{"id":1849,"date":"2017-06-08T12:33:47","date_gmt":"2017-06-08T18:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/?page_id=1849"},"modified":"2026-06-09T07:35:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T12:35:15","slug":"orientation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/rnsg\/student-resources\/orientation\/","title":{"rendered":"Orientation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1561127476373{margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #7297ba !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;nav-column&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Current Students<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;528&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle_2&#8243;][vc_raw_html]JTVCY3NzbWVudW1ha2VycHJvJTIwaWQlM0QlMjIxNzQzMCUyMiU1RCUwOQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1528211565065{margin-bottom: 20px !important;margin-left: 7px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;middle-column&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779128616922{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\">New Student Requirements<\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\">FALL 2026 Incoming Professional Nursing Students<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">New Student Orientation<br \/>\nThursday, AUGUST 20, 2026<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What to bring:<\/strong>\u00a0 Paper and pen or electronic device for notes.\u00a0 Wear appropriate clothes for the classroom.\u00a0 You do not have to wear your scrubs for orientation.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Cohort<\/th>\n<th>Time<\/th>\n<th>Room<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>EVC &#8211; Traditional Track Cohort<\/td>\n<td>8:00 a.m. &#8211; 1:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>Room 8223<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HLC &#8211; Traditional Track Cohort<\/td>\n<td>8:00 a.m. &#8211; 1:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>Room 2.1409<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MOB &#8211; Mobility Track (at EVC):<\/td>\n<td>8:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>Room 8105<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>RRC &#8211; Team Teal Cohort<\/td>\n<td>8:30 a.m. &#8211; 1:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>Room 3337<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>RRC &#8211; Team Purple Cohort<\/td>\n<td>8:30 a.m. &#8211; 1:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>Room 3336<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779296383004{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;]Congratulations on your admission into a Professional Nursing program. In the near future, you will face many nursing challenges. Until then, you face the following to-do list. It is subject to change, and you should check back periodically to ensure you have the latest instructions.<\/p>\n<p>A copy of your Texas Board of Nursing clearance blue card (front and back) <strong>OR<\/strong> your eligibility letter should have already been uploaded to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdOmS3atvQ7-Y_-Le_z6q3zIGvXMFjQ4PkTGJpGk-nTKW_PuQ\/viewform\">TBON Clearance Submission Form<\/a><\/strong>. If you have not completed this step, please do so immediately.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/complio\/#gsc.tab=0\"><b>Complio<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> will be used to track and verify the following clinical compliance requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/immunizations\/#gsc.tab=0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Immunizations<\/span><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MMR<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Varicella<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hepatitis B<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tdap<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/tb-test\/#gsc.tab=0\">TB Blood Test<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/flu-shot\/#gsc.tab=0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Flu (Influenza)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">COVID<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Health Data Form<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/criminal-background-check\/#gsc.tab=0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Health Sciences Criminal Background Check<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/drug-screening\/#gsc.tab=0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Drug Screening<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>ACC Resources<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.austincccompliance.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Complio Landing Page<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1eWFzCmJkIfW8VMoUZZAUhDcXEFhtLuWw\/view?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pre-Admissions Student Guide<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1mdIOjKPDbn5vowk8ZKe_Hw9JkbaPgJtt\/view?usp=drive_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Complio Student User Guide<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1iU0X-f7WYz_4N7CpoymDglUHpAz0IU-z\/view?usp=drive_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Compliance Tracking Manual<\/span> <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Who to Contact &#8211; Campus Cohort Administrator Contact Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After you receive your acceptance email and campus assignment, please direct all questions to your assigned Campus Cohort Administrator listed below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eastview Campus Cohort (EVC) and Mobility (MOB): <strong>Sheila Rodriguez<\/strong>,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sheilar@austincc.edu\">sheilar@austincc.