The Loyola University New Orleans School of Nursing, based on Jesuit values, educates professional nurses who lead change and translate science into practice in a dynamic global health care environment. For more than 30 years, School of Nursing Faculty & Staff have been preparing students and working nurses for their critical leadership role in the health care industry. Graduate programs include a Master's of Science in Nursing and a Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Nursing (NURS) Course Descriptions
Practicum & Affiliation Agreements
The School of Nursing offers the following degree programs:
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has three track options: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, and Nursing Leadership. All options are fully online, and application procedures are similar. Course requirements for each track differ.
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN - FNP)
The School of Nursing offers an online, clinical track in the Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP). The MSN-FNP track is focused on preparing BSN-prepared, experienced nurses to become family nurse practitioners, with emphasis in primary care, strong critical thinking, and a comprehensive approach to patient care. The MSN-FNP track requires satisfactory completion of 48 credit hours. Practicum experiences are completed with preceptors in practice settings located in the areas in which the student resides.
View a full list of course requirements to complete this academic program:
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS G800 | Theoretical Foundations & Role | 3 crs. |
| NURS G805 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 crs. |
| NURS G810 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 crs. |
| NURS G812 | Advanced Health Assessment Practicum | 3 crs. |
| NURS G820 | Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 crs. |
| NURS G825 | Primary Care of Pediatrics | 3 crs. |
| NURS G830 | Primary Care of Pediatrics Practicum | 3 crs. |
| NURS G835 | Advanced Research Methods | 3 crs. |
| NURS G840 | Primary Care of Adults | 3 crs. |
| NURS G845 | Primary Care of Adults Practicum | 3 crs. |
| NURS G850 | Primary Care of Adults & Women's Health | 3 crs. |
| NURS G855 | Primary Care of Adults & Women's Health Practicum | 3 crs. |
| NURS G860 | Gerontology in Primary Care | 3 crs. |
| NURS G955 | Informatics & Finance | 3 crs. |
| NURS G732 | Population Health Management | 3 crs. |
| NURS G950 | Integrating Behavioral Health | 3 crs. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 48 crs. |
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator (MSN - NE)
The School of Nursing offers an online track in the Master of Science in Nursing – the Nurse Educator (MSN-NE) to prepare nurses to teach in a variety of settings, and to provide the required educational preparation to qualify to sit for the National League for Nursing certification for nurse educators (CNE).
The MSN-NE track is focused on preparing bachelors-prepared experienced nurses to become educators, with emphasis on understanding teaching and learning processes based on sound pedagogical principles. The MSN-NE track requires satisfactory completion of 39 credit hours. A three-credit (180 clock hours) nurse educator practicum course (NURS 980) is completed in the student’s final fall or spring semester of the program using a preceptor-mentorship model. The practicum course allows the student to gain hands on experience in the nursing faculty role under the mentorship of a masters prepared nursing faculty who meets eligibility requirements of preceptors. The practicum is conducted in an educational setting in the student’s geographic area. Clinical teaching is a requirement during the practicum experience. In addition, Ninety of the 180 practicum hours will include direct-care clinical practice experiences to enhance in-depth, graduate-level, clinical knowledge.
View a list of course requirements to complete this academic program:
MSN - Nurse Educator Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS G711 | Informatics | 3 crs. |
| NURS G716 | Health Care Quality and Safety | 3 crs. |
| NURS G732 | Population Health Management | 3 crs. |
| NURS G817 | Scientific Writing | 3 crs. |
| NURS G835 | Advanced Research Methods | 3 crs. |
| NURS G810 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 crs. |
| NURS G805 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 crs. |
| NURS G820 | Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 crs. |
| NURS G970 | Philosophy, Theory & Role | 3 crs. |
| NURS G975 | Teaching Methods | 3 crs. |
| NURS G977 | Assessment of Learning Outcomes | 3 crs. |
| NURS G979 | Curriculum Design & Evaluation | 3 crs. |
| NURS G980 | Nurse Educator Practicum | 3 crs. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 39 crs. |
Master of Science in Nursing - Healthcare Systems Administration & Leadership (HCSAL)
The School of Nursing offers an online non-clinical track in the Master of Science in Nursing in Healthcare Systems Administration & Leadership program to prepare nurse leaders or executives.
