GENERAL POLICIES ADN and LVN Programs

Background Screening

Several clinical facilities now require confidential background checks on student nurses prior to clinical rotations.  Students with prior convictions may be denied access to some clinical sites. It is not possible for College of the Redwoods nursing programs to reassign a different/alternative clinical agency. Therefore, the student would need to decline admission or to withdraw from College of the Redwoods’ nursing programs.  Students are responsible for all expenses related to background checks.  Due to the confidential nature of the background check report, students might need to have more than one background screening during the program.  All readmit students must have repeat background checks. At program completion in the application for licensure as an RN or LVN graduates are required under law to report all misdemeanors and felony convictions as well as disciplinary action against the applicant’s professional license.  Students with prior legal or professional disciplinary action are encouraged to contact the respective licensing board, BRN or BVNPT, to ascertain their eligibility for licensure. Both agencies have pertinent information on their respective web sites.