Clinical Requirements
Clinical Requirements:
Annual Drug Screen
Background Check: Once at program admission and anytime there may be a change in your criminal background.
Up to date on all Immunizations
TB Test Per Clinical Site Requirements
Yearly Flu Shot
Fit Test - RFU Health Center
Current ACLS/PALS/NRP throughout entire clinical training
Active IL and Wisconsin RN Licenses
Start Process- Spring Semester before Clinical Training
Select clinical sites are requiring a COVID vaccination
NPI Number Registration
Fit Test:
Will be scheduled through the Student Health Center to fit you with either an N-95 mask or a P-100 Mask. Specific dates to be announced.
Must comply with CDC and RFUMS recommendations for facial hair or apply for a religious exemption and get trained on a PAPR. Exemption Form
InstructionsN95_P100_Rev_81020.pdfRN License
Multistate License Holder Questions
If you previously held a Multistate nursing license....
Your permanent legal address must be in a state that recognizes the compact license (not IL at this time)
What does Primary State of Residence mean?
For compact purposes, primary state of residence is not related to property ownership in a given state. It is about your legal residency status. Everyone has legal documents such as a driver’s license, voter’s card, federal income tax return, military form no. 2058, or W2 form from the primary state of residence (PSOR). If a nurse’s PSOR is a compact state, that nurse may be eligible for a multistate (compact) license. If a nurse cannot declare a compact state as his/her PSOR, that nurse is not eligible for a compact license. They may apply for a single state license in any state where they wish to practice.
Where can I practice?
Go here to verify your nursing license status....
IL RN License
Mandatory for all RFU Students during clinical training. (Yr 2 Fall-Yr 3)
Apply through Illinois Department of Professional Regulation https://www.idfpr.com/
Renewal is in May on the Even Years (2024, 2026, 2028)
Phone (professional licensing): 800-560-6420
Not a compact license state.
WI RN License
Mandatory for all RFU Students during clinical training. (Yr 2 Fall-Yr 3)
Apply through WI Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
Initial License is $73.00
Renewal is on the Even Years (2020, 2022, 2024, 2026) Cost is $9.00
A compact license state.
Link to Online Application
IN RN License
*Only needed if rotating to a IN site, do NOT apply unless specifically told to by the clinical coordinator.
Apply through IN Professional Licensing Agency
A compact/multistate license state. Applying through endorsement Link
Link to Online Application
CO RN License
*Only needed if rotating to a CO site, do NOT apply unless specifically told to by the clinical coordinator.
Apply through Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations Online Services
A compact/multistate license state.
ACLS/PALS/CPR
All certifications are required to be maintained continuously throughout your clinical training (18 months)
Other options: https://illinoissafety.com/