Addendum to 2009-2010

UAMS College of Nursing Catalog

Replaces “Background Checks” on page 14

To comply with mandates from clinical agencies utilized by the UAMS College of Nursing (CON), students enrolled in all CON programs are required at the initial semester of enrollment and at the beginning of each fall semester in which the student is enrolled to have criminal background checks, driving history record checks, and urine drug screens in order to remain enrolled in any CON course.  All screenings are conducted at the expense of the individual student.  The screenings listed will be conducted by www.CertifiedBackground.com which is a part of Castle Branch, Inc., a background check service that allows students to purchase their own background check.  The results of a student’s background check and drug screen are posted to the www.CertifiedBackground.com web site in a secure, tamper-proof environment, where the student, as well as UAMS CON administrators can view the background check results.  The urine drug screen is coordinated by this company but is conducted at designated community sites through Lab Corp.  Each student will be instructed via the www.CertifiedBackground.com  website regarding the specific approved Lab Corp site closest to them.

Under the Important Links on this page, you will find a step-by-step instruction sheet to use as a guide to accessing the www.CertifiedBackground.com website to complete this background check and drug screen.  Please follow all directions very carefully.   It is imperative that your data are entered accurately and completely and that all requested information is provided. 

After your background order is complete and you receive a confirmation form via email, the College of Nursing will be notified.  You must have completed the background check order and your drug screen with LabCorp before you can register for classes.  Although you will be permitted to complete the registration process, your continued enrollment will be contingent on acceptable results.

www.CertifiedBackground.com accepts only VISA, MasterCard or money orders.  No personal checks or cash will be accepted.   Cost for each program is listed below for 2009-2010 students.

Package: Baccalaureate Student Price: $96.00 (includes RN students)

Package: Hope Baccalaureate Student Campus Price: $115.00

Package: Masters Student Price: $105.00

Package: Doctoral Student Price: $105.00