Clinical Placements and Learning
Clinical Education at UM-Flint School of Nursing
The University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing provides extensive clinical placement opportunities, allowing students to fulfill their clinical requirements at various sites, from top-ranked health systems to rural clinics and specialty locations. We are expanding our partnerships with health systems and facilities across Michigan to enhance student learning through diverse clinical experiences. These opportunities cover various practice settings and specialty fields, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of the nursing profession.
Health Requirements for Student and Clinical Faculty
All documentation will be on file with the University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing’s appointed vendor. Vaccine information is based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for health care providers and/or state and federal requirements.
If a clinical site requests information beyond the School of Nursing’s requirements, the site will need to obtain that information directly from the student or clinical faculty.
Health Requirement Details
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Measles, Mumps, Rubella | Two doses or a positive titer for each component (measles, mumps and rubella). If a titer is negative, the student must begin the vaccine series to be considered temporarily compliant. Removal from the clinic may occur if the vaccination schedule is not followed. |
| Chickenpox | Two doses or a positive titer. If a titer is negative, begin the vaccine series for temporary compliance. Students will be removed from the clinic if the required schedule is not followed. |
| Hepatitis B | Three doses of hepatitis B, two doses of Heplisav-B or a positive titer. If titer is negative, the student must start the series for temporary compliance. Failure to follow the schedule will result in removal from the clinic. |
| Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis | One adult vaccine or a positive titer for each component. If a titer is negative, begin the vaccine series for temporary compliance. Noncompliance with the dose schedule results in removal from the clinic. A booster is required every 10 years. |
| Influenza | Annual vaccine required. The dose should be received late August and is due by Oct. 1. Students who do not receive the vaccine between August and October must receive it through April of the following year to stay current for courses in the summer term (May–August). Students may apply for a medical or religious exemption through the School of Nursing. Temporary medical exemptions (active illness, recent vaccination, pregnancy) require a planned future vaccination for compliance. Chronic medical exemptions (such as allergies) are approved indefinitely. Religious exemptions are also indefinite but require annual attestation of beliefs. Exemptions accepted by the School of Nursing may not be recognized at all clinical sites, affecting academic progress. |
| COVID-19 | The university cannot require the COVID-19 vaccine per a 2025 Ending COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Coercion executive order and will not issue exemptions. Clinical sites may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination and/or allow exemptions. Students are expected to follow clinical site procedures for COVID-19 requirements. |
| Tuberculosis Test | One negative PPD skin test or IGRA blood test is required. For those with a history of BCG immunization or a positive TB test, a chest X-ray is required every two years. Students with positive results are referred to public health authorities for clearance and possible treatment. If exposed to TB, students must provide proof of medical treatment according to recommended protocols, a negative chest X-ray and complete an annual risk assessment. |
| Physical Fitness Form | A completed form signed by a health care provider (MD, DO, PA, NP) verifies ability to perform essential nursing functions. Students also self-attest that, even with a fitness form on file, they are responsible for disclosing any serious underlying health condition to clinical faculty or partners in case of emergency (for example, diabetes or seizures). Each year, students must review the essential functions of a nurse and indicate if any health changes have occurred since the form was signed. Students seeking ADA accommodations should contact Disability and Accessibility Support Services at UM-Flint. Students must report any injury or significant health change to ensure safe clinical participation. |
| Health Insurance | Students must maintain health insurance and present proof of current coverage. If the student’s name is not on the card, documentation must be provided to confirm coverage. |
| Basic Life Support / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | Students must maintain a current American Heart Association BLS card for health care providers, valid for two years. Graduate students in the Adult Acute/Gero Concentration must hold a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support card. Graduate students in the Neonatal Concentration must have current neonatal resuscitation certification; both are valid for two years. |
| Registered Nurse License | A current unencumbered registered nurse license must be on file. Students must self-attest that their license is in good standing. |
| Background Check | A background check is conducted through American DataBank via Complio and includes county and statewide criminal checks, Social Security trace, nationwide criminal and exclusion searches (including OIG, GSA and OFAC), and sex offender results. Students must submit an annual disclosure statement acknowledging no new misdemeanors or felonies. A new background check is required each time a student changes programs (for example, RN to BSN or BSN to graduate programs). |
| Drug Screen | A 10-panel drug screen is conducted by American DataBank/Complio. Students must annually disclose that they have not used recreational or illegal drugs, or Schedule III or higher medications. The School of Nursing may request a drug test or random screen at any time. A new drug screen is required when changing academic programs. |
| Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Training | Students must review training materials and complete an annual competency exam to receive a certificate. The certificate must include the student’s name, the type of training (including HIPAA), completion date and the name of the issuing company or health system. |
| Bloodborne Pathogens Training | Students must review training materials and complete an annual competency exam to receive a certificate. The certificate must include the student’s name, the training content (including BBP), completion date and the issuing company or health system. |
| Handbook Access | Students are required to review the School of Nursing handbook annually. Access is provided via a web link, and students must sign a form confirming access. |