The ability to identify, assess, and comprehend conditions surrounding patient situations for the purpose of problem solving patient conditions and coming to appropriate conclusions and/or prioritized course of actions.

The ability to use the senses of sight, hearing, touch, and smell to make correct judgments regarding patient conditions and meet physical expectations to safely and competently perform interventions required in the practice of nursing.

Behaviors that demonstrate essential neurological and physical functions include, but are not limited to: 

• Observation
• Listening
• Understanding relationships
• Writing
• Psychomotor abilities consistent with course and program expectations

The ability to communicate effectively with fellow students, faculty, patients, families, and all members of the health care team. Verbal, non-verbal, electronic, and written skills will consistently demonstrate effective, professional communication.

The ability to demonstrate the mental health necessary to safely engage in the practice of nursing as determined by professional standards of practice. Uncontrolled anger, lack of self-control, disengagement, lethargy, and labile mood are examples of behaviors indicative of ineffective coping.

The ability to measure, calculate, analyze, synthesize, and critically evaluate in order to engage competently in the safe practice of nursing.

The ability to engage in activities consistent with safe nursing practice free from the influence of any substance that may impair behavior or judgment. The student must demonstrate responsibility and accountability for actions as a student in the School of Nursing and as a developing professional nurse.

Students MUST have a Social Security number to be eligible for clinical placement during their time as a student at the IU School of Nursing. Students without a Social Security number will have their admission offer rescinded.

All IU School of Nursing students must complete the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) online training modules annually for proof of training. 

This training will not replace HIPAA and OSHA training required by health care agencies where you may have clinical experiences. Please see your New Student Compliance Packet for instructions in regard to these trainings.

Given the stringent health requirements mandated by many clinical agencies used for student learning and the nature of the work of nurses that increases the potential for health risks, the IU School of Nursing requires all students to provide proof of health insurance.

You are required to submit your proof of health insurance to CastleBranch. You will find instructions for uploading your proof of insurance in the New Student Compliance Packet.

As a conditionally admitted student, you are required by the IU School of Nursing to obtain an annual drug screen. Please see the New Student Compliance Packet for instructions.

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