Undergrad Nursing Handbook - D'Youville College

2 Step Tuberculin Screen initially, to be updated annually
Annual Physician's or Nurse Practitioner physical on file
Health Insurance
+Not required but the Meningitis Response Form must be returned to the Health
Center.
Students must meet all health requirements as identified above for all clinical nursing courses
prior to enrollment in 200 level and above courses. Failure to meet health requirements will result
in loss of clinical hours. Clinical hours will need to be made up at the student’s expense.
A complete pre-entrance physical examination, which includes the New York state immunization
requirement, is required of all students. Information about these requirements can be found here:
http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2370.pdf
All the necessary forms (student health form, meningitis vaccination form, clinical rotation
physical form, health records release form, etc.) and information can be found online at:
http://www.dyc.edu/campus_life/services/health_center.aspx
Health Insurance
It is strongly recommended that all students carry health insurance coverage for the duration of
the program experience. Students assume responsibility for their own medical care. Information
regarding a basic injury and illness insurance plan is available through the college Health Center.
Limited services are available through the Student Health Service.
Students are responsible for any health care costs, even those that arise from clinical or
laboratory assignments. The college assumes no responsibility for a student’s medical care. By
federal law, all International Students must carry health insurance coverage. International
students will be billed directly by the college.
If you have any questions regarding the health record requirements, please contact the Health
Center at 829.8777 or visit the Health Center’s website at:
http://www.dyc.edu/campus_life/services/health_center.aspx
4. Current certification in Adult, Child and Infant CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) for the
Professional Rescuer is required for all nursing courses at and above the 200 level.
There are several opportunities in the community for completion of the course including:
American Red Cross courses and American Heart Association courses. Students can contact
either organization by phone or via the organization websites for course schedules, locations and
fees.
Completion of exclusively on-line CPR courses is not acceptable. Acceptable courses must
include a hands-on practice and testing component.
5. Students must meet HIPAA requirements as specified by clinical facility.
6. Students may be required to provide personally identifiable information to meet the requirement
of clinical agencies. Failure to supply such information will result in student’s ineligibility to
complete the nursing program.
7. Students are responsible for transportation to and from clinical sites.
8. Students may not register for on-campus courses on their scheduled clinical day. Hours vary at
different clinical sites. Students may be required to attend clinicals at days/times for which they
are not registered due to clinical site availability.
9. Attire must follow uniform guidelines as outlined here and in the course syllabi.
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