The HCSAL track is focused on leadership strategies and covers major aspects of nursing and healthcare administration, including health promotion, to workforce management, quality, safety, policy, and healthcare financial management. The program consists of 36 credit hours, culminating in a 3 credit hour practicum experience. The MSN-HCSAL curriculum is delivered online.
Health Care Systems Administration & Leadership Practicum
The Health Care Systems Administration & Leadership practicum course consists of 180 clock hours of practicum experience. Students engage in practicum activities pertinent to a nursing or health care leadership role. A preceptor-mentorship model is used, in which leaders in health care organizations play a substantial role in facilitating the practicum. The practicum occurs over one semester.
View a full list of course requirements to complete this academic program:
MSN - Healthcare Systems Administration & Leadership (HCSAL)
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS G703 | Theories in Health Care Systems | 3 crs. |
| NURS G709 | Legal & Ethical Issues in Health Care | 3 crs. |
| NURS G711 | Informatics | 3 crs. |
| NURS G712 | Nursing Financial Resources I | 3 crs. |
| NURS G716 | Health Care Quality and Safety | 3 crs. |
| NURS G724 | Outcomes Measurement & Data Management | 3 crs. |
| NURS G732 | Population Health Management | 3 crs. |
| NURS G835 | Advanced Research Methods | 3 crs. |
| NURS G740 | Health Care Systems | 3 crs. |
| NURS G744 | Nursing Financial Resources II | 3 crs. |
| NURS G748 | Human Resource Management | 3 crs. |
| NURS G752 | Nursing Leadership Practicum | 3 crs. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 crs. |
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is comprised of two tracks: Post BSN-DNP and Post-Master’s to DNP. The Post BSN-DNP track prepares BSN nurses to be family nurse practitioners with an emphasis on incorporating comprehensive behavioral health into primary care. Graduates of the Post BSN-DNP program are eligible to apply for certification as a family nurse practitioner. The Post MSN- DNP has two concentrations: Nurse Practitioner and Executive Leadership. Students can choose one of these two plans of study depending on their career goals: Post MSN-DNP for Nurse Practitioners with an emphasis in Integrated Behavioral Health or, Executive Leadership to prepare executive nurse leaders. (Students who enter the Post MSN-DNP program as a Nurse Practitioner must select the concentration area for which they are already certified.) Successful progression in the DNP Program requires achievement of 3.0 GPA, and all courses must be completed within five years from entry into the program.
Degree Program Course Listings (DPCL)
The School of Nursing offers the Doctor of Nursing Practice program on the following three tracks:
DNP - Post-Baccalaureate DNP Curriculum
| Course | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS G800 | Theoretical Foundations & Role | 3 crs. |
| NURS G805 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 crs. |
| NURS G810 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 crs. |
| NURS G812 | Advanced Health Assessment Practicum | 3 crs. |
| NURS G820 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 crs. |
| NURS G825 | Primary Care of Pediatrics | 3 crs. |
| NURS G830 | Primary Care of Pediatrics Practicum | 3 crs. |
| NURS G835 | Advanced Research | 3 crs. |
| NURS G840 | Primary Care of Adults | 3 crs. |
| NURS G845 | Primary Care of Adults Practicum | 3 crs. |
| NURS G850 | Primary Care of Adults & Women | 3 crs. |
| NURS G855 | Primary Care of Adults & Women Practicum | 3 crs. |
| NURS G860 | Gerontology | 3 crs. |
| NURS G900 | Philosophy of Science | 3 crs. |
