Eligibility Requirements for Placement in Clinical Settings
Pre-enrollment in clinical courses: all students must meet with their faculty advisor to identify and select a clinical site that meets individual and program clinical goals. All clinical preceptors must meet academic expectations and licensing requirements.
Licensure
Registered Nurses are required to have or obtain a RN license in the state where the student will do their practica. APRN students may be required to obtain additional licensure.
Memorandum of Understanding
A formal memorandum of understanding (affiliation agreement) is required between Catholic University and the healthcare agency where students plan to do a practicum. Students will collaborate with the clinical placement coordinator and/or their advisor in obtaining a MOU.
Clinical Readiness Requirements
Individual healthcare agencies require licensure, health and criminal background check requirements of students placed within their setting. Students are responsible for providing required documentation of their health and certification requirements in advance of any clinical rotation by uploading it to Castlebranch. Clinical sites may have additional clinical readiness requirements.
