CON Background Checks - Revision history

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Policy

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	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">This policy applies to all degree-seeking students.</p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">This policy applies to all degree-seeking students.</p>

	===Policy===		==Policy==
	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">UNMC requires background checks on newly admitted students. Students may need to submit to additional and/or repeated background checks depending on program and clinical placement requirements. Students are required to submit the annual disclosure statement at the beginning of every academic year.</p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">UNMC requires background checks on newly admitted students. Students may need to submit to additional and/or repeated background checks depending on program and clinical placement requirements. Students are required to submit the annual disclosure statement at the beginning of every academic year.</p>
	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">The College of Nursing (CON) reserves the right to rescind an offer of admission or progression or to place monitoring requirements on any individual whose background investigation reveals a history of conduct that: </p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">The College of Nursing (CON) reserves the right to rescind an offer of admission or progression or to place monitoring requirements on any individual whose background investigation reveals a history of conduct that: </p>

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Scope

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	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Establishes criteria for requiring background checks on admission and additional and/or repeated background checks depending on program and clinical placement requirements. </p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Establishes criteria for requiring background checks on admission and additional and/or repeated background checks depending on program and clinical placement requirements. </p>

	===Scope===		==Scope==
	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">This policy applies to all degree-seeking students.</p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">This policy applies to all degree-seeking students.</p>

	===Policy===		===Policy===
	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">UNMC requires background checks on newly admitted students. Students may need to submit to additional and/or repeated background checks depending on program and clinical placement requirements. Students are required to submit the annual disclosure statement at the beginning of every academic year.</p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">UNMC requires background checks on newly admitted students. Students may need to submit to additional and/or repeated background checks depending on program and clinical placement requirements. Students are required to submit the annual disclosure statement at the beginning of every academic year.</p>

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Purpose

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	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Establishes criteria for requiring background checks on admission and additional and/or repeated background checks depending on program and clinical placement requirements. </p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Establishes criteria for requiring background checks on admission and additional and/or repeated background checks depending on program and clinical placement requirements. </p>

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Jbarrier: Jbarrier moved page CON Background Checks Disclosure Statements to CON Background Checks: Policy was renamed.

2025-08-21T22:16:18Z

Jbarrier moved page CON Background Checks Disclosure Statements to CON Background Checks: Policy was renamed.

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 <p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">The CON will review background checks in a timely manner and will determine, as part of a holistic review, what constitutes an adverse finding in the background check that may result in denial of admission or dismissal from the program. Determinations by the CON are final. </p>
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+===Identification of Vendors===
-<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">In reviewing the background check reports, disclosure statements and any information submitted, the committee may consider the following factors in making its determinations: the nature and seriousness of the offense or event, the circumstances surrounding the offense or event, the relationship between the duties to be performed as part of the educational program and the offense committed, the age of the person when the offense or event occurred, whether the offense or event was an isolated or repeated incident, the length of time that has passed since the offense or event, past employment and history of academic or disciplinary misconduct, evidence of successful rehabilitation, and the accuracy of the information provided by the applicant or student in the application materials, disclosure forms or other materials. The committee should bear in mind both the safety interests of the patient and the workplace, as well as the educational interest of the student. In reviewing background checks and supplementary information, advice may be obtained from University counsel or other appropriate advisors.</p>
+<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">All background checks will be performed by vendors approved by UNMC and the CON and/or clinical agency who may be requesting a specific type of check.</p>

