CON Background Checks Disclosure Statements
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| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF NURSING |
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| Background Checks Disclosure Statements Policy | Subsection: 5.1.13 | |
| Section 5.0 - Students | Originating Date: May, 2006 | |
| Responsible Reviewing Agency: Undergraduate Admission, Progression, Graduation & Scholarship/Grant Committee |
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| LJT:2/09 J:/RESOURCE MANUAL/Table of Contents College of Nursing Resource Manual |
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Policy:
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.
Review Procedure:
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.