Drug testing for any student in the graduate program can be requested by the School of Nursing. The cost of this drug testing will be borne by the School of Nursing. The procedure for testing as described in the above section, Drug Testing Procedure, will be followed. Refusal by a student to submit to testing will result in that student's dismissal from the professional component of the School of Nursing. A student with a positive result from a drug test will be dismissed from the professional component, and referred for counseling at the Kentucky State University Student Health Program.
Any student, who voluntarily reports that they have a chemical dependency problem, will be counseled by the Chair's office at the School of Nursing. Conditions, if any, for continued participation in the program will be at the discretion of the Chair. The student will submit to drug tests as requested by the School of Nursing and will be dismissed if a positive drug test is obtained.
Admission/Readmission after a Positive Drug Test: A student whose admission is withdrawn or who is dismissed from the professional component of the School of Nursing due to a positive drug test will be considered for readmission if the following conditions are met:
Submit to an evaluation for substance abuse by a School of Nursing approved evaluation and/or treatment agency and complete the prescribed treatment program (KYSU students should call the Chair's Office (502-597-6964)).
Submission to a drug test prior to admission/readmission. This drug test will be at the student's expense. A positive drug test will result in ineligibility for admission/readmission.
Submission to random drug tests as requested by the School of Nursing after admittance to the professional component. A positive drug test will result in permanent dismissal from the School of Nursing.
I understand that as a requirement for admission to the Kentucky State University School of Nursing, I must submit to a drug test at a designated laboratory, which will provide the result of the test to the Chair of the School of Nursing. I understand that if the test result is positive, I will be denied admission to the School of Nursing Professional Component.
I further understand that I will be subject to drug tests while enrolled in the School of Nursing.