Skip to search and filter Access to Records Post-Graduation Graduates may have access to transcripts of their academic and clinical achievements and upon their request have verified copies furnished to institutions, agencies, and other programs as specified by the graduate. Read more Allocation of College of Nursing Spaces Read more Annual Review Process Read more ATI TEAS Exam Read more BSN-IH ATI Policy Read more Clinical Compliance Checklist - Advanced Programs Read more Clinical Compliance Checklist - Pre-Licensure Programs Read more Clinical Compliance Policy - Students The purpose of this guide is to identify which students must be compliant with the requirements in CastleBranch, outline the procedure to monitor compliance with requirements in CastleBranch, and define the consequences for those not in compliance with requirements in CastleBranch. Read more Code of Ethics for Nurses The Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (The Code) was developed as a guide for carrying out nursing responsibilities in a manner consistent with quality in nursing care and the ethical obligations of the profession. Read more College of Nursing Alumni Council The Alumni Council presents an award each year to selected students at graduation and all students are eligible to participate in the alumni council upon graduation. Read more COVID-19 Vaccine and Clinical Rotations Read more Criminal Background Check Policy - Students Read more Deferral Policy for BSN, BSN-IH, and MEPN Programs Read more Drug/Alcohol Test Policy & Procedures Read more Exam Guidelines: NHE Faculty Read more Exam Policy: NHE Students Read more Faculty Enrolling in Educational Programs Read more Fingerprint Clearance Card – Faculty A Fingerprint Clearance Card is required for clinical experiences. Read more Fingerprint Clearance Card – Students Read more Form FD-258 Guide (Fingerprint Clearance Card) Read more Graduate College Membership Read more Graduation Ceremony Policy Graduating candidates have two opportunities to celebrate degree completion: University of Arizona Commencement & College of Nursing Convocation. Read more Healthcare Professionals' Obligation to Self-Report Arizona law (A.R.S. § 32-3208) requires licensed health professionals and health-care professionals seeking licensure to report certain criminal charges to their professional licensing boards within 10 working days after a charge is filed. Read more HESI Admission Assessment (HESI A2) Read more HIPAA Policies & Compliance Statement All students are expected to comply with HIPAA policies of the University of Arizona, as well as any outside institutions where students are placed. Read more New Employee Orientation Read more Pre-Licensure Nursing Programs Clinical Faculty Handbook Read more Program Handbook Review Guidelines The College of Nursing has an official Student Handbook for each of the following five academic degree programs: BSN; MEPN; RN-MS; DNP; PhD. (Additional handbooks, such as the Clinical Faculty Handbook and the DNP Clinical Handbook, are not included in the process below but also may be updated annually.) This process provides basic guidelines for the annual review and update of these Handbooks. Read more Recruitment for Non-UA Research Read more Safe and Drug Free Campus The Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations (EDGAR Part 86) lay out several requirements with which all Institutions of Higher Education who receive federal funds or financial assistance must comply. The University of Arizona (UA) is serious about not only complying with the law in this area but also ensuring our institution does all it can to foster an environment that promotes the health and safety of everyone – students, staff and faculty alike – in our campus community. Read more Safe and Professional Performance in Clinical Laboratory Settings (BSN/MEPN Programs) All pre-licensure students in the College of Nursing are expected to demonstrate safe, professional behavior, which includes promoting the actual or potential well-being of clients, health care workers, and self. Read more Sigma Theta Tau International The University of Arizona chapter of Sigma is Beta Mu, Chapter 058. Membership is by invitation to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing. Read more Student Email Communication Policy Students enrolled in the College of Nursing’s degree programs are expected to conduct all communication (electronic and otherwise) in a professional manner. Read more Student Occupational Exposure Procedure in Clinicals This procedure covers what to do when a student has an incident/exposure (ex: needle stick) in the clinical setting, and includes information on how they can be reimbursed for any testing they might have done post-exposure. Read more Student Policies & Codes Read more Student Progression Process Read more Technical and Essential Qualifications for Nursing Students The following qualifications are required of all students for undergraduate and advanced practice nursing programs for successful admission, continuance, and graduation. Read more Transportation to Clinical Practice Sites Students are to provide their own transportation to whichever clinical or instructional sites they are assigned. Read more UA General Catalog The general catalog for the University of Arizona. Contains comprehensive information related to academic programs. Read more Uniform Policy: Pre-Licensure Students Read more University Policies & Procedures The official listing of University of Arizona Policies & Procedures. Unless where otherwise indicated, all CON students and personnel must comply with all University of Arizona policies and procedures. Read more Use of Electronic Devices in the Classroom Read more Use of Personal Electronic Devices in the Clinical Setting In general, students may not use cell phones, recording devices, or other electronic communication devices in the clinical area. Read more Use of Social Media Read more Workload Policy Read more
