Students in the WSU Nurse Re-entry Program must provide documented proof of the following:

• Proof of prior licensure as a Practical or Registered Nurse in the state of Utah or a state belonging to the Nursing Licensure Interstate Compact. The license must be unencumbered at the time of conversion to inactive status; if you are unsure of your license status, contact the Utah State Board of Nursing at www.dopl.utah.gov/licensing/nurse.html  
• Criminal background check (required for clinical access -- previous criminal conviction may prevent admission to the program). Contact Rob Holt if you have questions. Refer to background check instructions in your syllabus.
• Mandatory drug screening
• Current BLS (CPR) certification for health care providers. Contact your local hospital education department or the American Red Cross http://www.ogdenregional.com/CommCal.asp.
• Current immunizations status: MMR or positive titer; Hepatitis B or signed waiver; Tetanus and Diphtheria; negative PPD or proof of non-infectious state 
• Proof of health insurance
• Proof of nursing malpractice Insurance (http://www.nso.com/pli/index.php) or search Google.com  for "nurse malpractice insurance."

Program Tuition

$2,350 (Student with 5-8 years inactive license status)
$2,650 (Student with 8-10 years inactive license status)

Textbooks

Approximately $500 (Actual prices may vary.)

Uniform

$50-60 (Do not purchase scrubs until you receive your clinical assignment; facility requirements may determine what you must purchase.)
$20-50 Nursing shoes

Equipment

$20-40 Sprague-type stethoscope
$10-30 Wristwatch with second hand
$3-5 Pen Light

Criminal Background Check

$18 See the background check instructions in your syllabus
$30 Drug screening