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Round Rock Campus Cohorts (RRC Purple &amp; Teal): <strong>Malanie Soliz<\/strong>,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:msoliz@austincc.edu\">msoliz@austincc.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Highland Campus Cohort (HLC): <b>Benny Ligues,<\/b> <a href=\"mailto:bligues@austincc.edu\">bligues@austincc.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>All of your documents will be verified by your Cohort Administrator in the Nursing Department. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;STEP 1: Criminal Background Check Requirements &#8211; TBON and ACC Health Sciences&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;step1&#8243;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;TBON-Texas Board of Nursing Criminal Background Check Requirement &#8221; open=&#8221;true&#8221;]This background check should already be completed and you should have received your clearance, blue card or letter of eligibility, from the Texas Board of Nursing.<br \/>\nYou should have already uploaded a copy of your TBON blue card (front and back) or clearance eligibility letter to the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdOmS3atvQ7-Y_-Le_z6q3zIGvXMFjQ4PkTGJpGk-nTKW_PuQ\/viewform\">TBON Clearance Submission Form<\/a> as part of your application.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;ACC Health Sciences Criminal Background Check &#8211; Order between MAY 15 &#8211; JULY 15&#8243; open=&#8221;true&#8221;]<strong>Order dates: May 15 &#8211; July 15<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All background checks must be ordered from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.austincccompliance.com\/\"><strong>COMPLIO<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 Instructions will be emailed to students upon acceptance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Health Sciences Compliance Coordinator will notify students directly if there are any issues with their background check.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you deferred in a previous semester, this background check will need to be repurchased.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR INCOMING LEVEL 1 STUDENTS:\u00a0 <\/strong>Background checks showing as complete in Complio do not indicate clearance. The Health Sciences Compliance Coordinator reviews all background checks. The Nursing Department Cohort Administrators are sent a clearance list from the Health Sciences Compliance Coordinator about once a week. After your clearance has been verified by the Health Sciences Compliance Coordinator, students&#8217; Cohort Administrator will petition students to register and notify students via their ACC Gmail account with registration instructions. Please be patient. This process takes time.\u00a0 <strong>A student checking their status via Complio does not constitute clearance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Registration Instructions can always be found on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/rnsg\/\">Professional Nursing webpage<\/a><\/strong> under the &#8220;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/rnsg\/registration\/\">Registration Instructions<\/a><\/strong>&#8221; button each semester.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;STEP 2: Clinical Requirements &#8211; DUE BY AUGUST 1ST&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;step2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1781008500658{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Step 2: Clinical Requirements are due by <strong>AUGUST<\/strong><b>\u00a01ST<\/b>, <em><strong>unless otherwise stated<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plan now.\u00a0 Focus on your TB Blood Test, Physical and your AHA BLS CPR Certification.\u00a0 Make your appointments now! Begin compiling your requirements now.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/b><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><b>REQUIREMENTS TO BE COMPLETED<\/b><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><em><b>COMPLIO Requirements<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tb Blood Test results will be submitted to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.austincccompliance.com\/\"><strong>COMPLIO<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<b>QFT or T SPOT blood test <\/b>within 90 days of the start of the clinical semester which will be repeated annually at the direction of your department. <em><strong>Tb skin tests are NOT acceptable<\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/tb-test\/#gsc.tab=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>NEW Tb Blood Testing Requirement Instructions<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>All incoming Level 1 students must get a Physical Exam and record the results on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1tQ5GQADyzqfa2SvS-9oEWABUtr7Br-dL\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1tQ5GQADyzqfa2SvS-9oEWABUtr7Br-dL\/view?usp%3Dsharing&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1654974597414000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1U7f2ntCYAQI4uobdb3AiY\">Health Data form<\/a> (this form must be filled out and signed by a physician, physician&#8217;s assistant, or nurse practitioner and will need to be