Secondary Application for Nursing Prelicensure Program

Application Requirements

Application Essay

Submit a 500–600-word essay describing past healthcare experiences/volunteer work and/or reason for pursuing nursing. 

Documentation Requirements for Admission to UOlivet Nursing Program

1. Background Check – Admission to the UOlivet BSN program is conditional upon review of the prospective student’s criminal background check. Students are assigned to clinical education facilities that require pre-placement criminal background checks. The inability to participate in clinical education prohibits the student’s ability to successfully complete the requirements of the program.
   • Students are to submit an initial criminal background check prior to the start of the first semester of the nursing program.
   • Any applicants with a misdemeanor on their record must meet with the Director of the Nursing program prior to the beginning of the academic year.
   • Any active UOlivet nursing student who commits a misdemeanor must immediately report this to the Nursing Department and will be subject to the State of Michigan Board of Nursing Rules.

   If a student commits a felony while enrolled at UOlivet, the student will be removed from the nursing program. A misdemeanor or felony conviction could prevent the student from obtaining certification, licensure, or employment upon graduation from the program. Students may contact the professional licensing or certification agency for more information.

2. Drug Screen – Clinical sites require a pre-placement drug screen. Students will be required to complete a 7-panel drug screen according to the most comprehensive standards the clinical site has defined. A urine drug screen needs to be obtained through ACEMAPP.
3. Physical Exam – Complete the student information portion of the Comprehensive Clinical Health Form (Appendix A) and take it to your appointment. The top portion is to be filled out by the student, and the bottom portion is to be filled out by a healthcare provider. You can have this completed at your private physician’s office or an urgent care center and billed to your health insurance company (if applicable).
4. Current CPR/BLS Certification – Students must have a valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider card prior to starting class. The BLS care will be valid for 2 years. Re-certification must be completed and uploaded into ACEMAPP prior to expiration. The BLS card must be kept current throughout nursing school.
5. Immunization Records – Students must provide documentation of all vaccines received. Without proof of vaccine, titers will need to be obtained to show immunity. Students will need to submit a lab report of their titers or proof of immunization if titer negative. Proof of immunization will be needed for:
   • Hepatitis B
   • MMR (Mumps, Rubella, and Rubeola)
   • Tdap (pertussis must be a part of this)
   • Varicella (disease history of chicken pox is not proof)
   • Flu (immunizations offered every fall)
   • Tb screen must be done annually and submitted
   • Recommended: COVID vaccine
6. Proof of Health Insurance Coverage – Each student must upload proof of health insurance coverage at the beginning of each academic year.
7. Transportation – Each student must arrange for their own transportation to and from campus, clinical sites, and other program-related locations. Reliable transportation is essential to meet program requirements.

In the application, you will be asked to acknowledge that you have read and understood the Documentation Requirements, and that being a Nursing student has additional costs.

Clinical Requirements Student Checklist

In the application, you will be asked to acknowledge that you have read and understood the Clinical Requirements Student Checklist. 

Login to your student portal to complete the Secondary Nursing Prelicensure Application.