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University of Wyoming

 

Additional Requirements &
Important Information

For Current Students
RN/BSN Completion Track
(Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

  1. Malpractice Insurance

    You must carry your own malpractice insurance to level of RN licensure throughout the NURS 4875 clinical course. The University of Wyoming also provides limited liability coverage for nursing students when they are in clinical settings. To verify insurance, submit copy of page(s) from policy (usually "Certificate of Insurance") indicating insurance provider, your name, policy number, dates and amount of coverage to the School of Nursing. Copies of insurance cards or payment receipts are NOT acceptable. The insurance company can take up to 6 weeks to issue a policy, so apply early. The School of Nursing does not accept verbal verification.

    Agency Suggestions:

    • Healthcare Providers Service Organization
      www.HPSO.com
      Phone Numbers: Toll-free: 1(866) 269-4793 or 1(800) 982-9491
    • Proliability (Chicago Insurance Company)
       www.proliability.com
      Phone Numbers: Toll-Free 1(847) 803-3100 or 1(800) 503-9230
    • Your Home Owners Insurance Agency or Other Agencies
      Beware! Some agencies that do not deal with nursing students on a regular basis may charge too much. Please comparison shop!

  2. RN Licensure

    You need to keep your RN licensure current with our office by providing updated copies of your active, unencumbered RN license for the state in which you will be doing clinicals/practicum.

  3. Miscellaneous Information

    • Physical Requirements

      All nursing students must be able to perform the essential functions of a nurse. Reasonable accommodations will be afforded to disabled student nurses as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. A student who can no longer perform the essential functions of a nurse must report that to the School of Nursing Dean and suggest any accommodations that they feel will enable them to perform as a nurse. The School of Nursing Dean will determine if the suggested accommodations are reasonable or if there are any other reasonable accommodations that can be made. If reasonable accommodations can not be made, the student will not be able to remain in the nursing program.

    • FAQs

      • How many clinical hours will be required in the RN/BSN program?
        - 120 clinical hours in addition to the 60 hours of coursework will be required for the 4 credit hours of the final practicum, NURS 4875 (the only clinical course)
      • Can I complete my clinical hours locally?
        - It is your responsibility to arrange clinical at a Public Health agency in your area. We will work to obtain a contract with that agency. Once all that is in place, you will be able to complete your clinical hours locally.
      • How quickly can I get through your program?
        - Once you have completed the prerequisite coursework, you can complete the program in one (1) calendar year (fall, spring and summer).

Updated 2/9/2007