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Nursing Department

Immunizations/CPR/Background Check

Department of Nursing Immunization Form for Admission

  • 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: 
    • 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) 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 Immunization Form must be on file, in the nursing department office, by the start of your first semester in the program to continue in the program.

Healthcare Provider CPR Certification (American Heart Association)

  • Obtained from American Heart Association only.
  • BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR/AED certification 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 to the nursing department office by the start of your first semester in the program to continue in the program.
  • 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.