Associate
Degree Nursing Program
Immunization Requirements
Students accepted into the nursing program must complete
the required immunizations before the first day of class
in Nursing 101. Immunizations must be kept up-to-date throughout
the program.
The nursing department will provide you with an immunization
card. Documentation must be signed/provided by an agency
official only. Examples of supporting documentation include
any of the following:
1. A print-out provided by the facility
2. Documentation on company letterhead.
Bring the completed card and all supporting documentation
to the Nursing Office by the deadline.
- TB
1. Provide written evidence of a negative TB skin test within
the last 12 months. The results should be written in
mm (e.g. 0mm); OR
2. If there is a history of a positive TB skin test then
a chest x-ray must demonstrate no evidence of active TB.
If positive, include a copy of the chest x-ray results.
- Tetanus
A tetanus/diphtheria booster is required if 10 years have
elapsed since the last booster. Please have the date
of the last tetanus documented.
- Rubella
1. Provide written evidence of laboratory immunity to rubella
(German measles) dates and result within the last 5 years;
OR
2. An MMR or Rubella vaccine since 1989.
- Rubeola
If born on or after January 1, 1957,
1. Provide written documentation of two (2) live measles
(rubeola) vaccines given no less than one month apart, after
the first birthday; OR
2. Written documentation of a measles/mumps/rubella (MMR)
vaccine since 1989; OR
3. Written documentation of laboratory evidence of immunity
to rubeola; date and result; OR
4. Written documentation of physician diagnosis of rubeola
infection.
- Hepatitis B
To comply with regulations you must do one of the following:
1. Bring proof from your physician, clinic or employee health
nurse indicating the three dates you have received the vaccine
series; OR
2. Sign a hepatitis B vaccine declination
form (page 3 of the form).
- Varicella
Fall 2006 and Spring 2007
1. Provide written documentation of varicella (chicken pox)
disease; OR
2. Documentation of varicella titer drawn from
a reputable laboratory with date and result; OR
3. Written documentation of two (2) varicella vaccines given
no less than one month apart.
Beginning Fall 2007
Self-report of history of varicella disease; OR
If unknown or no history of disease then:
1. Documentation of varicella titer drawn
from a reputable laboratory with date and result;
OR
2. Written documentation of
two (2) varicella vaccines given no less than one month apart.
Occupational Healthcare Resources Consultants (OHRC),
located at 2535 Broadway will provide the Varicella vaccine/titer
for the following price:
Varivax Immunization (2 injections) $160 for both;
Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibodies, IgG for $40 per titer.
Please call 575-3001 for these services.
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