| NURS G905 | Ethics & Social Justice | 3 crs. |
| NURS G910 | Epidemiology | 3 crs. |
| NURS G915 | Evidence-Based Practice/Translation of Science | 3 crs. |
| NURS G920 | Biostatistics | 3 crs. |
| NURS G925 | Program Planning & Evaluation | 3 crs. |
| NURS G930 | Advanced DNP Practicum I | 3 crs. |
| NURS G935 | Leadership | 3 crs. |
| NURS G940 | Health Policy | 3 crs. |
| NURS G945 | Advanced DNP Practicum II | 3 crs. |
| NURS G950 | Integrated Behavioral Health | 3 crs. |
| NURS G955 | Informatics & Finance | 3 crs. |
| NURS G960 | DNP Scholarly Project | 3 crs. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 78 crs. |
Post-Master's DNP - Executive Leadership Track Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS G900 | Philosophy of Science | 3 crs. |
| NURS G905 | Ethics & Social Justice | 3 crs. |
| NURS G910 | Epidemiology | 3 crs. |
| NURS G915 | Evidence-Based Practice/Translation of Science | 3 crs. |
| NURS G920 | Biostatistics | 3 crs. |
| NURS G925 | Program Planning & Evaluation | 3 crs. |
| NURS G930 | Advanced DNP Practicum I | 3 crs. |
| NURS G935 | Leadership | 3 crs. |
| NURS G940 | Health Policy | 3 crs. |
| NURS G945 | Advanced DNP Practicum II | 3 crs. |
| NURS G954 | Organizational Behavior | 3 crs. |
| NURS G955 | Informatics & Finance | 3 crs. |
| NURS G960 | DNP Scholarly Project | 3 crs. |
| NURS G965 | EL Advanced Practicum | 3 crs.* |
| NURS G967 | EL Directed Leadership Practicum | 1 crs.* |
| Total Credit Hours: | 39+ crs. | |
| * EL student transcripts are evaluated individually for basis fo practicum hours from master's program, and combination of NURS G965 and NURS G967. | ||
Post-Master's DNP - Nurse Practitioner Track Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS G900 | Philosophy of Science | 3 crs. |
| NURS G905 | Ethics & Social Justice | 3 crs. |
| NURS G910 | Epidemiology | 3 crs. |
| NURS G915 | Evidence-Based Practice/Translation of Science | 3 crs. |
| NURS G920 | Biostatistics | 3 crs. |
| NURS G925 | Program Planning & Evaluation | 3 crs. |
| NURS G930 | Advanced DNP Practicum I | 3 crs. |
| NURS G935 | Leadership | 3 crs. |
| NURS G940 | Health Policy | 3 crs. |
| NURS G945 | Advanced DNP Practicum II | 3 crs. |
| NURS G954 | Organizational Behavior | 3 crs. |
| NURS G955 | Informatics & Finance | 3 crs. |
| NURS G960 | DNP Scholarly Project | 3 crs. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 39 crs. |
Post-Masters Nurse Educator Certificate Program
The School of Nursing also offers an online Nurse Educator Post Masters Certificate (NEPMC) to MSN and DNP students, as well as masters prepared students who are interested exclusively in the certificate program. The NEPMC will prepare the masters or doctorally prepared nurse or student to teach in a variety of settings and to fulfill the faculty role. The program provides the required educational preparation to qualify for the National League for Nursing certification for nurse educator (CNE) exam.
The post-masters nurse educator certificate program consists of 12credit-hours or four (4) masters level nurse educator courses. Students conduct on-site observations and interviews within schools of nursing. Emphasis is on understanding teaching and learning processes based on sound pedagogical principles. Nurse Educator Certificate students will also have the option of taking the three-credit (180 clock hours) nurse educator practicum course (NURS 980) to gain hands on experience in the nursing faculty role under the mentorship of a masters prepared nursing faculty who meets eligibility requirements of preceptors. Ninety of the 180 practicum hours will include direct-care clinical practice experiences to enhance in-depth, graduate-level, clinical knowledge.
