Deadline: August 24, 2026

You should currently be in the process of completing this step. You should have received a confirmation email from Identogo with complete instructions. You must have a blue card or clearance letter from the BON by the first day of class in order to continue with the program.

Order dates: May 15, 2026 July 15, 2026

You must order a Criminal Background Check from Complio, follow these instructions to order your Criminal Background Check:

Criminal Background Check Ordering process in Complio | PDF

To upload program-specific clinical requirements follow the instruction in this document:

Pre-Admission Complio Student Guide | PDF

The following tests, vaccines, and certifications are required to be completed before you are allowed to practice in a clinical setting. They are to be completed and uploaded to your CastleBranch account by the deadline posted.

1. BON Eligibility – Copy of the front and back of the blue card or CBC letter from the Texas Board of Nursing.
2. Health Data/Physical Exam Form – The Health Data Form must be completed and signed by a physician, physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner.
3. TB Test and TB Questionnaire Form Requirements:
   • NEW Tb Blood Testing Requirement Instructions
   • 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.
4. 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.
   • This coverage is in addition to the accident insurance provided by the college.
   • Students are required to 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.
   • 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 see a list of health insurance resources.
5. CPR Certification – You must be certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers only. No other CPR certification will be accepted.
   • Please refer to the Student Resources page for a list of approved sites for certification.
6. Clinical Modules can be found on the Student Resources page. Refer to CastleBranch for detailed instructions.
   • HIPAA Certification – Complete the HIPAA training module, upload confirmation email and all 3 pages of the completed HIPAA Confidentiality & Security Agreement form.
   • Drug Screening Student Signature Form – Sign this form prior to submitting the drug screen.
   • Ascension Seton Required Modules – Complete the Ascension Seton Pre-placement Requirements Modules. Upload the completion email to your CastleBranch account.
   • Student Handbook signature page – Read the latest handbook, complete the signature page at the end, and upload document.
7. FERPA Release Form – Complete the Student Reference Request, FERPA Release, and Release of Liability form. Check each statement as appropriate, sign, and date at the bottom. To see an example form, click here.

You may either upload the completed Flu Vaccine Consent Form or you may upload your flu vaccination receipt along with the completed top portion of the Flu Vaccine Consent Form. For more information, visit the Flu Shot Information webpage.

Students starting Level One in the Fall semester, please wait to get your flu vaccination until instructed to do so. The vaccination must be the current season vaccination, or it will be rejected.

The deadline for ordering your lab kit is August 7, 2026. After this date, any kit ordered will be charged an additional $30 Late Fee and Shipping Delay Service Fee. Lab kits will be shipped to the Eastview campus, not to your home. You will receive your lab kit in the Nursing Skills Lab on your first assigned class date of VNSG-1423. To see instructions for ordering your lab kit, click here.

Deadline: August 24, 2026

Click here to view the approved scrubs and other accessories for the Vocational Nursing program.

For more information about uniforms, see the Vocational Nursing Dress Code.

In addition to your uniform, please purchase the following uniform accessories at any uniform or medical supply store:

• watch with a second hand
• stethoscope
• pen light
• bandage scissors
• ballpoint pen (black ink only)

To see the Fall 2026 Textbook List, click here.

Students enrolled in a Nursing program should not rent their textbooks. Your Nursing textbooks will be used throughout the program and it will be much cheaper in the long run to purchase books. Refer to the Textbook List for package options.

Note: The packages are built specifically for our nursing program. You will not be able to find a match by searching by ISBN number. We do not recommend that students purchase the textbooks separately for this reason. There could be items included in the built packages that are not easily obtained individually. If you do decide to purchase your books outside of the packages offered through ACC’s bookstore, you will run the risk of not having all your required materials for class.