uploaded to your COMPLIO account)<\/li>\n<li>Flu Vaccine &#8211; <strong>DO NOT UPLOAD ANYTHING FOR THIS REQUIREMENT YET<\/strong> &#8211; more information will be sent out after the semester begins about the 2026-2027 Flu Vaccine season requirement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>REQUIREMENTS TO BE UPLOADED TO ACC PROFESSIONAL NURSING FORMSNET:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Instructions for submitting documents to the Professional Nursing FormsNet page:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Program Selection drop down menu &#8211; make sure you choose <strong>Professional Nursing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Track Selection drop down menu &#8211; choose the track you were accepted into for Fall 2026 (if you are not sure, please reach out to your Campus Cohort Administrator)<\/li>\n<li>If you see a Campus Selection drop down menu &#8211; choose the campus you have been assigned<\/li>\n<li>Current Semester\/Year drop down menu &#8211; choose <strong>Fall 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>TB Questionnaire Form<\/strong> &#8211; Complete your TB Questionnaire. See here for more information: <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/tb-test\/\">https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/tb-test\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of Board of Nursing (BON) Eligibility \u2013 <\/strong>A copy of your Texas Board of Nursing clearance blue card (front and back) OR your eligibility letter should have already been uploaded to the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdOmS3atvQ7-Y_-Le_z6q3zIGvXMFjQ4PkTGJpGk-nTKW_PuQ\/viewform\">TBON Clearance Submission Form<\/a>. If you have not completed this step, please do so immediately.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Upload your proof of Health Insurance <\/strong>\u00a0<strong>\u2013 upload here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.tfaforms.net\/wfnL3MY\">https:\/\/austincc.tfaforms.net\/wfnL3MY<\/a> &#8211; 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. <strong>Proof of insurance must be uploaded each semester<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Submit a copy <strong>(front and back)<\/strong> of your health insurance card. Coverage must cover the entire semester. <strong>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<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACC Health Sciences Health Insurance Information Page<\/a> for more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION BLS or ACLS Healthcare Provider CPR Certification ONLY <\/strong>\u2013 You must be certified by the American Heart Association <strong>[AHA]<\/strong> <strong>Basic Life Support<\/strong> <strong>[BLS]<\/strong> or <strong>Advanced Cardiac Life Support [ACLS]<\/strong> for Healthcare Providers <strong>only<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Upload your AHA BLS CPR card here:<\/strong>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.tfaforms.net\/wfdXWkL\">https:\/\/austincc.tfaforms.net\/wfdXWkL<\/a><\/li>\n<li>If your CPR card <em><strong>expires<\/strong> <strong>before<\/strong> <strong>December 15, 2026<\/strong><\/em>, you must get re-certified (re-do your CPR) prior to your paperwork submission deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Please refer to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/student\/resources\/#cpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CPR Certification &#8211; Student Resources page<\/a>\u00a0for a list of approved sites for certification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>HIPAA &#8211; HIPAA Packet &#8211; AD &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.tfaforms.net\/wfbLgB4\">https:\/\/austincc.tfaforms.net\/wfbLgB4<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>HIPAA &#8211; HIPAA Privacy Post Test &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.tfaforms.net\/wfZYng4\">https:\/\/austincc.tfaforms.net\/wfZYng4<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>St. David&#8217;s Healthcare &#8211; Bridging the Gap Modules (1-4 ONLY) &#8211; LINK COMING SOON!<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>St. David&#8217;s Healthcare &#8211; St. David&#8217;s Packet &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.tfaforms.net\/wfXYGEL\">https:\/\/austincc.tfaforms.net\/wfXYGEL<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>St. David&#8217;s Healthcare &#8211; St. David&#8217;s Mandatory Education Module Post Test &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.tfaforms.net\/wf2LR14\">https:\/\/austincc.tfaforms.net\/wf2LR14<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>St. David&#8217;s Healthcare &#8211; USP-800 Post Test &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.tfaforms.net\/wfnYm24\">https:\/\/austincc.tfaforms.net\/wfnYm24<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Student Reference Request, FERPA Release Form &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.tfaforms.net\/wfLMwXY\">https:\/\/austincc.tfaforms.net\/wfLMwXY<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>COMING TO FORMSNET SOON &#8211; Go ahead and complete these requirement and save them for uploading:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Level 1 ATI Resource Fee Payment Receipt<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>BEGINNING FALL 2026<\/strong> students will pay for this fee directly through the vendor&#8217;s website.\u00a0 <strong>INSTRUCTIONS COMING SOON!