Immunizations/CPR/Background Check

Health Certification Requirements

  • Negative Mantoux or PPD (TB) MUST be kept current throughout the program.  Student must have an initial 2-step PPD documented in their student file and then an annual 1-step PPD test thereafter kept in their file. TB skin tests are to be taken annually for as long as the student is in the program. If a student has a Positive Mantoux or PPD, they will need documentation of a negative chest x-ray to be submitted with application.  If chest x-ray is positive, student needs to see their health care provider.  Admission to the nursing program may occur only after the department receives verification of a negative sputum culture. 
  • Proof of current immunizations: 
    • Polio, Diphtheria, Tetanus (tetanus only within past 10 years)
    • Two (2) MMR, or titer drawn if you have not had two MMR vaccinations
    • Series of three (3) polio PLUS one (1) booster
    • Series of three (3) Hepatitis B, or titer
  • Proof of either two (2) Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccinations or one (1) titer for Varicella.  Having had chicken pox is not sufficient documentation.
  • The Health Certification form and all documentation (copies of medical records and/or immunization cards) is a part of the nursing department application.

Healthcare Provider CPR Certification (American Heart Association)

  • Obtained from American Heart Association only.
  • Must be current and will not expire until the summer after your first semester in the program, at the earliest.
  • All students are required to provide a copy of current Healthcare Provider CPR card with application.
  • Certification must be kept current throughout your time in the nursing program.

Criminal Background Check

  • Required after admittance into the nursing program
  • Cost: $25.00 (credit card only)
  • Only background check arranged by the nursing department is accepted.
  • Background checks must be on file, in the nursing department office, by the start of your first semester in the program.

Mandatory Drug Testing

  • Required after admittance into the nursing program
  • Cost: $38.00
  • Only drug test scheduled by the nursing department is accepted.
  • Results of drug test must be on file, in the nursing department office, by the start of your first semester in the program.