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Health Occupations > Nursing Revised 8/3/06

Criminal Background Checks

Criminal Background Checks are now required on all students entering the Associate Degree in Nursing and the Practical Nursing programs at Northwestern Michigan College. This is due to the change in legislation that requires Criminal Background Checks be completed for certain health care institutions. The background check will be required by Northwestern Michigan College upon admission to the program and prior to the beginning of the first course. The costs associated with this background check will be the sole responsibility of the nursing student. The following links provide information on the State and Federal exclusions for criminal history. Please review the following information if you have a criminal history to determine if you are eligible for clinical placement as a nursing student. Felonies typically have restricted placement until after a 10-15 year period from the time of completion of sentence. Misdemeanors vary in the severity of the crime and what time frame a student would be excluded from placement in a health care setting. If you have further questions about your eligibility to participate in the nursing program, please contact the Health Occupations office at 231-995-1235.

 
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