<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/ascension-seton\/#gsc.tab=0\">Ascension Pre-placement Requirement Modules Attestation Email<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1df_8QFjFQ5hP2tPDHl4R5WqSsoT6Xcp3\">COMPASS Access Agreement for Students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/programs\/handbooks\/#rnsg\">Fall 2026 Professional Nursing Student Handbook &#8211; FALL 2026 COMING LATER THIS SUMMER<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nursing.ttuhsc.edu\/bridge\/module1.php\">Bridging the Gap Modules<\/a>\u00a0(Complete Modules 1-4 only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>N95 FIT TESTING AND RMEQ\/OSHA FORM REQUIREMENTS:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Onsite fit testing will take place at our Eastview and Round Rock Campuses the last two weeks of July.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Instructions to schedule your fit test will be emailed to student Gmail accounts.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li><strong>After your fit test<\/strong> appointment, you will receive a copy of your fit test results and a pdf copy of your completed OSHA\/RMEQ questionnaire.\u00a0 Submit a copy of the fit test results and the RMEQ questionnaire.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PLEASE NOTE:<\/strong>\u00a0 All students must be fit tested by the ACC authorized vendor.\u00a0 <strong><em>We cannot accept fit testing results from students&#8217; employers.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Please direct all questions about your fit testing requirement to your Cohort Administrator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>FINAL SUBMISSION INFORMATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please be patient, this is a lengthy process.<\/li>\n<li>All documents are manually reviewed and verified by your Cohort Administrator.<\/li>\n<li>Watch your ACC Gmail accounts for emails regarding any items that need attention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;STEP 3: Drug Screen &#8211; SPECIMEN COLLECTION TIMEFRAME AUGUST 1st through 7th ONLY&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;step3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<em><strong>All incoming students will complete their drug scree through <a href=\"http:\/\/www.austincccompliance.com\/\">COMPLIO<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Urine specimens must be submitted <strong>only within<\/strong> the following timeframe: <strong>AUGUST 1st through 7th<\/strong><b>\u00a0ONLY<\/b>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Instructions will be sent to student&#8217;s Gmail account.<\/li>\n<li>The cost of the Drug Screen will be listed in the new provider&#8217;s system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>More information may be found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/drug-screening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drug Screening webpage<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Drug screening reports and all records pertaining to the results are considered confidential information with restricted access.<\/li>\n<li>Only the Health Science Compliance Coordinator has access to your drug screen report.\u00a0 <strong>The Health Sciences Compliance Coordinator will notify students directly if there are any issues with their drug screen results.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT: Drug Screens drawn prior to the posted time frame will be invalid and will be required to be redone at the cost of the student.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;REQUIRED LAB KIT AND UNIFORM INFORMATION&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;materials&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1527694476150{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]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.[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Lab Kit Information &#8211; TRADITIONAL TRACK STUDENTS &#8211; Order by JULY 31, 2026&#8243;]<strong>Incoming TRADITIONAL Students:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The deadline for ordering your <strong>FALL 2026<\/strong>\u00a0lab kit is <strong>JULY 31st<\/strong>. Order before 12AM CST on deadline date to avoid a late fee and shipping delays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong>\u00a0 Lab kits are shipped <strong><em>directly to the school to your assigned campus<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 If you order your lab kit and then switch campuses, please contact the vendor directly to update your order.<br \/>\nYou will receive your lab kit in the Nursing Skills Lab on your first assigned class day or as designated by your Instructor.<br \/>\nBe sure to order the correct lab kit using the correct school code for your assigned cohort.<br \/>\nThe school codes are listed on each Lab Kit Order Guide linked below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you change campuses after ordering your lab kit, it is your responsibility to contact the vendor directly to update your purchase.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To order your lab kit, <a href=\"https:\/\/direct.meaok.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a>. Follow the instructions linked below:\u00a0 COMING SOON!