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Rutgers School of NursingClinical Clearance OverviewSchool of Nursing – Office of Student Services OperationsOffice of Clinical ClearanceYvonne McClendonManager of Clinical ClearanceVivian MolinaCoordinator of Clinical Clearance
Who are we?
Rutgers School of Nursing The Office of Clinical Clearance is responsible for theprocess, policy and procedures required for all School ofNursing students engaged in the clinical experience.Specifically we:– Verify that all student clinical requirements are completed and complywith the regulations set forth by the contracted clinical sites– Initiate contracts and required paperwork necessary for the clinicalexperience.– Oversee the clinical placement process for the graduate, RN to BS andSchool Nurse Certificate programs.– Notification of student compliance status to program directors whennecessaryClinical Clearance
Rutgers School of NursingClinical Deadline For the protection of yourself and the patients, there are anumber of requirements to be completed prior to beingcleared to participate in your clinicals. Each semester has aFinal Clearance Date by which all requirements must becompleted.Clinical Clearance Deadline for Incoming SecondDegree – ASAP!! If you do not have all of your requirements completed by thisdate, you will not be eligible to participate until the next time thecourse is offered. Since many courses are offered on an annualbasis, it is critical that you complete all of your clearancerequirements on timeClinical Clearance
Rutgers School of NursingClinical Clearance RequirementsThere are six (6) components to the Clinical Clearancerequirement for Undergraduate students:– Health/Immunization/Annual Physical/COVID Vaccine & Flu Vaccination– Background CheckCastleBranch– Urine Drug Screening– Student Disclosure Form– Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Student Health Services Upload toPatient Immunization Portalat https://patient-rbhs.medicatconnect.com(American Heart Association CPR/BLS for Healthcare providers– Student Notification of Program RequirementsCanvas (upload)Some requirements may take only a day to complete, while others can take several months and requiremultiple visits to a physician. It cannot be stressed enough how important it is that students read andunderstand each requirement and begin completing them long before the final clearance dateClinical Clearance
Health/Immunization/COVIDVaccine/Annual Physical & FluVaccination
Rutgers School of NursingStudent Health/Immunization, Annual Physical and Flu In order to complete your health/immunization and flu vaccination please visit theStudent Health Services website athttp://njms.rutgers.edu/departments/family medicine/shs/immunizations.cfm anddownload the immunization and health forms. Please select the packet “ Category1 (Updated 1.30.19)” You must follow the directions on the packet Students must submit all information to Student Health Services through the PatientImmunization Portal at https://patient-rbhs.medicatconnect.com/. Please log onand enter your Rutgers NETID and password to upload your documents. Any questions about Health/Immunization and Flu Vaccination requirements pleasecontact Student Health Services, via secure message through the PatientImmunization Portal at https://patient-rbhs.medicatconnect.com/ To submit your health and immunization documents, You may also fax yourdocuments to Student Health Services at (973) 972-0018The Office of Clinical Clearance does not handle/receive any health relateddocumentsClinical Clearance
Rutgers School of NursingStudent Health and Immunizationhttp://njms.rutgers.edu/shs/immun son.cfmNursing studentsClinical Clearance
Rutgers School of NursingStudent Health and Immunizationhttp://njms.rutgers.edu/shs/immun son.cfmUndergraduatestudents must choosethis packetClinical Clearance
Rutgers School of NursingFlu Vaccination and Annual Physical The Flu Vaccination is part of your Health and Immunization requirement.If you do not have a flu vaccine on file with Student Health Services yourare considered non-compliant for the health and immunizationrequirement. All students are required to have the 2021-2022 Flu Vaccination inorder to participate in Summer 2020 clinicals. This vaccination musthave a date after August 1, 2021. The vaccination must be for the2021- 2022 flu season. Please check with your healthcare provider toensure that you have received the proper vaccine. Students must submitFlu Vaccination information to Student Health Services through the PatientImmunization Portal at https://patient-rbhs.medicatconnect.com/ Any questions about Health/Immunization and Flu Vaccinationrequirements please contact Student Health Services, via securemessage through the Patient Immunization Portal at https://patientrbhs.medicatconnect.com/ (log on using netid and password)Clinical Clearance
Rutgers School of NursingImmunization Portal To confirm you have completed your health requirements, pleaselog on to the Patient Immunization Portal at https://patientrbhs.medicatconnect.com/ with your Rutgers NETID andpassword. To view your immunization records, click on theImmunization tab, View History, and Print. At the bottom of yourrecord, you will find any missing requirements. You may submitany outstanding immunization documentation through the portalunder the Upload tab. If you are uncertain about your requirements, you may find yourprogram and corresponding packet at:http://njms.rutgers.edu/shs/immun son.cfmClinical Clearance
