Nursing Student Handbook - Wayne County Community College

ALLIANCE FOR CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (ACE)
ACE placement is a confidential, collaborative web-based system that allows member healthcare
and educational institutions a data base for student clinical placements. The ACE system
maintains the necessary medical/health information that is required for a student to work in a
healthcare facility.
ACE passport is an online course and assessment area for those training in the heath care
professions. As a nursing student you are required to pay a yearly program fee of $50.00 and
maintain good standing within the ACE network for the duration of your enrollment in the
nursing program.
The ACE passport program fee includes three comprehensive online courses and assessments in
OSHA standards, HIPAA requirements and safety precautions with regard to Blood Borne
Pathogens. Knowledge of these three subjects is a requirement to begin all clinical rotations, and
use of the ACE passport system will fulfill this requirement for a one year period. You will have
the ability to take the courses and assessments at your convenience and view the status of your
coursework and rotation requirements at anytime.
ACE REQUIREMENTS
The ACE system will also serve as a web accessible checklist of necessary rotation requirements
that include:
• Program health requirements
Students must provide a current health history and physical examination form when
starting the Nursing Program. The physical examination must be signed by a physician,
nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant. The original copy is maintained in the
Nursing Office.
Physical Examinations are valid for two years, provided there is no change in the
student’s health status. Pregnant students must submit a statement from their health care
provider verifying no physical limitations exist during pregnancy and following delivery.
Students who experience illness or injury that causes absence must provide
documentation of fitness for clinical duty. (Latex allergies are to be documented by a
physician and submitted to the Nursing office)
Any physical/learning disability must be clearly documented on the application and
physical examination form provided upon admission.
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