times in order to participate in clinical experiences. Additional requirements may be requested depending on requirements specified by the clinical agency where students complete their practicum work.

• Students will NOT be permitted in practicum areas until ALL compliance requirements, except for the current flu season vaccination, are met and are current. The flu vaccination is due by October 15th. The SON retains authority in determining a student's eligibility for clinical placement.
• Students must meet all clinical agency placement requirements. Students who become non-compliant during a term will be ineligible for practicum placement and may not return to the affiliate site until fully compliant with applicable requirements. Any clinical days missed as a result of non-compliance will be considered unexcused absences with no opportunity for making up the absence. Students may also be subject to other penalties outlined by the course faculty.

PLEASE NOTE: It is students' responsibility to keep track of their records and requirements, in addition to submitting documentation in a timely manner. Practicum compliance requirements may be subject to change without notice due to individual and separate policy changes received from our clinical agencies.

CastleBranch Medical Document Manager (Online Compliance System)

All requirements and supporting compliance documents are to be submitted to and held by our compliance vendor, CastleBranch. Students must register for their personal medical document manager. Questions regarding initial set-up and subsequent issues must be directed to a CastleBranch Representative at (888)-723-4263. Students must supply their own copy and keep the original documentation for their records. The SON will NOT copy immunizations or re-furnish immunization documentation to students for their own records, for CastleBranch, or for third parties (e.g., employers). This documentation is collected for the sole purpose of monitoring compliance in accordance with affiliate and public health requirements. Students should contact their healthcare providers or Student Health Services to obtain this documentation. Students may also access their previously uploaded documentation by reaching out to CastleBranch support, or logging into their accounts and accessing the document Manager.

Compliance Requirements

Directions to register for a CastleBranch account are provided upon program admission. Students who have questions about compliance requirements and/or clinical eligibility are encouraged to speak with the CastleBranch Coordinator or Program Administrator. Compliance requirements are due prior to the University's start of the semester for Fall Admission. The SON partners with various clinical affiliate sites to provide clinical experiences for students as part of the educational requirements for the nursing program(s).