeated annually at the direction of your department. Tb skin tests are NOT acceptable.
• Submit a copy of your lab report that includes a negative result from the QFT or TSPOT blood test and includes your name, date of birth and result date of the blood draw.
• TB questionnaire form will also be submitted before the start of EVERY semester according to the department deadline.

Phase 2 Clinical Requirements.  

1. Proof of Board of Nursing (BON) Eligibility – Provide a copy of your BON blue card (front and back) or your BON eligibility letter.
2. Level 1 ATI Resource Fee Payment Receipt – Purchase through the ACC Professional Nursing Department Marketplace.   The ATI Resource fee must be paid every semester enrolled.  The ATI Resource fee not only pays for the level exit exam, it gives students continued access to the resources per semester.  There are no exceptions or exemptions. All students enrolled must pay every semester.  Students with a voucher from Capital Idea or Workforce will submit a copy of their voucher for this requirement each semester.  A FULL copy of your payment receipt (all pages) must be submitted.  All information from the receipt must be visible for verification purposes.  TIP: print the final receipt as a pdf and save it to your computer.
   Incoming Students will need to select the appropriate link below:
   • ATI Resource Fee – Traditional Track Levels 1-4 – REQUIRED EVERY SEMESTER EXCEPT SUMMER (add to cart and select Level 1; if you are an Alternate Entry student select Level 2)
   • ATI Resource Fee – Mobility Track Levels 1 – 3 – REQUIRED every semester (add to cart and select Level 1)
   • CAPITAL IDEA and TWC SPONSORED STUDENTS: Please upload a copy of the voucher your sponsor provides.

   The ATI Resource fee must be paid every semester enrolled. The ATI Resource fee not only pays for each level exit exam, it also gives students continued access to additional resources each semester. There are no exceptions or exemptions. All students enrolled must pay every semester. Students with a voucher from Capital Idea will upload a copy of their voucher for this requirement each semester.

3. Nursing Student Information Form – Clinical (ADN-Traditional/Mobility/RN-BSN/LVN)
   • Complete the Google form. You will receive an email with your responses as confirmation. Please check your spam/junk folder if the confirmation email is not located in your inbox.
4. All incoming Level 1 students must get a Physical Exam and record the results on the Health Data form (this form must be filled out and signed by a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner).
5. Health Insurance –  Proof of health insurance for all health sciences students, consistent with the requirements of our clinical education partners, is required to be uploaded each semester by the posted deadline. With the increasing risks of providing patient care, it is necessary for you to be protected. This coverage is in addition to the accident insurance provided by the College. Proof of insurance must be uploaded each semester.
   • Students must keep the policy current and notify the program if changes occur. Failure to do so will result in removal from the clinical site and withdrawal from the program because students will not be able to meet their learning objectives.
   • Submit a copy (front and back) of your health insurance card. Coverage must cover the entire semester. If your insurance card does not show your name, you must also submit a copy of verification of eligibility from the insurance carrier showing you are covered under that policy.
   • Visit the ACC Health Sciences Health Insurance Information Page for more information.
6. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION BLS or ACLS Healthcare Provider CPR Certification ONLY – You must be certified by the American Heart Association [AHA] Basic Life Support [BLS] or Advanced Cardiac Life Support [ACLS] for Healthcare Providers only.
   • If your CPR card expires before December 15, 2026, you must get re-certified (re-do your CPR) prior to your paperwork submission deadline.
   • Please refer to the CPR Certification – Student Resources page for a list of approved sites for certification.
7. HIPAA Certification – The following documents must be uploaded together as one document to meet this requirement.
   • HIPAA training module confirmation email. The full date of the confirmation email must be visible. (see Step 2 on the Health Sciences HIPAA page). TIP: Print the email as a pdf to get the full date to show on the confirmation email;
   • ACC HIPAA Confidentiality & Security Agreement form (see Step 3 on the Health Sciences HIPAA page). Complete all pages.
8. Drug Screening Policy Student Signature Form – form coming soon.
9. St. David’s Mandatory Orientation Online Module – Complete the orientation and posttest. Upload the confirmation email. Full date must be visible. TIP: Print the email as a pdf to get the full date to show on the confirmation email.
10. St. David’s Healthcare Statement of Responsibility
11. St. David’s Healthcare Confidentiality & Security Agreement – If you work for a St. David’s facility and have a ¾ ID already, enter it on the form. If you do not have a ¾ ID yet, leave blank.  This form mainly needs your signature, printed name and date of signature.
12. St. David’s Commitment to Values
13. Complete the Ascension Seton Pre-placement Requirements Modules
14. Ascension Seton COMPASS Access Agreement for Students – Complete ONLY the bottom fields of the form. Leave the top fields designated for the College blank.
15. Student Handbook signature page – FALL 2026 COMING SOON!! – Do not upload a previous semester’s signature page.  Wait for the FALL 2026 handbook to be posted.  Read the Professional Nursing Student Handbook for FALL 2026 complete the signature page at the end of the handbook, and upload your document. Please note that this requirement is due every semester. The Student Handbook is revised before every upcoming semester. This document is generally the last document available to students. Please be patient and continue to monitor the Student Handbook page for its posting. There is no need to email your Cohort Administrator asking when it will be available. The Student Handbook is always the last item available. Once it has been posted an email will be sent out to all students at once.
16. USP <800>: Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs Module
17. Bridging the Gap Modules – Complete Modules 1-4 ONLY. Submit Certificates for Modules 1-4 only.
18. Substance Use in the Workplace Acknowledgment
19. Student Orientation Manual Attestation Form – make sure you check the boxes at the top of the form

N95 FIT TESTING AND RMEQ/OSHA FORM REQUIREMENTS:

Onsite fit testing will take place at our Eastview and Round Rock Campuses the last two weeks of July. 

• Instructions to schedule your fit test will be emailed to student Gmail accounts.
• Our clinical partners require that all students who participate in clinical are required to complete an N95 fit test and an OSHA/RMEQ Questionnaire. This test is paid for by the college.
• After your fit test appointment you will receive a copy of your fit test results and a pdf copy of your completed OSHA/RMEQ questionnaire.  Submit a copy of the fit test results and the RMEQ questionnaire.
• PLEASE NOTE:  All students must be fit tested by the ACC authorized vendor.  We cannot accept fit testing results from students’ employers.
• Please direct all questions about your fit testing requirement to your Cohort Administrator.

PHASE 3 – STUDENT REFERENCE REQUEST, FERPA RELEASE, AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM (only due once):

• Please complete the Student Reference Request, FERPA Release, and Release of Liability form that is available to download here.
• Check each statement as appropriate, sign, and date at the bottom.
• This requirement is due only once.
• This form is needed when you ask one of your Faculty for a reference.  They will not be able to complete a reference for you until this form is completed.

FINAL SUBMISSION INFORMATION:

• Please be patient, this is a lengthy process.
• All documents are manually reviewed and verified by your Cohort Administrator.
• Watch your ACC Gmail accounts for emails regarding any items that need attention.

All Nursing students are required to comply with set uniform and instruction materials for both classroom, clinical and lab. Students will be required to purchase the following.