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B_scpI8I3A-ITGxXLTE0UUdtYms\/view?usp=drive_link&amp;resourcekey=0-oGUqtb9HstM1r2kKa_oyMw\">EVC Lab Kit Order Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B_scpI8I3A-IUnR2M0dBd21JVE0\/view?usp=drive_link&amp;resourcekey=0-BFF_F2KC482o3gvpO35DtA\">HLC Lab Kit Order Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B_scpI8I3A-IalpEV1Vvd3NoMVU\/view?usp=drive_link&amp;resourcekey=0-MgQA9X7CVVeJY6FGxzQyzA\">RRC Lab Kit Order Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Lab Kit Information &#8211; MOBILITY TRACK STUDENTS &#8211; Order by TBA&#8221;]<strong>Incoming MOBILITY Students ONLY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>INCOMING FALL 2026 Mobility Students Lab Pack &#8211; Order by TBA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The deadline for ordering your <strong>FALL\u00a02026<\/strong>\u00a0lab kit is <strong>TBA<\/strong>. Order before 12AM CST on deadline date to avoid a late fee and shipping delays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong>\u00a0 Lab kits are shipped <strong><em>directly to the school to your assigned campus<\/em><\/strong>.<br \/>\nYou will receive your lab kit in the Nursing Skills Lab on your first assigned class day or as designated by your Instructor.<br \/>\nBe sure to order the correct lab kit using the correct school code for your assigned cohort.<\/p>\n<p>To order your lab kit, <a href=\"https:\/\/direct.meaok.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a>. Follow the instructions linked below:\u00a0 COMING SOON!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>MOBILITY &#8211; FALL 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Clinical Uniform and Accessories &#8220;]<strong>Deadline: 1st week of classes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SCRUBS:\u00a0 (NOTE:\u00a0 all nursing students will wear teal colored scrubs no matter which cohort they are assigned)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrubs should be purchased through <strong>CAREER UNIFORMS only<\/strong>, they are the only approved vendor.\u00a0 \u00a0 They will sew the Professional Nursing patch to your uniforms for free.<\/p>\n<p>Please order through their portal:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/cu-collegiate.com\/Austin_C_C_R_N_\/shop\/home\">https:\/\/cu-collegiate.com\/Austin_C_C_R_N_\/shop\/home<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Teal scrubs may be purchased by other vendors without the patch. As long as the color matches the ACC teal color, they are acceptable.<\/p>\n<p>Patches should be adhered to the upper left arm of your scrub tops.\u00a0 <strong>NOTE:<\/strong>\u00a0 The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bison-tarpon-pxeh.squarespace.com\/\">ADNSA<\/a> may have patches for sale.\u00a0 Please reach out to the ADNSA for availability.\u00a0 Supplies are limited.<\/p>\n<p>You will be given an opportunity to buy gently used scrubs at orientation from the ADNSA. 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Smart watches <strong>may not<\/strong> be worn during any lecture exams)<\/li>\n<li>stethoscope<\/li>\n<li>pen light<\/li>\n<li>bandage scissors<\/li>\n<li>ball point pen (black ink only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may purchase the above equipment from any source, but if you wish to help support the ADNSA, feel free to make purchases from <a href=\"https:\/\/bison-tarpon-pxeh.squarespace.com\/mdf-stethoscopes\">MDF Stethoscope Package Deal for ACC ADN Students<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;ADNSA&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;adnsa&#8221;][vc_column_text]You are invited and encouraged to join the ADNSA (Associate Degree Nursing Student Association) for a onetime fee of $15. The ADNSA will be at orientation selling memberships, used scrubs, clipboards, t-shirts, and other great items! More information can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/bison-tarpon-pxeh.squarespace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACC Associate Degree Nursing Student Association page<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;TEXTBOOK AND COURSE INFORMATION&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1748376463252-20b376f9-3865&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Textbook Information &#8211; refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/austin.bncollege.com\/shop\/acc-virtual\/page\/find-textbooks\">ACC Bookstore<\/a> for textbooks and resources.\u00a0 Incoming Level 1 students will find all of the required course materials for the 1<sup>st<\/sup> and 2<sup>nd<\/sup> 8 weeks courses listed under course RNSG 1413.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/rnsg\/courses\/#gsc.tab=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Professional Nursing Course Information Pages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/rnsg\/student-resources\/#gsc.tab=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Professional Nursing Student Resources Page<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;IMPORTANT Registration Information&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1689771660135-a5b341e3-d03b&#8221;][vc_column_text]Refer to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/rnsg\/registration\/#gsc.tab=0\">Professional Nursing Registration Instruction page<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR INCOMING LEVEL 1 STUDENTS:\u00a0 <\/strong>Background checks showing as complete in Complio do not indicate clearance. The Health Sciences Compliance Coordinator reviews all background checks. The Nursing Department Cohort Administrators are sent a clearance list from the Health Sciences Compliance Coordinator about once a week. After your clearance has been verified by the Health Sciences Compliance Coordinator, students&#8217; Cohort Administrator will petition students to register and students will be notified via their ACC Gmail account with registration instructions. Please be patient. 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