Health Clearance Requirements

Before beginning a graduate practicum, course students must have completed the submission of all required health records and certifications through CastleBranch at least 8 weeks prior to the clinical course start date. You will set up your student records account during orientation or via emailed instructions provided by your program.

Please note: Students will not be allowed to begin a practicum course until all required items have been submitted and the College has approved the practicum site and preceptor!

* Please be aware that state and local regulations have limited the states where you may participate in a clinical practicum associated with the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing. If you are moving after having been admitted to the program, notify us immediately, so that we may advise you of your options.

You are not guaranteed to be able to complete a clinical practicum in non-covered states if you move after being accepted into the program or if regulations in your state change.

Students of the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing are required to adhere to certain health maintenance procedures to comply with standards prescribed by affiliating clinical agencies and The Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 76, Section 15C, entitled, "Immunization of college health science students." Students may use the services of their own family health care providers or the University Health Services. The policies are intended to protect the health and well-being of patients and the nursing student engaged in clinical practice.

Typhon

Typhon is the web-based application that you will be using with your preceptor to track your practicum experiences. After the College of Nursing receives your “Student Preceptor Form,” both you and your preceptor will each be assigned a unique login ID and password to access Typhon. (DO NOT SHARE YOUR ID AND PASSWORD)

There are tutorials within the system that will explain how to use Typhon. Like all computer programs, there may be issues at times. Please email Lynn Yovina lyovina [at] umass [dot] edu (lyovina[at]umass[dot]edu)  with any questions or concerns.

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