All programs
Background check
Go to Castle Branch, select your program and click on the code link that shows up underneath it to place your order. Results will be sent to the Compliance Office and will be kept confidential.
Fingerprinting (TBSN and ABSN programs)
When you download the Livescan Fingerprint Request Form (RI-30) and Waiver Agreement (RI-88A) through CastleBranch, you MUST upload a copy or clear photo of the completed forms back into CastleBranch portal to proceed with the order. The signature and date must be on or before your appointment date. If the form is signed afterward, it is invalid (Section III will be filled out at the time of your appointment). Your signature must be live/original. Electronic signatures will be rejected.
Students have the right to update, challenge, or correct any discrepancies with the results of the fingerprinting. An appeal form is available here.
Drug screen
The College of Nursing uses a 10‑Panel Test (amphetamines, opiates, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), phencyclidine (PCP), cocaine, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methaqualone, propoxyphene, and methadone).
NOTE: If you are assigned a screening location outside of your area, you are welcome to call CastleBranch to see if there is a site closer to you. Their customer service line is (888) 723‑4263.
There is a 7–10 day processing period after you submit your fingerprints and your specimen for drug screening. Please plan accordingly.
Additional Screening Requirements Clinical partners and placement sites may require additional or repeat drug screens at any time. Students are responsible for completing all site specific screening requirements in order to remain eligible for placement.
Marijuana/THC Notice Although recreational marijuana is legal in the State of Michigan, THC remains part of the required 10‑panel drug screen. A positive result for THC may prevent participation in clinical placements and may result in removal from an assigned organization, as clinical partners maintain their own drug‑free policies.
Basic life support
BLS requirements must be either the American Heart Association's HealthCare Provider (BLS Provider) or Professional Rescuer certifications. Certifications can be for either 1 or 2 years. We also accept the RQI® BLS program certification offered by the AHA. No other certification will be accepted (e.g., Red Cross)
Students starting the program in 2026 and beyond - Please provide documentation to ACEMAPP Assure - ACEMAPP Assure
Students who have started the program prior to 2026 – if you need to update your information please provide documentation to the Compliance Office - Compliance Office
Training Sites:
Blood borne pathogen (BBP) training
The BBP training is an annual requirement that must be renewed every year.
TBSN and accelerated students will complete their BBP training through ACEMAPP. TBSN students will be added before their second semester and ABSN students prior to starting the program.
All other College of Nursing students will complete the training through the Ability Training System. You can login on ORA's website. The training should show up on the home screen. If it does not, please contact the Compliance Office to make sure that you are enrolled in the nursing compliance courses.
The Compliance Office will retrieve training records and enter them into the Clinical Placement Office/Compliance Office database. We recommend all students print and retain for their own records any confirmation pages provided by the training module.
HIPAA
All healthcare professionals and students need to have annual training in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
Traditional BSN and accelerated second degree BSN students will complete their HIPAA training through ACEMAPP. TBSN students will be added before their second semester and accelerated students prior to starting the program.
All other College of Nursing students will complete the training through the Ability Training System. You can login at ORA's website. The training should show up on the home screen. If it does not, please contact Compliance Office to make sure that you are enrolled in the nursing compliance courses.
The Compliance Office will retrieve training records and enter them into the Clinical Placement Office/Compliance Office database. We recommend all students print and retain for their own records any confirmation pages provided by the training module.
Health insurance
All students are required to have health insurance. Health Insurance coverage must include hospitalization.
Students starting the program in 2026 and beyond - Please provide documentation to ACEMAPP Assure - ACEMAPP Assure
Students who have started the program prior to 2026 – Please provide updates on insurance to the Compliance Office - Compliance Office
If you do not have health insurance you can find information about student health insurance coverage on the MSU Human Resources website.
Immunizations
MSU and CON abide by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations. To be enrolled and gain access to your clinical sites, your immunizations including flu shot must be reported and up to date. MSU Occupational Health at Olin offers immunizations, including flu shots, TB tests, and titer tests for students. To schedule an appointment, call (517) 353-9137. Olin Health Center
Required immunizations include:
- Influenza (annually and due by October 15th each year)
- Hepatitis B*
- MMR (Measles/Mumps/Rubella)*
- TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) - 10 year expiration
- TB (Tuberculosis) - Annually1
- Varicella (Chicken Pox) *
* Note: MMR, Varicella and Hep B can also be considered compliant with a positive titer (IGG Antibody) to be compliant. 1 Upon entering your program, you will need either two skin tests that are 1 to 3 weeks apart, or a single blood test. Skin test results must be reported in millimeters. “Negative” is an interpretation and not an acceptable result.
Submit documentation of your immunizations to:
Students starting the program in 2026 and beyond - Please provide documentation to ACEMAPP Assure - ACEMAPP Assure
Students who have started the program prior to 2026 – Please provide any updates to documentation to University Health and Wellbeing - MSU Occupational Health
· Include your first/last name, student ID number, and the following form:
Healthcare Professional Student Immunization Form
Also send all related vaccine documentation and titer / test results.
If you have been immunized in the State of Michigan, you may be able to download your Immunization Record from the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) at this site: https://mdhhsmiimmsportal.state.mi.us/
Traditional and Accelerated BSN Requirements
ACEMAPP Collaborate - ACEMAPP Collaborate
MSU College of Nursing utilizes ACEMAPP (ACEMAPP Matching and Placement Clinical Program) System, which is a compliance database and an online learning system that members (nursing schools and healthcare agencies) utilize to process clinical placement requirements for students.
Enrollment in the ACEMAPP System is an annual requirement for traditional BSN and accelerated second degree BSN students prior to their nursing experience in a clinical setting. The annual cost for a student is $50. Students in the ACEMAPP system will have an extra OSHA training course in addition to BBP and HIPAA.
DHS Central Registry – For TBSN and ABSN Students
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Clearance requests are specific to Child Protective Services. Please complete section 1 of the DHS Central Registry Clearance form. Scan or take a clear photo of the form and the front of your driver’s license and send it to the Compliance Office. The form needs a live/original signature to be processed by MDHHS. Submit in 1 PDF file.
RN-BSN, MSN and DNP Requirements
RN license
RN to BSN, MSN and DNP students must have an unrestricted State RN License. Nurse Anesthesia students must have a Michigan RN license. Many states have regulations regarding out-of-state distance education providers which may include restrictions from online courses with didactic and clinical practicum requirements for College of Nursing programs.
Students starting the program in 2026 and beyond - Please provide documentation to ACEMAPP Assure - ACEMAPP Assure
Students who have started the program prior to 2026 – Please send license renewal documentation to the Compliance Office - Compliance Office
Nurse Anesthesiology Requirements
ACLS and PALS
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association must be completed prior to the start of the program and maintained throughout the duration of the program.
Students starting the program in 2026 and beyond - Please provide documentation to ACEMAPP Assure - ACEMAPP Assure
Students who have started the program prior to 2026 – Please provide any updates on documentation to the Compliance Office - Compliance Office
Post-Master's DNP Requirements
Post-master’s DNP students must have a current, unrestricted (1) license as an advanced practice registered nurse and (2) national certification in their specialty.
Students starting the program in 2026 and beyond - Please provide documentation to ACEMAPP Assure - ACEMAPP Assure
Students who have started the program prior to 2026 – Please provide updates to documentation to the Compliance Office - Compliance Office
