DEADLINE FOR ALL CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS IS:  DECEMBER 1st

TB Package Code:  YE68dm

• NEW Tb Blood Testing Requirement Instructions – Incoming students are required to have a TB Blood Test (QFT or TSPOT ONLY) 9o days prior to beginning the program.  LINK TO NEW FORM.

  If your doctor completes Section II of the form you do not need to attach a copy of your Tb blood test results.  If you have already obtained your Tb blood test (QFT or TSPOT), upload a copy of your final lab result along with the completed new form (leaving Section II, the doctors section blank).  Fill out all of Section I, enter the words “Spring 2025” in first column heading and answer the questions below that heading.  If you indicate “yes” on any of your answers, be sure to attach a piece of paper with a brief explanation of your “yes” answers.

  • Where to get TB Blood Test (just suggestions-you may go to any healthcare provider you choose)

Phase 2 Tracker Clinical Requirements :  UL32im2A1

1. Proof of Board of Nursing (BON) Eligibility – Please upload 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, regardless if you are a readmitted student and did not take the ATI Exit Exam in the previous semester.  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 upload a copy of their voucher to their Castlebranch accounts for this requirement each semester . A FULL copy of your payment receipt (all pages) must be uploaded to CastleBranch.  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 (add to cart and select Level 1; if you are an Alternate Entry student entering the program in Level 2 in the Spring, selection Level 2)
   • 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, regardless if you are a readmitted student or if you did not take the ATI exam in the previous semester. The ATI Resource fee not only pays for the 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.
   • Upload all pages of the email to CastleBranch in its entirety to meet completion of this requirement.
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.
   • Upload a copy (front and back) of your health insurance to your CastleBranch account. 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.
   • Click here to visit the ACC Health Sciences Health Insurance Information page.
6. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Certification ONLY – You must be certified by the American Heart Association [AHA] Basic Life Support [BLS] for Healthcare Providers only.
   • If your CPR card expires before May 1, 2025, 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.
   • Please note that no other CPR certifications can be accepted.
   • Upon certification, your card must have “AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION BASIC LIFE SUPPORT BLS PROVIDER” on the front with an authentic American Heart Association logo as pictured on this sample card.
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 3 Step 3 on the Health Sciences HIPAA page). Complete all pages.
8. Drug Screening Policy Student Signature Form – This form is located in your “To Do List” under your Phase 2 requirements tracker. Upload completed form to CastleBranch.
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. Statement of Responsibility – Complete the form and upload to CastleBranch.
11. St. David’s Meditech Access Form and Confidentiality & Security Agreement – Complete and upload ALL SIX (6) pages of this form to CastleBranch. 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.
12. St. David’s Commitment to Values – Complete the form and upload to CastleBranch.
13. Complete the Ascension Seton Pre-placement Requirements Modules. Upload all pages of the confirmation email to your CastleBranch account. IMPORTANT: Print this document as a pdf and save it with a shorter name. The default name it saves as is too long and causes an error when uploading.
14. Ascension Seton COMPASS Access Agreement for Students – Complete ONLY the bottom fields of the form and upload to CastleBranch. Leave the top fields designated for the College blank.
15. Student Handbook signature page – SPRING 2025 – Do not upload a previous semesters signature page.  Wait for the SPRING 2025 handbook to be posted.  Read the Professional Nursing Student Handbook for SPRING 2025 COMING SOON! 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 – The instructions in Castlebranch are out of date, please follow these instructions for this requirement.  After reviewing the St. David’s HealthCare USP <800>: Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs Manual, please complete this Confirmation Form and upload it to Castle Branch.  NOTE:  The form will automatically get rejected, do not worry.  We will be manually overriding the rejection.
17. Bridging the Gap Modules – Complete Modules 1-4 ONLY. Upload all four (4) certificates together.
18. Substance Use in the Workplace Acknowledgment
19. COVID-19 Self-Screening Attestation Form
20. Student Orientation Manual Attestation Form

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center (CPRMC) Tracker Requirements – Castlebranch Package Code:  UL32imCEDAR

1. HIPAA Training Acknowledgement form – Form must include signature, date and printed name for approval. Human Resource Representative can be left blank.
2. College Student/Independent Contractor Confidentiality Agreement – Form must include name filled in at top of page and signature and date at bottom of page.
3. College Student Compliance Safety Quiz – Quiz must include name and date on each page and each question marked with an answer.
4. Valid Government Issued Photo ID – Please upload a copy of your current government issued ID (does not have to be from Texas) for this requirement.

N95 FIT TESTING and OSHA/RMEQ Form Tracker Requirements – Castlebranch Package Code:  UL32N95

DUE DATE:  DECEMBER 13th

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.

Do not use the OSHA/RMEQ form found in Castlebranch.  You must upload the form you fill out with our authorized Fit Testing Vendor.  It will automatically get rejected.  Please wait until we have had a chance to go in and manually override its rejection before attempting to correct your form.

Upload a copy of the fit test results and the RMEQ questionnaire to your Castlebranch account N95 tracker.  Your results and your questionnaire will be emailed to you from the fit testing vendor directly.

Instructions have been emailed to students.

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 to your Cohort Administrator.  Our fit testing vendor cannot answer program specific questions.

COVID Vaccine Tracker – Castlebranch Package Code – UL32imCOVID  

Our clinical partners require proof of two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna (Spikevax) vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
The COVID booster is not required at this time, if you already have your booster, please go ahead and upload.
If you have not received your booster, you may leave the link showing as “Incomplete” for now.
To request an exemption, please email your cohort administrator for more information.

Seasonal Flu Vaccine Tracker Requirement – Castlebranch Package Code:  UL32im4

2024-2025 Flu Shot Information Page – The instructions and forms can be found on our Flu Shot Information page.

FINAL SUBMISSION INFORMATION:

All requirements uploaded to your Castlebranch accounts will be verified by the Nursing Department Cohort Administrators.  Please be patient, this is a lengthy process.  IMPORTANT:  Green checks showing in your Castlebranch account do not guarantee or indicate clearance.  Watch your ACC Gmail accounts for emails regarding any items that need attention.  Monitor your Castlebranch account for rejections.  If an item is rejected, log into your Castlebranch account to view the reason for the rejection, then correct the requirement.

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. Submit the completed form to CastleBranch. 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.