Compliance Requirements

1. Background Check:

  • Conducted by the approved vendor within 1-3 business days.
  • UMSON does not review the specifics of your report, only if you passed it.
  • Contact the approved vendor directly with any concerns.

2. Drug Test: 

  • Complete through a LabCorp or Quest Diagnostics facility.
  • Take the lab slip provided from the approved vendor with you.

3. Immunizations:

  • You will submit a record of your immunization antibody titers or documentation of your vaccines and Tuberculosis screening.
  • Students unable to obtain documentation of immunity can be tested and immunized at the Student Health Center (408 W. Lombard St.). There may be a charge for these services depending on your insurance coverage.
  • Refer to the Compliance Self Tracker for a complete list.

4. CPR Certification:

  • Per our clinical/practicum partner site requirements, we can only accept a BLS certification from the American Heart Association for our Entry-into-Practice programs (BSN & MSN-E)
  • All other programs can submit a BLS certification from either the American Heart Association OR American Red Cross.

5. HIPAA Certification

  • Conducted through compliance vendor.

6. Code of Conduct

  • Conducted through compliance vendor.

7. RN License:

  • for RN-to-BSN, RN-to-MSN, MSN, and doctoral students only
  • Maryland or compact state licensure is required for all clinical/practicum rotations located in Maryland.