Physical and Sensory Requirements

CSI student nurses must be capable of assisting patients with mobility, manipulating equipment and accessories, and responding promptly to the many needs of patients, colleagues, and the environment -- often simultaneously.

In keeping with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, pre-admission inquiries about medical or disabling conditions are prohibited. The following essential skills and abilities are listed so that potential students may be able to complete the requirements for the nursing program. Students who are unsure if they can meet these criteria, or know they will need help in meeting them, should contact the disability support services office of Ann Flannery, Taylor Administrative Building, Room 268, 732-6799, to discuss the use of accommodations and/or auxiliary aids. Students must be able to:

1. Perform motor skills safely, such as:

° Lifting, bathing, positioning, and transporting patients;

° Moving efficiently enough to meet the needs of several clients in a timely fashion;

° Lifting, positioning, or moving an unconscious client in order to perform lifesaving procedures.

° Giving injections;

° Operating equipment and devices such as thermometers, blood pressure cuffs, and IV pumps;

° Efficiently operating equipment and devices in emergency situations;

° Inserting and/or maintaining any client catheters or other tubes.

3. Perform activities requiring accurate and efficient interpretation and communication of information in English, both written and spoken. For example:

° Responding to a physician’s order’

° Reading and recording information;

° Directing assistive staff.

4. Respond to signals, alarms, and other displays indicating urgent client need, and take immediate action.

5. Perform effectively under stress.

6. Demonstrate ability to analyze data, calculate, and measure.

7. Disabilities:

Any student with a documented disability may be eligible for related accommodations. To determine eligibility and secure services, students should contact the coordinator of Disability Services at their first opportunity after registration for a class. Student Disability Services is located on the second floor of the Taylor Building on the Twin Falls Campus. 208-732-6799 (voice) or 208-734-9929 (TDD, or email aflannery@csi.edu)

Post Selection Requirements

After officially being offered and accepting a position in the program, students must present evidence of (1) good health with current immunizations; (2) continuous health insurance coverage; (3) drug and background screening; and (4) CPR (which includes adult and child).