Change in Health Status

Any student with a change in health status, for example, surgery, pregnancy, serious illness, or injury, which requires special considerations, will meet with the Title IX and/or ADA Coordinator with a completed Health Status Update Report prior to attending the clinical area. The Health Status Update should include the following information:

  • Current written permission from the healthcare provider to complete the activities of the given semester in which the student is currently enrolled.
  • A written statement by the healthcare provider indicating activity limitations or restrictions.
  • Students with documented special circumstances/disability are expected to adhere to all Nursing Department requirements, including attendance procedures, technical standards, and meeting the competencies and expectations of each Nursing course.

Students who are in a substance abuse treatment program must submit periodic Health Status Update Reports, as described in the current MCHP college catalog, and as required by the Health Professions Admissions Department.

If a new or recurrent health problem/limitation is identified at any time during enrollment in the Nursing Program, the faculty reserves the right to require a Health Status Report on an ongoing basis (including pregnancy) or submission of a Health Examination Record indicating that the student can meet the technical standards and competency expectations.