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Insurance
All students are required to have health insurance coverage. Fulltime students may purchase health
insurance through the University.

All students are required to be covered by professional student liability insurance. The University purchases
insurance on the student’s behalf. Fees for the insurance are included in the student’s tuition bill.
Registered Nurse students are also encouraged to independently purchase professional liability insurance.

Students may purchase liability insurance from any company of their choosing. The following company
provides insurance policies for nursing students.
NSO (Nursing Service Organization) Malpractice Insurance
159 E. County Line RD
Hartford, PA 19040
Phone: 1-800-247-1500 Fax: 1-800-739-8818 Email: service@nso.com

Health Requirements
The DON requires submission of the following information prior to enrolling into clinical nursing courses:
Physical Exams can be completed by the BSU Wellness Center.

1. Immunization – Documentation of vaccination or immunity required
a. Tdap: Td within 10 years of completion of DTP series, and thereafter
b. MMR: MMR Titer or MMR Vaccinations #1 and # 2 if you are non-immune
c. Hepatitis B: Hepatitis B Series – 3 doses
d. Varicella: Varicella Titer or Varicella Vaccination if you are non-immune
e. TB (PPD/CXR): Current Documentation of negative PPD (2 step) or documentation of a
normal Chest X-ray within the last five years.
f. Nursing.
g. Influenza (seasonal)
h. Physical Examination
i. CPR
j. Health Insurance
All students will be required to complete criminal background clearance and drug screens.
k. Completed criminal background clearance through Castlebranch (CBbridges) Information
for online application will be provided in the Department of Nursing.
l. Urine drug screen is required by healthcare facilities through Castlebranch. Information
for online application and payment will be provided by the Department of

Physical examination services are available to students at the Wellness Center on campus for a
nominal fee ($35.00). Contact the wellness center at (301) 860-4171 for more information or to schedule
an appointment.

Professional Documentation for Clinical Agency Compliance – Prior to starting the clinical all students
are required to submit and maintain a copy of:
1. Documentation of current CPR certification (American Heart Association
BLS – Health Care Provider course)
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