Rutgers School of NursingPatient Immunization Portal How to obtain your immunization record through the portalhttps://patient-rbhs.medicatconnect.com1. Use your Rutgers NETID and PASSWORD to log inSelect Immunizations and View HistoryClinical Clearance
Rutgers School of NursingPatient Immunization Portal How to obtain your immunization record through the portalThen click PrintClinical Clearance
Criminal Background Check,Urine Drug Testing and StudentDisclosure FormStudent Notification of ProgramRequirementsCPR
Rutgers School of NursingCriminal Background Check, Urine Drug Testing andStudent Disclosure Form Criminal Background Check Urine Drug Testing Student Disclosure Form(*pricing subject to change)Rutgers School of Nursing uses CastleBranch (www.castlebranch.com) as a secureplatform that allows you to order your background check, urine drug screen andcomplete your Student Disclosure Form online. Please refer to the following link /background-check.htmlCriminal Background & Disclosure Form Code RU38Urine Drug Screen Code RU38DTAn all-inclusive package is available. The package code is RU38all and includes thebackground check, document manager (disclosure form) and drug test all in one.Please indicate your NetID in the Student ID field. The criminal background check is good for two years. If youhave completed this within the last two years via CastleBranch you will not need to do again. If you have anyadditional questions, please contact CastleBranch Student Support at 888-914-7279Matriculation StatementClinical Clearance
Rutgers School of NursingCastleBranch (screenshot)Enter appropriate codeClinical Clearance
Rutgers School of NursingCPR (upload to Canvas)All students are required to have a current valid American HeartAssociation "Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers"CPR certificationUpload a copy of CPR card (front and back) to Canvas in order to be clearedfor clinical.These certifications can be completed at a variety of training centers andare valid for two (2) years from the day that you pass the course.Clinical Clearance
Rutgers School of NursingStudent Notification of Program RequirementsForm (upload to Canvas) All students are required to complete and sign the Student Notification ofProgram Requirements Form. This form is a contract between the studentand the School of Nursing which outlines some the key expectations of theclinical experience (please note that other rules and regulations will beprovided throughout the program).Clinical Clearance
Introduction to Canvas
Rutgers School of NursingCanvas /Clinical ClearanceCanvas may be accessed fromSN website orhttps://canvas.rutgers.edu/Clinical Clearance
Rutgers School of NursingCanvas /Clinical ClearanceClinical Clearance Requirements ance-requirements.htmlAll requirements must be completed to participate in clinical. Clinical clearance requirements can be found on Canvas at https://canvas.rutgers.edu under the “School ofNursing - Student Information” section.How to find the clinical requirements for your program:1.2.3.4.5.Go to Canvas https://canvas.rutgers.eduLog on using your NetId and passwordChoose “School of Nursing – Student Information”Read the Clinical Clearance Guide “Welcome”Click “Modules” and you will automatically view the requirements for your degree programPlease use the clinical clearance grid located on the “syllabus page” in order to verify your program clinical requirements. Students are enrolled in “sections” whichcorrespond with your program. Please confirm that you are enrolled in the correct section/program.6.Click on “Grades” to see all requirements that you have completedSpecial Note: Some clinical sites may require additional requirements not listed on Canvas. If additionalinformation is needed you will be notified.Clinical Clearance
Rutgers School of NursingNavigating CanvasSchool of Nursing - Student Informationhttps://canvas.rutgers.eduSelect “School of Nursing - Student Information”Clinical ClearanceSelect “NetID Login”
Rutgers School of NursingNavigating CanvasSchool of Nursing - Student InformationDashboardSelect “School of Nursing – Student Information”Clinical Clearance
Rutgers School of NursingNavigating CanvasSchool of Nursing - Student InformationWelcomeClinical Clearance
Rutgers School of NursingNavigating CanvasSchool of Nursing - Student InformationCourse SyllabusClinical Clearance
Rutgers School of NursingNavigating CanvasSchool of Nursing - Student InformationModulesClinical Clearance
Rutgers School of NursingNavigating CanvasSchool of Nursing - Student InformationGradesClinical Clearance
Rutgers School of NursingClinical Clearance OverviewClinical Clearance
Rutgers School of NursingOffice of Clinical ClearanceFor questions or concerns regarding clinical clearanceplease emailclinicalclearance@sn.rutgers.eduor call (973) 972-8544Yvonne McClendonManager of Clinical ClearanceSherri Lynn MooseContract and Graduate SpecialistClinical ClearanceVivian MolinaClinical Clearance Coordinator
Patient Immunization Portal at. https://patient-rbhs.medicatconnect.com . CastleBranch. Canvas (upload) Health/Immunization/COVID Vaccine/Annual Physical & Flu Vaccination . Rutgers School of Nursing. Clinical Clearance . . School of Nursing - Student Information " section.
