UAMS College of Nursing - Student Services

Registration Dates/Times Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Ed II 9^th Floor Lab
Little Rock		Hope
Time	Last Name	All Students
9:00–9:30 a.m. 9:30-10:00 a.m. 10:00-10:30 a.m. 10-30-11:00 a.m.	A-F G-K L-P Q-Z	10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Badge Pictures 11:00 a.m. – Noon Registration

ASSIGNED REGISTRATION TIMES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
STUDENTS WILL BE ALLOWED TO REGISTER ONLY AT THEIR ASSIGNED TIMES.

HESI PRE-ADMISSION TEST (Required Activity)
Little Rock--May 20, 2009, 8:00 a.m.- noon, Contact Ms. Linda Calhoun (501-686-6516) for more information.
Hope - May 22, 2009, 1-5 p.m. -Contact Ms. Jujuan English or Mrs. Lloyd in Hope at (870-722-8133) for more information.

The car pool request form is due no later than May 22, 2009. This is for students living outside of Pulaski county only.

ID PICTURES
All entering Little Rock campus students will have their ID pictures made on May 20th following the HESI exam. Hope campus students will have their ID pictures made the day of registration at 10 AM. This is the picture that will appear in the yearbook and in the class composite that will be distributed to faculty members.

This does not obligate you to purchase a yearbook. On the UAMS campus, the cost of the yearbook is contained in your registration fee if you are a full-time student.

Registration for the Hope students is scheduled for-11 AM-12 Noon on Wed, May 27, 2009...but you need to be here by 10am to get your ID pictures made. Go to Creative Services (G-level of Ed2) by 10am...Ed2/B104 to get them made.

TB SKIN TESTS
TB skin tests will be placed Wednesday, May 20, 2008 and read on Friday May 22, 2008. A representative from Student-Employee Health will be present to place your TB skin test. You must have this done before you can complete the registration process. If you have had a skin test within the past two months, you will need to bring a copy of those results to become part of your file. The verification MUST be signed by the health official who administered the test and include the date you had the test done.

HEPATITIS B VACCINE
All students must have the Hepatitis B vaccine series. If you have already had the series of three (3) immunizations, then send proof to the Registrar's Office by May 20, 2008. If no proof is sent, then you will be immunized at Registration with the first of a series of three vaccine injections. There is no charge for the injections. After the injection, students will be checked for a reaction requiring a 20-minute waiting period.

IMMUNIZATIONS
Each student must send immunization information with their Physical Examination Form to Student Employee Health (address on the top of the physical form) verifying that he/she had received the immunization for Tetanus Diphtheria, and Measles, Mumps, Rubella and *Hepatitis B. Call Student Employee Health at (501) 686-6565 with any questions concerning immunizations. You will not be allowed to register if there is not a completed physical form on file for you.

*(Student Employee Health and the Registrar's Office will each need a copy of the Hepatitis B immunizations and the TB skin test results. Please provide two copies of these proofs--one for each of your files.)

HOUSING AND PERSONAL HEALTH INSURANCE
Go to the UAMS Residence Hall site www.uams.edu/studentlife for housing applications.

In order to register for classes in the College of Nursing students will be required to show proof of current major medical coverage (e.g., insurance card or a policy showing current coverage) OR purchase UAMS health insurance coverage; information concerning that coverage can be found at www.uams.edu/studentlife. No one will be allowed to register for classes, and therefore attend classes unless evidence of health insurance coverage is provided.

Student Activities will forward information to you about the personal health insurance required for all UAMS students. Health insurance is to be paid by separate check at registration. If you are already covered, you will have to provide a copy of your proof of insurance.

Costs for meals in the UAMS cafeteria will be between $6 and $7 per meal. Students who display UAMS ID badge will receive a 20% discount.

PARKING DECALS
Parking decals must be obtained from the UAMS Department of Public Safety for parking in the gravel lots--first decal is free, any additional are at a small cost . There is also free parking in the War Memorial Stadium parking lot with free bus shuttle service from 6 AM - 7:30 PM weekdays only. Contact UAMS Public Safety for information about evening parking lots and rates. (501-526-7275)

FINANCIAL AID
If there are any questions about financial aid, they should be directed to:

It will be necessary for those students who are receiving aid to sign papers at Program Orientation the afternoon after registration. A representative from the Financial Aid office will be there with the necessary forms.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
Long-term disability insurance is required for all students in the program. In order to facilitate the coverage and provide a lower cost to students, a blanket long-term disability policy will be utilized.

MALPRACTICE INSURANCE
Malpractice Insurance is required for all students in the program. In order to facilitate the coverage and provide a lower cost to students a blanket malpractice policy will be utilized.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
A Criminal Background Check is required for all students in the program.

TECHNOLOGY FEE, LAB FEE, & MENTAL HEALTH FEE
The technology fee, lab fee, and the mental health fee are applied each semester.

CPR CERTIFICATION
All students in the College of Nursing are required to complete CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). We do not accept ACLS certification. If CPR certification expires BEFORE MAY 2009, you must be RECERTIFIED. Students will NOT be permitted to enter a clinical course if your certification is not up to date. Below is the list of the ONLY CPR classes we will accept:

American Red Cross—Professional Rescuers Course—Good for one (1) year
American Heart Association—Health Care Provider Course—Good for two (2) years

BOOKS AND COURSE SYLLABI
Course syllabi will be linked from the summer schedule. The course syllabi will inform you of the exact titles and editions of textbooks that are required. Textbooks can be purchased on-line. You will need to have your books and syllabi by Wednesday afternoon, May 27, 2009.

UNIFORM AND SHOES (to be updated) DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING AT THIS TIME.
Students will be required to have a uniform. You will need a lab coat immediately and full uniforms by MONDAY, XXXXXXXXXX. White shoes free of any other color or decoration should be purchased from the store of your choice.

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (to be updated) DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING AT THIS TIME.
See information sheet on this web site.