School of Nursing

Tradition of Excellence

Clinical Requirements

Once you have been accepted into Avila's nursing program, you must:

Have a current physical examination
Have a complete health history
Meet immunization and other clinical agency requirements prior to the beginning of and continuing throughout nursing clinical courses (these requirements are subject to change).
Complete criminal disclosure information and background check.
Hold current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) (Health Professional American Heart Association 2 year)
Submit an initial two-step TB screen and an annual TB screen at the beginning of the second year of the program.
Carry health insurance coverage while in the nursing major (a health insurance form must reflect company and coverage and be on file in the nursing office).

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