View a list of course requirements to complete this academic certificate program:
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURS G970 | Education, Theory, & Role | 3 crs. |
| NURS G975 | Teaching Methods | 3 crs. |
| NURS G977 | Assessment of Learning Outcomes | 3 crs. |
| NURS G979 | Curriculum Design & Evaluation | 3 crs. |
| NURS G980 (Optional) | Nurse Educator Practicum | 3 crs. |
The MSN/MBA Dual Degree Program is in collaboration between the School of Nursing and College of Business, and is designed for nurse professionals who have an interest in gaining additional knowledge in advanced practice nursing and business. Nurses will be provided an excellent foundation in leadership and management principles, which will assist in critical thinking and problem solving required to make informed decisions in finance, marketing, and management. Graduates will be prepared to understand and utilize data, while keeping in mind the well-being of patients and families.
Students who are presently enrolled in the MSN-Health Care Systems Administration and Leadership will also be considered for enrollment in the MBA program. Potential students must apply and be accepted to both the School of Nursing and College of Business.
The MSN-HCSAL program consists of 36 credit hours, which includes one practicum experience (Nursing 752 [180 practicum hours]). The MBA program is 40 credit hours, with up to 9 hours that may transfer.
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSN Core (36 Credit Hours) | ||
| NURS 703 | Theories in Health Care Systemds | 3 |
| NURS 724 | Outcomes Measurement & Data Management | 3 |
| NURS 835 | Advanced Research Methods | 3 |
| NURS 740 | Health Care Systems | 3 |
| NURS 709 | Legal & Ethical Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| NURS 711 | Informatics | 3 |
| NURS 712 | Nursing Financial Resources I | 3 |
| NURS 716 | Health Care Quality & Safety | 3 |
| NURS 732 | Population Health Managment | 3 |
| NURS 744 | Nursing Financial Resources II | 3 |
| NURS 748 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| NURS 752 |
Nursing Leadership |
3 |
| MBA Core (24 Credit Hours) | ||
| ACCT B715 | Financial & Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BA B750 | Competitive Strategy | 3 |
| DECS B725 | Managerial Economics & Statistics | 3 |
| FIN B700 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MGT B700 | Organizational Behavior & Leadership | 3 |
| MGT B705 | Strategic Communication | 3 |
| MGT B710 | Operations & Process Management | 3 |
| MKT B700 | Strategic Marketing | 3 |
| MBA Immersion Weeks (4 Credit Hours) | ||
| BA B704 | Ethics & Social Justice Week | 1 |
| Immersion Elective 1 | 1 | |
| Immersion Elective 2 | 1 | |
| Immersion Elective 3 | 1 | |
| MBA Elective (3 Credit Hours) Select From: | ||
|
ENTR B820 Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
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Accrediting Organizations
Loyola University New Orleans and all of its degree programs are accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Loyola's undergraduate and master's nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
All of the Loyola University nursing programs are accredited. The Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, Master's degree in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791. Additionally, the MSN-FNP and Post-BSN to DNP programs are approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, GA 3033
Phone: (404) 679-4500
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
One DuPont Circle, NW, Suite 530
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 887-6791
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
17373 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Phone: (225) 755-7500
Admission Requirements for MSN Program
Applicants with an associate degree in nursing and a non-nursing bachelor’s degree can qualify for the Master's program upon successful completion of the Loyola MSN Bridge to Leadership Education in Nursing at a Distance (BLEND) program.
Sixty days prior to enrollment, students are required to apply for a certified background review, at their own expense, by a provider designated (http://www.castlebranch.com/) by Loyola University New Orleans (School Code: LO22) with the results reported to Loyola University New Orleans School of Nursing.
Each student must have a computer system that complies with Loyola University Blackboard Specification requirements and a webcam.
Transfer Credits
Students who have earned academic credit at another accredited college or university may be allowed to transfer a maximum of six credit hours into the MSN program. In all cases, course work will be evaluated for equivalence to Loyola requirements; therefore, students must provide course descriptions, course syllabi and/or other supporting materials to assist faculty in the evaluation process. Please see Loyola's transfer of academic credit regulations.
Admission Requirements for Post MSN - DNP Program
Loyola University offers an online Doctor of Nursing Practice program for Post MSN-DNP students with two tracks:
Nurse Practitioner track: applicants must hold current license and certification as a nurse practitioner in one of the following areas:
Executive Leadership track: applicants must have a master’s degree in nursing and have an interest in Executive Leadership.
