Annual Physical Exam & Immunization

All students are required to complete and submit an annual physical examination showing that the student is in adequate physical, mental, and emotional health to meet the rigorous demands of the program and to meet the patient care demands in the clinical setting.  Applicants should review the Technical Standards and Essential Functions of the Registered Nurse to ensure that they are well versed in the requirements of the role.

Students must complete an Annual Physical Exam.

In addition, students must complete the following Immunizations and Serum Blood Titers for entry into the program and to continue within the program:

  1. Two negative TB tests (within one year) - TB test must be repeated annually
  2. Flu (Influenza) vaccine - must be repeated annually (seasonally)
  3. Tdap - every 10 years
  4. MMR (Measles/Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) blood titer showing (+) immunity
  5. Hepatitis B blood titer showing (+) immunity
  6. Varicella blood titer showing (+) immunity
    *If the titers are "negative" or "equivocal", the student will be required to repeat the immunization series and provide all necessary documentation.
  7. All students are required to complete a Urine Drug Screen every six months.
  8. Effective Fall 2021 - All clinical sites are requiring faculty and students to submit proof of FULL Covid Vaccination.   The program will now need to comply with this regulation.

*Although marijuana is legal in the state of California, it is not permitted amongst nursing students.  Therefore, drug screens testing positive for marijuana will be denied.  

Physical Examination Forms and further details regarding blood titers and other health documents/documentation will be provided and discussed at the mandatory Nursing Orientation after an applicant has been admitted to the program.

Updated: October 2021