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Policy

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	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">This policy applies to all degree-seeking students.</p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">This policy applies to all degree-seeking students.</p>
	===Policy===		===Policy===
	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">~~Nurses are held to high professional standards that require the exercise of sound judgment and ethical behavior. Therefore the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Nursing~~ requires background checks on ~~all~~ newly admitted students and ~~annual disclosure statements~~ on ~~all currently enrolled students~~. ~~Background checks~~ are required ~~by affiliating agencies and may be a condition~~ to ~~be a candidate for state licensure~~.</p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">UNMC requires background checks on newly admitted students. Students may need to submit to additional and/or repeated background checks depending on program and clinical placement requirements. Students are required to submit the annual disclosure statement at the beginning of every academic year.</p>
	<ol style="max-width:~~67em~~ !important;">		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">The College of Nursing (CON) reserves the right to rescind an offer of admission or progression or to place monitoring requirements on any individual whose background investigation reveals a history of conduct that: </p>
	~~<li>All UNMC students, including the~~ College of Nursing ~~students submit a disclosure statement as part of~~ the ~~admission process. Applicants~~ to ~~the undergraduate nursing program must also submit and complete a background check by the vendor chosen by UNMC or the College of Nursing as a condition of admission.</li>~~		<ul style="max-width:67em !important;">
	~~<li>Applicants must complete the required background check following the~~ offer of admission ~~but prior~~ to ~~enrollment. Admission may be denied or rescinded based~~ on a ~~review~~ of ~~the background check and disclosure statement.~~</li>		<li>is reasonably determined to increase the risk of harm to patients or individuals on UNMC premises; or </li>
	<~~li>Students who refuse to submit to a background check will not be admitted or progressed.</li~~>		<li>was not accurately disclosed in response to a direct question regarding criminal history on any application for admission in connection with the program; or </li>
	<li>~~A background check or disclosure statement revealing criminal activity including but not limited to assault, theft or illegal drug/alcohol activity will be submitted~~ to the ~~office of the Director~~ of ~~the Undergraduate Program and/or Division Assistant Dean for review. The Director or Division Assistant Dean may request that the applicant submit additional information relating~~ to the criminal activity such as a written explanation, court documents and police reports. The Undergraduate Admission, Progression, Graduation, Scholarship/Grant Committee will then review all the information and determine whether the offer of admission or ~~progression should be withdrawn.</li>~~		<li>is inconsistent with the high standard of ethical conduct required of all members of the academic community; or </li>
	~~<li>The committee decisions are final and cannot be appealed.</li>~~		<li>is otherwise unbefitting a member of the academic community or would preclude completion of required educational activities. </li>
	<li>A background check will be honored for the duration of enrollment if the student is continuously enrolled. A student who has a break in enrollment of at least two semesters in the approved curriculum of the certificate or ~~degree program is required to complete a new background check.~~</li>		</ul>
	<li>~~Students will be required to update the disclosure form yearly. The student must report any new convictions involving criminal activity, including but~~ not ~~limited~~ to ~~theft, assault and illegal drug/alcohol activity other than minor traffic violations which could interfere with clinical placements or obtaining~~ a ~~licensure to practice nursing. The student must also report if they have been a defendant in a civil suit. Involvement in~~ criminal ~~activity that occurs or is discovered while a student is~~ in ~~attendance at~~ the ~~University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Nursing may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal and will be addressed through the university’s academic~~ or ~~disciplinary policies.~~</li>
	<li>~~Falsification~~ of ~~information, including omission~~ of ~~relevant information, may result in denial~~ of ~~admission~~ or ~~dismissal from the program.~~</li>
	<li>Background check reports and other submitted information are confidential and may only be reviewed by University of Nebraska Medical Center officials and affiliated clinical facilities in accordance with the Family Educational Records and Privacy Act (FERPA). Student background check reports, disclosure statements and other submitted student information will be maintained in the office of the ~~Director~~ of ~~the Undergraduate Program and/or Division Assistant Dean~~.</li>
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 <li>Background check reports and other submitted information are confidential and may only be reviewed by University of Nebraska Medical Center officials and affiliated clinical facilities in accordance with the Family Educational Records and Privacy Act (FERPA). Student background check reports, disclosure statements and other submitted student information will be maintained in the office of the Director of the Undergraduate Program and/or Division Assistant Dean.</li>
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 ===Review Procedure===
 <p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">In reviewing the background check reports, disclosure statements and any information submitted, the committee may consider the following factors in making its determinations: the nature and seriousness of the offense or event, the circumstances surrounding the offense or event, the relationship between the duties to be performed as part of the educational program and the offense committed, the age of the person when the offense or event occurred, whether the offense or event was an isolated or repeated incident, the length of time that has passed since the offense or event, past employment and history of academic or disciplinary misconduct, evidence of successful rehabilitation, and the accuracy of the information provided by the applicant or student in the application materials, disclosure forms or other materials. The committee should bear in mind both the safety interests of the patient and the workplace, as well as the educational interest of the student. In reviewing background checks and supplementary information, advice may be obtained from University counsel or other appropriate advisors.</p>

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	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Establishes criteria for requiring background checks on admission and additional and/or repeated background checks depending on program and clinical placement requirements. </p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Establishes criteria for requiring background checks on admission and additional and/or repeated background checks depending on program and clinical placement requirements. </p>

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	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Establishes criteria for requiring background checks on admission and additional and/or repeated background checks depending on program and clinical placement requirements. </p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Establishes criteria for requiring background checks on admission and additional and/or repeated background checks depending on program and clinical placement requirements. </p>