Students are admitted as a cohort for this 39+ credit program. The number of credits will be determined by transcript evaluation to give credit for supervised practicum hours taken at the master’s level. This program is online with students coming to campus for one week each year prior to summer classes and prior to graduation to defend their scholarly project.
Sixty days prior to enrollment, students are required to apply for a certified background review, at their own expense, by a provider designated (http://www.castlebranch.com/) by Loyola University New Orleans (School Code: LO22) with the results reported to Loyola University New Orleans School of Nursing.
Each student must have a computer system that complies with Loyola University Blackboard Specification requirements.
A deposit of $500 will be required when a student accepts an offer of admission to the DNP program. This deposit will be applied to the tuition bill after the final drop/add period in the second semester. The deposit will not be refunded for any reason should the applicant subsequently not enroll in the semester authorized for admission.
Transfer Credits
Students who have earned academic credit at another accredited college or university may be allowed to transfer up to six credits into the DNP program upon approval. In all cases course work will be evaluated for equivalency to Loyola requirements; therefore students must provide course descriptions and syllabus to assist faculty in the evaluation process.
Admission Requirements for Post BSN - DNP Program
Loyola University offers an online Post-BSN-Doctor of Nursing Practice program in a Family Nurse Practitioner track.
Students are admitted as a cohort for this 78 credit program. This program is online with a one-week campus orientation required each year and a final campus visit to defend the scholarly project at the conclusion of the program.
Sixty days prior to enrollment, students are required to apply for a certified background review, at their own expense, by a provider designated (http://www.castlebranch.com/) by Loyola University New Orleans (School Code: LO22) with the results reported to Loyola University New Orleans School of Nursing.
Each student must have a computer system that complies with Loyola University Blackboard Specification requirements.
A deposit of $500 will be required when a student accepts an offer of admission to the DNP program. This deposit will be applied to the tuition bill after the final drop/add period in the second semester. The deposit will not be refunded for any reason should the applicant subsequently not enroll in the semester authorized for admission.
Student Progression
Students must maintain a cumulative of 3.0 GPA and may not earn a grade below B in any course to progress in the curriculum.
Graduation Criteria
Students are eligible for graduation upon completion of the 78 credit Post-BSN DNP curriculum with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students are required to complete the degree within five years of the first term of enrollment.
Transfer Credits
Students who have earned academic credit at another accredited college or university may be allowed to transfer up to six credits into the DNP program upon approval. In all cases course work will be evaluated for equivalency to Loyola requirements; therefore students must provide course descriptions and syllabus to assist faculty in the evaluation process.
Licensure Requirements
Each student must sign a declaration stating that she/he has a current, unencumbered, unrestricted, and valid registered nurse license and there are no grounds for disciplinary proceedings. If at any point during the program a student’s professional nursing RN license becomes encumbered or restricted, the student is obligated to immediately inform the director of the School of Nursing; without appropriate program notification of any licensure changes or issues, the student can be dismissed from the program.
In order for nursing students in any Loyola nursing program to begin practicum, there must be a valid Affiliation Agreement in place between Loyola University New Orleans and the practicum site. The Loyola Affiliation Agreement form is used by Loyola University New Orleans' School of Nursing in contracting with third-party facilities to offer students nursing experience in real-world healthcare programs. However, healthcare organizations may require use of their own affiliation agreement form. The agreement establishes the relationship between the university and the facility in coordinating the program. Nursing students may not begin their practicum until the Affiliation Agreement has been signed by all required parties at both facilities. Failure to comply will result in the forfeiture of all clinical hours completed prior to the acceptance of the affiliation agreement and may result in having to repeat the course.
Registered Nurse Licensure, Immunization, CPR and Background Check Requirements
Prior to beginning courses, the student must provide documentation of an unencumbered current RN license, documentation of a current physical exam, immunization documentation, current CPR certification, and a criminal background check conducted by the designated third party agency. All documentation of this type for the Loyola School of Nursing is collected and reviewed by a designated third party agency Certified Background.Com(CBC) (www.certifiedbackground.com) for Loyola University New Orleans (School Code: LO22) with the results reported to Loyola University New Orleans School of Nursing.
