Program Details

ADN students attend orientation program in summer prior to the fall start of clinical nursing courses. LPN to ADN students: Attend orientation program in spring prior to the summer start of clinical nursing courses. Health Record Requirement: Physical examinations, including immunizations, must be completed prior to the start of clinical nursing courses. Students who are required to perform clinical rotations in cooperating healthcare agencies must be willing and able to conform to all clinical requirements of participating clinical agencies, including but not limited to: criminal background investigation; drug screening; immunizations including seasonal influenza vaccines; Tuberculosis screening; employment verifications; and, successful completion of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. (CPR certification must be the American Heart Association Certification for Healthcare Providers). Students are responsible for all costs associated with these requirements. It is the responsibility of the student to maintain current records throughout the program. RCC uses a third party vendor for all screenings and for maintenance of documents. Your instructor will provide you with all details to purchase this service, including deadlines for completion. Maintain a grade of “C” or higher in all courses in the curriculum. Maintain professionalism in both campus and clinical settings, especially in attitude and responsibility. Failure to meet this requirement can result in termination from the program. Students are responsible for purchasing the required clinical uniforms and name tags through the college’s designated supplier. Standardized tests will be taken after each module/semester or other stated interval in the nursing program. The cost of the standardized testing packages is the responsibility of the student. Conviction of a felony, misdemeanor or any offense substantially related to the qualifications, functions and duties of a registered nurse may constitute grounds for not allowing a candidate to take the licensing exam. This decision is made by the State Board of Nursing. For questions regarding this issue, call the Virginia Board of Nursing 804-367-4515. Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screens: A criminal background check and urine drug screen is required of each student, and must be conducted by the college-designated contractor. Information will be provided at orientation. The costs of the background check and the drug screen are the responsibility of the student. Nursing students should be in good standing from all previous healthcare employers. Students may be denied clinical placement based on previous work history and thus, cannot be entered into or possibly complete the nursing program. Nursing students enrolled in clinical nursing courses are required to have malpractice insurance. Students may purchase malpractice insurance from independent providers. Some clinical agencies may require student health insurance for attendance at their facility. All students are not required to meet this criteria unless required by the clinical agency, but are advised to seek appropriate resources to protect your health. Students are responsible for following the clinical policy for safe handling of bio-hazards and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in the prevention of blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases. Additionally, students are responsible for employing appropriate ergonomics to prevent injury. Students will be responsible for medical costs for any injury received while in a clinical setting, including injuries for which testing is required by clinical agencies. Rappahannock Community College is not responsible for student accidents/incidents which occur in the classroom, clinical or lab setting. RCC does not provide any student health services. The student assumes financial responsibility for accidents/incidents requiring medical attention. RCC does not provide any student health services. The student assumes responsibility for accidents, incidents and/or illnesses that require medical attention. All students will sign an Assumption of Risk form at the beginning of the program that shall remain in force for the duration of the student’s program.