Erie Community College, State University of New York

NURSING

Department Notes

• Additional fee requirements may include an individual malpractice insurance fee, nursing evaluation fee and others.
• A physical examination is required annually to ensure that matriculated students are in good physical and mental health and capable of completing the requirements of the clinical portions of the program.  An incomplete or unacceptable physical exam may result in dismissal from the program.
• Students entering Nursing are strongly recommended to receive immunization against Hepatitis B.
• Nursing students must be compliant with the college immunization requirements.
• The college reserves the right to deny progression in the nursing program when students have incomplete or unacceptable physical exam reports.
• Students are responsible for providing transportation to off-campus clinical/community agencies utilized for clinical nursing laboratory courses.
• Nursing course activities may be scheduled during the day, evening or weekend hours.
• Students may be excluded from clinical lab experiences when in the judgment of the college they are unable to provide safe nursing care or have demonstrated unprofessional behavior.
• Graduates of the Nursing program are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN Licensing Examination. As needed, consultation with the New York State Education Department is suggested for details regarding the legal limitations to licensure in New York State.