Important Notice for Initial Licensure Applicants and Renewals:
Effective July 1,2012, Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes, provides that health care boards or the department shall refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration and shall refuse to admit a candidate for examination if the applicant:
(2) Each board within the jurisdiction of the department, or the department if there is no board, shall refuse to admit a candidate to any examination and refuse to issue a license, certificate, or registration to any applicant if the candidate or applicant or any principal, officer, agent, managing employee, or affiliated person of the applicant.
(a) Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony under chapter 409, chapter 817, or chapter 893, or similar felony offense committed in another state or jurisdiction, unless the candidate or applicant has successfully completed and drug court program for that felony and provides proof that the plea has been withdraw or the charges have been dismissed. Any such conviction or plea shall exclude the applicant or candidate from licensure, examination, certification, certification, or registration unless the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for such conviction or plea ended.
1. For felonies of the first or second degree, more than 15 years before the date of application.
2. For felonies of the third degree, more than 10 years before the date of application, except for felonies of the third degree under s. 893.13 (6)(a).
3. For felonies of the third degree under s. 893.13 (6)(a), more than 5 years before the date of application,
(b) Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony under 21 U.S.C. ss. 801-970, or 42 U.S.C. ss. 1395-1396, unless the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for such conviction or plea ended more than 15 years before the date of the application;
(c) Has been terminated for cause from the Florida Medicaid program pursuant to s. 409.913, unless the candidate or applicant has been in good standing with the Florida Medicaid program for the most recent 5 years;
(d) Has been terminated for cause, pursuant to the appeals procedures established by the state, from any other state Medicaid program, unless the candidate or applicant has been in good standing with the state Medicaid program for the most recent 5 years and the termination occurred at least 20 years before the date of the application; or
(e) Is currently listed on the United State Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individual and Entities.
NOTE: This section does not apply to candidates or applicants for initial licensure or certification who were enrolled in an educational or training program on or before July 1, 2009, which was recognized by a board or, if there is no board, recognized by the department, and who applied for licensure after July 1, 2012.
Admission to any nursing program may be denied based on the results of the criminal background check drug screening, and /or previous academic history, behavior.
You agree to submit to consumer credit reports, as needed, for financial and purposes.
All students entering nursing core concentration course must have on file a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification that is outlined in the School Of Nursing Handbook.
All students must submit documentations and proof of immunity for Hepatitis Be; Varicella; Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. Students are required to have season flu and current Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis vaccination; and Tuberculosis screening. A health physical must also be submitted. For Additional information regarding health requirements and documentation please refer to the School of Nursing Handbook and Catalog. These requirements are subject to change without notice. Students are financially responsible to meet current and required health requirements.
All students must have a cleared background and negative drug screen through Certified Background. For further details please refer to the School of Nursing Student Handbook and Catalog.
Please read each statement below:
1) I understand that it is my responsibility to familiarize myself with the School of Nursing and Graduate Studies Handbook and College Catalog.
2) I am aware of the practicum/ clinical requirements outlined in the College Catalog and School of Nursing and Graduate Studies handbook and I can fulfill the requirements.
3) I am aware that clinical hours may be scheduled for evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays. The College may not be able to accommodate special clinical schedule requests.
4) I am aware of the physical and mental capabilities outlines on the Functional Health and Abilities form and I attest that I am able to meet these requirements.
5) I am aware if there is a change to my physical and / or mental health capabilities outlined on the functional health and abilities form that will affect my ability to meet the requirements as a student, I will notify the Dean of Nursing within 24 hours.
6) I am aware of the admission requirements as outlined in the College Catalog and understand that all requirements must be met for admission consideration.
7) I am aware curriculum modifications or changes may occur to include policies and procedures during my enrollment.
8) I am aware of the nursing programs current program outcomes. The current licensure pass rate can be reviewed at https://appsmqa.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/Home.