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*Taken from the Southern Regional Education Board, Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing,
“The Americans with Disabilities act: Implications for Nursing Education (March 1993)”, updated
2005.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Darton State College will honor
requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Students must
disclose their disability to the office of Disability Services before academic accommodations can be
implemented.
Additional Costs and Fees
1. All ASN applicants must pay an application fee as well as the fee for the pre-admission test.
2. All nursing students are required to meet the requirements of the facilities utilized for clinical
experience which may include laboratory screenings, drug screen, and immunizations. All students
are required to have a current tuberculin skin test. Health and other forms will be provided as
needed. Required items must be submitted before students are permitted entry to the
clinical/practicum areas.
3. All ASN nursing students will be expected to pay a Testing/Resource Fee each semester which
includes skills kit, testing, nursing resources, and an NCLEX review course.
4. All ASN nursing students are required to have uniforms, white hose or white socks, shoes,
scissors, stethoscope and watch with sweep second hand, and name tag. ASN students must also
have a white lab jacket for getting clinical assignments.
5. The student is expected to assume responsibility for his/her own health in the event of illness,
accident, or exposure to communicable disease. Evidence of health insurance is required upon
admission to the nursing program. Students who do not have health insurance must purchase a USG
student health insurance policy (SHIP). Fees for the USG SHIP will be added to student tuition each
semester. Students who are already covered by an insurance policy (i.e., through parent plans, family
plans, or employer-sponsored plans) can easily opt out of the plan by applying for a waiver through a
secure online process. Once the information has been verified and approved, a waiver will be
processed and posted to the student’s Darton State College student account. The waiver is only
available for a specific time frame; therefore, students must apply in a timely fashion or they will be
billed for the USG SHIP. Students must reapply for the waiver each semester to avoid being charged
for the USG SHIP. Students who fail to submit credible health insurance and opt out online will
automatically be enrolled in and billed for the system-wide student health insurance plan. This
charge will post to the Darton State College student account. For more information regarding the
student health insurance plan or to submit a waiver, see:
https://studentcenter.uhcsr.com/darton .Professional liability insurance is also required and is included in student fees.
6. All Nursing students are required to join the Darton State College GANS Chapter to enhance
professional development.
7. All nursing students will be required to pay for a one-time, criminal background check which
includes drug screening, on admission to the program. This information will be available to all
clinical facilities.
*If the student has a conviction in the criminal background check, the student may
not be permitted in a particular practice setting. Students should note that prior felony
charges/convictions are typically not allowed clearance into most healthcare settings. Since clinical
is required to be successful in the nursing program, caution should be taken in circumstances where
a student has prior charges/convictions.
8.If drug use is suspected, the student will be required (at his/her own expense) to be tested. Darton
State College reserves the right to request drug testing of any nursing student at any time during the