Program Information Registered Nurse, AAS-T: Immunization Requirements

Immunization Requirements for Registered Nurse Application

Dear Prospective Registered Nurse student,

Participation in the clinical aspect of the Registered Nurse program at RTC requires students to provide proof of current immunization status or laboratory verification of immune status. This includes, but is not limited to Hepatitis B series, Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis), MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella (chickenpox), annual influenza, and Tuberculosis testing as required by contract with clinical facilities and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations. These requirements may take some time to complete.

Below are the immunization/vaccination requirements. Be sure your name, provider’s name, and date are on the lab reports or vaccine report. You will attach these documentations when submitting the admission application.

1. Hepatitis B - require only ONE of the options below:

- Option A: 3 vaccinations AND positive antibody titer. Recommended time frame for 3 dose series (it takes 6 months to complete the vaccine series):
  - - Dose number 1 – now.
    - Dose number 2 – one month after dose number 1.
    - Dose number 3 – 5 months after dose number 2.
- Option B: Heplisav-B (2-step vaccination series) AND Positive antibody titer.
- Option C: Positive HepB sAB (Surface Antibody) titer (lab report is required).
- Option D: If you are a non-responder, please upload a doctor’s note stating that you are a non- responder.

2. Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) - require only ONE of the options below:

- Option A: 2 MMR doses of vaccinations.
- Option B: Proof of immunity by positive antibody titer of each of the three components -Rubella, Mumps & Measles. (Lab report re‐quired).

3. Varicella (Chicken Pox) - require only ONE of the options below:

- Option A: 2 doses of the Varicella vaccinations.
- Option B: Positive antibody titer (lab report required).

4. Tuberculosis (T-Spot will NOT be accepted) - require only ONE of the options below:

- Option A: Negative 2 step PPD test (2 separate tests done 1-3 weeks apart) within the past 12 months (you must show placement date and read date for both 2 steps).
- Option B: Past negative 2 step PPD test PLUS all subsequent annuals (you must show placement date and read date for all of the tests; your most recent test MUST have been completed within the last 12 months).
- Option C: Negative QuantiFERON TB Gold Blood Test within the last 12 months. You must submit a copy of the laboratory report to meet this requirement.
- Option D: If you have positive results on either a PPD OR QuantiFERON Gold blood test, you must provide a clear chest X-Ray report within the past 3 years AND a symptom-free report from your healthcare provider for the current year.

5. Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (TDaP)

- There must be documentation of a TDaP vaccination. If the TDaP vaccine was administered more than 10 years ago, you must also submit a recent TD booster.

6. Influenza

- Submit documentation of a seasonal flu shot administered. Must be within the last 12 months.

7. COVID

- Must be fully vaccinated. Either 2-dose vaccine OR the most current COVID vaccine.

Last Revision Date: 5/13/2025