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i. Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)- if born after January 1, 1957 show receipt of
second MMR; in the event that an individual has a titer for MMR, a copy of the
titer results must be submitted;
ii. Varicella (Chickenpox)- documentation of 2 doses separated by 28 days or
documentation of immunity to disease by results of a titer;
iii. Tetanus- injection must be dated within the last 10 years;
iv. Hepatitis B series- all students must have started the first injection of the series
or; completed the Hepatitis B series or; signed a waiver or; submitted titer results.
v. The influenza immunization is required annually for all enrolled students.
vi. Tuberculin (TB) Testing- A tuberculin skin test must be submitted by the 1st day
of class and cannot be older than 30 (thirty) days. A student or applicant with a
positive Tuberculin Skin Test is referred to the Arkansas Department of Health or
a private physician for a T spot test or follow through care.

4. Submit an official transcript showing general education and science course(s) currently
being taken, with a final official transcript on file prior to the start of the semester;

5. Fulfill Programmatic Entry Requirements as published in this Catalog;

6. Attend a personal interview if required by the Selection Committee;

7. Participate in the New Student Orientation; sign all Informed Statements;

8. Submit Social Security Number Verification Form and Child and Adult Maltreatment
Form;

9. Submit signed Enrollment Agreement and pay nonrefundable registration fee;

10. Complete registration;

11. Provide additional information as required by the program of study; and

12. Complete the American Heart Association BLS Provider or other approved CPR course if
required by the program of study.

Former students of a BHCLR program may be eligible to apply for reentry. Contact the
admissions staff or the BHCLR website for reentry materials. See program specific reentry
information in the programmatic sections of the Catalog.

Students who have been dismissed for cause by any BHCLR program of study may not be
eligible to apply to BHCLR.

Students who have attempted any BHCLR program twice without successful completion are not
eligible to apply for reentry into that same program of study.

Criminal Background Checks and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas
The Nurse Practice Act outlines eligibility requirements to sit for licensure in Arkansas and is provided
below.

However, persons that have pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to, or been found guilty of an offense listed
in ACA § 17-87-312. Criminal background checks in the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas*

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