Access to Records Post-Graduation Graduates may have access to transcripts of their academic and clinical achievements and upon their request have verified copies furnished to institutions, agencies, and other programs as specified by the graduate. Read more
Clinical Compliance Policy - Students The purpose of this guide is to identify which students must be compliant with the requirements in CastleBranch, outline the procedure to monitor compliance with requirements in CastleBranch, and define the consequences for those not in compliance with requirements in CastleBranch. Read more
Code of Ethics for Nurses The Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (The Code) was developed as a guide for carrying out nursing responsibilities in a manner consistent with quality in nursing care and the ethical obligations of the profession. Read more
College of Nursing Alumni Council The Alumni Council presents an award each year to selected students at graduation and all students are eligible to participate in the alumni council upon graduation. Read more
Fingerprint Clearance Card – Faculty A Fingerprint Clearance Card is required for clinical experiences. Read more
Graduation Ceremony Policy Graduating candidates have two opportunities to celebrate degree completion: University of Arizona Commencement & College of Nursing Convocation. Read more
Healthcare Professionals' Obligation to Self-Report Arizona law (A.R.S. § 32-3208) requires licensed health professionals and health-care professionals seeking licensure to report certain criminal charges to their professional licensing boards within 10 working days after a charge is filed. Read more
HIPAA Policies & Compliance Statement All students are expected to comply with HIPAA policies of the University of Arizona, as well as any outside institutions where students are placed. Read more
Program Handbook Review Guidelines The College of Nursing has an official Student Handbook for each of the following five academic degree programs: BSN; MEPN; RN-MS; DNP; PhD. (Additional handbooks, such as the Clinical Faculty Handbook and the DNP Clinical Handbook, are not included in the process below but also may be updated annually.) This process provides basic guidelines for the annual review and update of these Handbooks. Read more
Safe and Drug Free Campus The Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations (EDGAR Part 86) lay out several requirements with which all Institutions of Higher Education who receive federal funds or financial assistance must comply. The University of Arizona (UA) is serious about not only complying with the law in this area but also ensuring our institution does all it can to foster an environment that promotes the health and safety of everyone – students, staff and faculty alike – in our campus community. Read more
Safe and Professional Performance in Clinical Laboratory Settings (BSN/MEPN Programs) All pre-licensure students in the College of Nursing are expected to demonstrate safe, professional behavior, which includes promoting the actual or potential well-being of clients, health care workers, and self. Read more
Sigma Theta Tau International The University of Arizona chapter of Sigma is Beta Mu, Chapter 058. Membership is by invitation to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing. Read more
Student Email Communication Policy Students enrolled in the College of Nursing’s degree programs are expected to conduct all communication (electronic and otherwise) in a professional manner. Read more
Student Occupational Exposure Procedure in Clinicals This procedure covers what to do when a student has an incident/exposure (ex: needle stick) in the clinical setting, and includes information on how they can be reimbursed for any testing they might have done post-exposure. Read more
Technical and Essential Qualifications for Nursing Students The following qualifications are required of all students for undergraduate and advanced practice nursing programs for successful admission, continuance, and graduation. Read more
Transportation to Clinical Practice Sites Students are to provide their own transportation to whichever clinical or instructional sites they are assigned. Read more
UA General Catalog The general catalog for the University of Arizona. Contains comprehensive information related to academic programs. Read more
University Policies & Procedures The official listing of University of Arizona Policies & Procedures. Unless where otherwise indicated, all CON students and personnel must comply with all University of Arizona policies and procedures. Read more
Use of Personal Electronic Devices in the Clinical Setting In general, students may not use cell phones, recording devices, or other electronic communication devices in the clinical area. Read more