Other Requirements
In addition to the Tompkins Cortland admissions application, there are other supplemental materials and considerations required of nursing applicants.
Nursing Program Application — Personal Statement
Nursing applicants must also submit a personal statement to be returned with the application.
Health Requirements
A complete physical exam by a licensed practitioner is mandatory for all new students entering the nursing program. A PPD (tuberculosis test) current within six months is mandatory. In the event of a positive PPD test, a follow-up chest x-ray is required. Health requirements and complete instructions are provided by the Student Health Center.
Insurance
All students must have malpractice insurance while in the nursing program.
CPR
Students must be CPR/AED certified at the healthcare professional rescuer level before entering the nursing program. The minimum requirement is American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or American Red Cross CPR for Healthcare Providers certification. CPR/AED certification must be kept current while in the program.