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General Requirements

Freshman-For you it will be easy. You will need to comply with Culver-Stockton or Quincy University only in the beginning. Since you will not be in clinicians, Blessing-Rieman will not need any health information until the Spring semester of Freshman year. The Student Services Officer will be visiting your Freshman classes and introducing you all to the requirements when the time is right. (If you have not kept a record of your previous immunizations, you will need to get copies of your records from your physician, high school or County Health Department.)

Sophomore-Prior to attending classes for your first semester as a sophomore, you will be required to submit copies of the following (no exceptions will be made):

A copy of the BRCN self reported health screening. Also, the college reserves the right to request of any student a physical exam from a physician, and/or a signed waiver in regard to health status.
Two MMR immunizations. One by the age one and one after age 5, or lab or physician certified evidence of immunity.
Hepatitis B Series. This is a three step series with the second shot coming one month after the first and the third coming 5 months after the second shot. There are a total of three shots.
A Mantoux TB skin test. If this is your first TB test or more then two years have lapsed since you last received it you will be required to get a two step TB test. The 2-step is as follows: initial test is done and is read 48 hours later; 2nd test is done one week later and is read 48-72 hours later. After the two step test you are required to have one done annually.
Tetanus (Td) within the last 10 years.
CPR - The CPR class must be American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider. Classes are conducted by Blessing Hospital. For information contact Education Services at ext 4830. You may also visit the American Heart Associations web site to find other locations and times.
Criminal Background Check. Every student is required to do a background check. This is done online and is needed from the student’s home state and/or Illinois. Example: If you are from Missouri you will need a background check from both IL and MO. If you are from Illinois you will just need one from IL. Information about how to access the web page can be found at the bottom of this page.
Drug Screen. Every student must submit to a drug screen No More then 30 days prior to the start of the sophomore semester. This can be done through Blessing Physician Services. To schedule an appointment call (217)224-6423.
Proof of Health Insurance. A copy of the card. Contact the Student Service Officer for information about private coverage plans. BRCN does not sell health insurance nor process health insurance claims.
Proof of Car insurance. Only required if you have a car.

Please be aware when scheduling these immunizations that there might be a wait between certain injections if you are having more than one immunization done. Please contact your local health department if you have any questions regarding multiple immunizations. There will be a 30 day wait between the first and second Hepatitis injections, and a six month wait between the first and third Hepatitis injections.

Annual TB injections do not conflict with other injections, and may be taken at any time. These are available without cost from the Public Health clinics.

(Last Updated: 4/24/2008 9:04:17 AM By: sgeschwandner)

Student Criminal Background Check Policy Statement

All Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing students are required to undergo a criminal background check prior to beginning clinical rotations at the sophomore level. The Illinois State Law authorizing this check is known as the “Health Care Worker Background Check Act.” The law was enacted for the protection of most the frail and disabled citizens of the State of Illinois. The academic programs of Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing require clinical training experiences that may include the treatment of children, developmentally disabled, or vulnerable adults. The criminal background check includes self-disclosure of your criminal history and investigation of your criminal history by the Illinois State Highway Patrol and/or in the state in which the student has permanent residence. If a student is from Missouri they would need both an Illinois background check and a Missouri. If they are from Illinois they would just need an Illinois background check.

The student has a right to (a) obtain a copy of the criminal record report, (b) challenge the accuracy and completeness and (c) request a waiver.

The student may be withdrawn from clinical courses or may be dismissed from the program if the Criminal History Record Check shows a conviction of any of the criminal offenses listed in the policy book.

http://www.myvci.com/blessingrieman

(Last Updated: 1/25/2008 11:17:17 AM By: dwinters)

Student Services Information

Student Services is responsible for student health, compliance with immunizations, apartments, student employment, counseling services, textbooks, student assistants, and liaison with the Student Nurse Organization.