Declaratory Order of Eligibility (DO)
An individual who is planning to enroll, is enrolled or is planning to apply for licensure by examination and has reason to believe they may be ineligible for licensure has the right to petition the Board for a DO (TOC §301.257). The board has authority to impose discipline (TOC §301.453- 301.469), refuse licensure (TOC §301.453), temporarily suspend or restrict license (TOC §301.455), and subpoena to request information (TOC §301.465).
Criminal Background Check
All undergraduate ABSN students must complete a Criminal Background Check (CBC) process through the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON). CBC instructions are provided upon acceptance to all incoming undergraduate students and reiterated at new student orientation. If your CBC is clear, you will receive a blue postcard (Blue Card) from TBON in the mail that you will present to the GGHSON. If you are unable to provide proof of a cleared CBC by presenting the TBON Blue Card two weeks prior to your first clinical rotation, you will have to drop your clinical courses. You may remain enrolled in non-clinical courses and if a TBON clearance is not resolved by the end of the first semester, student may request a leave of absence for up to six months or withdraw and reapply to the ABSN program. For specific details by nursing program, please refer to GGHSON Catalog.
While enrolled, students are required to disclose arrests or detentions regardless of the outcome of the charges. If arrested or detained while enrolled, any previous clearance becomes invalid, and a new Criminal Background Check is required. In accordance with HSCEP 10.20, additional background checks are required after a break in enrollment. Students are responsible for the cost of their own CBC and any associated fees.
For criminal background check questions, please contact the TBON at:
Texas Board of Nursing
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460 Austin, TX 78701-3944
P: (512) 305-7400; | F: (512) 305-7401
Or go to:
https://www.bon.texas.gov/licensure_eligibility.asp
Liability/Malpractice Insurance
Students do not need to obtain liability/malpractice insurance. A blanket liability policy is purchased and maintained by the school and is paid for by a fee that will is automatically added to your tuition. This policy covers students in all clinical activities. However, it does not cover students in work-related activities (students employed in clinical settings). Please note that this is not a general health insurance policy. This policy for liability purposes to cover primarily against professional negligence claims.
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