DNP Clinical

All clinical clearance documentation requirements are due 14 days prior to the start of the clinical course. If a student is not cleared 7 days prior to the start of the first day of their clinical course, they will be administratively dropped without warning (NO EXCEPTIONS).

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO CLINICAL COURSES - All students need to have completed:

1. Submission/approval of Student & Preceptor Information Request Forms
2. Completion of signed Confirmation of Clinical Placement Form - Signed & returned by preceptor
3. Completed contract if required by agency. Signed by facility & university
4. Health clearance through EXXAT - Student needs to be cleared by EXXAT with submission of COVID vaccine/religious exemption*
5. Completed Urine Drug Screen - Result of "APPROVED" through Universal
6. Completed Background Check - Result of "APPROVED" through Universal (Anyone who lives in New York State or who has lived in New York State in the last 7 years must complete a New York background check in addition to the one in New Jersey) *The background recheck should only be completed when the initial background check is about to expire or has expired*

                                                                                                        

*Religious exemption of COVID 19 vaccine needs to be approved by practicum site prior to start of clinical hours

PRECEPTOR REQUEST DUE DATES

Fall Semester August 1st
Spring Semester January 2nd
Summer Semester April 30th 

CLINICAL CLEARANCE DUE DATES

Clinical Deadlines Fall         Semester Spring         Semester Summer         Semester
EXXAT                      Health Clearance August 10th January 10th May 10th
Criminal & Urine Drug Screen check August 10th January 10th May 10th
Signed confirmation of clinical placement form August 10th January 10th May 10th
Fully executed contract  (if required) August 10th January 10th May 10th