Miscellaneous Information for Accepted Nursing Students
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) CERTIFICATION
Students are required to provide documentation of current professional level certification in Basic Life Support for adult,
child, and infant. Certification can only be earned through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
and must remain current throughout the Program. Courses meeting this requirement are: The American Heart
Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers OR the American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare
Providers. Failure to comply will result in exclusion from the clinical learning experience.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS, TOXICOLOGY SCREENING & HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL/PRACTICE/LICENSURE OR
REGISTRY RESTRICTIONS
Due to clinical learning affiliate requirements, criminal background checks and toxicology (drug) screening may be
required for all CT-CCNP students prior to participation in clinical experiences. Students must follow instructions for
obtaining a background and/or toxicology screening at college of attendance.
Students who are found guilty of having committed a felony/misdemeanor and/or are found to have a positive toxicology
screen may be prevented from participating in clinical experiences in accordance with clinical learning facility policy. Results
of student background checks and toxicology screening do not become a part of the student’s educational record, as
defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”). If a student cannot participate in a clinical rotation at
an assigned facility, the student will not be able to complete the objectives of the course and of the program.
FELONY CONVICTION
At the time of application for RN licensure an applicant will be asked the following question by the Connecticut
Department of Public Health: “Have you ever been found guilty or convicted as a result of an act which constitutes a felony
under the laws of this state, federal law or the laws of another jurisdiction and which, if committed within this state, would
have constituted a felony under the laws of this state? If your answer is "yes", give full details, dates, etc. on a separate
notarized statement and furnish a Certified Court Copy (with court seal affixed) of the original complaint, the answer, the
judgment, the settlement, and/or the disposition.” The Connecticut Department of Public Health review and make all
decisions regarding these cases.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS OF THE RN STUDENT
The Technical Standards provided are in the Student Handbook, http://www.ct.edu/academics/nursing#docs, and reflect
a sample of performance abilities and characteristics necessary to successfully complete the requirements of the nursing
program. These standards are not admission requirements. The student is responsible for notifying the nursing director
and the Disability Services Coordinator of conditions that may impact the student’s ability to meet the Technical
Standards.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
• Immunization Requirements- students will receive a packet of information describing current college policies.
• CT-CCNP Health Assessment Form - completed forms (which document specific requirements for the nursing
program) must be on file in accordance with college policy.
PROGRAM COST
Tuition and fees for CT-CCNP students can be found at http://www.ct.edu/admission/tuition. Nursing students will incur
additional fees including but not limited to a clinical program fee https://www.ct.edu/files/pdfs/ccc-extension-2022.pdf , the
CT-CCNP Student Assessment Fee and the Nursing Media Fee, https://www.ct.edu/files/pdfs/ccc-tier2-2022.pdf. Additional
expenses specific to the nursing program relate to essential requirements of the program such as clinical uniforms and
supplies, health, immunization, toxicology screening, and background checks.
WAIVER OF LICENSURE GUARANTEE
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science degree with a major in Nursing, the graduate meets the educational
requirements to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). Graduation from the
CT-CCNP does not guarantee licensure to practice nursing; licensure requirements and procedures are the responsibility of
the State Board of Nursing where the graduate seeks to be licensed as an RN. Permission to take the NCLEX-RN examination
is established by law and granted by each State Board of Nursing. For example, at the time of application for licensure as an
RN in any state, an applicant may be asked about felony conviction. All licensure decisions regarding cases of felony
convictions are made by the respective State Board(s) of Nursing.