Physical exam
Documentation must be submitted to CBC verifying that the student has had a complete physical exam conducted within the past 12 months by a licensed healthcare provider and is free of any condition that would prevent him/her from participating in practicum experience(s) in nursing courses through Loyola University New Orleans. Attestation of a current physical examination is required prior to the student’s start date of the program and prior to the start of any practicum course. This documentation shall be submitted using the designated attestation form that clearly identifies the name of the provider and their license number.
Immunization Requirements
Documentation of immunization status is required in order to comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 17:170, which sets forth the requirements for immunization and health clearance for schools, including colleges. During a student’s clinical practicum, facilities may require additional health clearance, such as proof of current health insurance. Additional clearance concerns shall be addressed by the student, who will supply documentation pursuant to a particular facility policy. Documentation of immunization series or positive immune titer shall be required for the following:
Measles, Mumps and Rubella immunity can be documented by:
Tetanus protection is demonstrated by documentation of a tetanus immunization within the previous 10 years (and must be updated every 10 years). Adults, especially health care workers, should receive at least one Tdap vaccine.
Varicella immunity can be documented by:
Hepatitis B immunity must be documented by records of three hepatitis B immunizations and a positive hepatitis antibody titer report. The recommended hepatitis B series is three injections, the second being given one month after the first, and the third being given six months after the first. The hepatitis B antibody titer should be drawn 1-5 months after the series is completed but may be drawn at any interval following the completion of the series. Positive titer results at any time are believed to infer lifelong immunity, even if later titers report negative results.
Students who do not have documented immunity to hepatitis B must have received the first two of three hepatitis immunizations in the first series in order to matriculate. The student must continue to provide documentation that the remaining immunizations are being received at the designated intervals in order to continue in clinical courses. If at the end of the series of three immunizations, the student’s titer does not demonstrate immunity to hepatitis B, the series and titer must be repeated. If the titer again does not show immunity, the student will be counseled about lack of immunity and asked to sign a statement acknowledging responsibility for practicing in health care without hepatitis B immunity. Students must inform their clinical preceptor at the facility if this form is signed by the student. In some circumstances, students may be granted a waiver of the hepatitis B immunity requirement after the first series if they have been counseled about the health risks and have signed a statement of responsibility.
Tuberculosis
Students are required to provide evidence of a two-step tuberculosis (TB) test unless the student can present documentation of negative annual TB testing over 3 consecutive years prior to enrollment in the program. Subsequent single step TB testing or a quantum gold blood test is required annually and documentation shall be provided to CBC annually. If TB testing is positive or contraindicated for any reason, clearance must be obtained from a licensed healthcare provider.
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Prior to matriculation into the School of Nursing, students must provide proof of successful completion of CPR for Health Care Providers. An educational transcript from an approved health care employer showing the date of prior CPR training is sufficient evidence of course completion. CPR certification must be renewed every two years and documentation of current certification must be provided bi-annually.
Professional Liability
The University maintains a malpractice insurance policy covering all nursing students during their student clinical practicum hours in a University pre-approved clinical facility or other practice setting. The policy does not cover professional working hours outside of those being completed as a Loyola SON student.
Background Checks
The School of Nursing requires a background check and a 10-panel urine drug screen for all students. The background check includes criminal, residency, fraud and abuse, sexual offender and a three-year employment verification check. The Loyola School of Nursing employs a third party service to conduct the required background check and drug screen on all accepted students. Accepted students are required to complete the background check online process as defined in their acceptance letter. NOTE: If a student is required to drop their program of study due to the results of this background check and/or drug screen, all tuition and fee charges owed will be assessed for registered courses. Students will receive a copy of their criminal background information from this service. All costs associated with this service are the responsibility of the student. If the student’s enrollment is interrupted for any reason, a new background check must be completed.