Nursing Program Compliance Requirements

General Education Requirements

Nursing students must meet the general education requirements of the university for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Technology Requirements

Students must have technology that meets the requirements of ExamSoft, the application used for all nursing course tests and exams. All students must have a laptop computer (Chromebooks and tablets are not acceptable). Refer to the minimum specifications for computers.

Upon Acceptance Into the Program

Students who accept the offer of admission into the College of Nursing will receive information from the Clinical Placement Office about our program compliance requirements. Information will be provided on how to establish a student account with our compliance vendor.

Students are responsible for uploading all required documents to their student account. The one-time fee for this service is approximately $150, which is the student's responsibility to pay at the time the account is established.

Program compliance requirements must be completed by the dates below. The requirement deadlines are dependent upon the admission cycle.

• Fall Admission Cycle: Requirements must be completed by Aug. 1
• Spring Admission Cycle: Requirements must be completed by Jan. 1

Students who are admitted to the program must provide proof of completion through official documentation fo all program compliance requirements.

Immunizations for Admission

Review immunization documentation requirements

Proof of current immunizations and screenings:

• Hepatitis B
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (TDaP)
• Tuberculosis Screening (TB)
• Varicella (Chicken Pox)
• Influenza (for the current flu season)
• COVID-19 (not required, but recommended)

All official vaccination documentation will be reviewed and approved by our outside vendor.

Criminal Background Check

Students who are admitted to the program must complete a background check. The Final acceptance into the program is dependent upon the completion of a background check.

Drug Testing

Students who are admitted to the program must complete a drug screening. Final acceptance into the program is dependent on a negative drug screen.

Health Insurance

George Fox University requires all students to have proof of health insurance. Students without insurance may purchase it through the university.

Healthcare Provider BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR/AED certification must be obtained from the American Heart Association only. Certification must be kept current throughout your time in the nursing program.