Student Clinical Requirements

Rubeola, Rubella, and Mumps Immunity must be demonstrated by TITER OR documentation of the MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) two-shot immunization series. If titers are equivocal, get one MMR booster; if negative, get two MMR shots (separated by four weeks) and a second titer is not needed. This requirement must only be completed once prior to clinical contact with patients. Immunization against TDaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) Proof of one dose of TDaP as an adult, followed by Td booster every 10 years thereafter. Note: DTP is the pediatric dose and does not meet the requirement. This requirement must remain current throughout the entire coming semester of clinical contact with patients. Immunity to Chicken Pox (Varicella Zoster) Immunity must be demonstrated by TITER OR documentation of the varicella two-shot immunization series (the second shot may be administered 4-8 weeks after the first. This requirement must only be completed once prior to clinical contact with patients. Flu Shot Documentation of an annual flu shot is required when the vaccine becomes available in the Fall (usually September – October). This requirement must be completed every year as soon as it is available. Hepatitis B policy If your Hepatitis B titer is negative after completing the three-shot immunization series, a second three-shot series, followed by another titer is required. If the second titer is also negative, you will be declared a “non-responder” and no further doses or titers will be required. The second shot may be given 4-8 weeks after the first; the third shot may be given six months after the first. The titer must be drawn 4-8 weeks after the third shot. As long as the student is diligent in pursuing Hepatitis B immunity in a timely manner, having a negative titer will not bar a student from clinical contact with patients. This requirement must only be completed once at the start of the program. HIV Test Documentation of having had an HIV test—done within 6 months before starting program (results are not required and should not be turned in). This requirement must only be completed once prior to clinical contact with patients. Tuberculosis 2-step PPD Test Documentation of freedom from active Tuberculosis, demonstrated by initial negative 2-step PPD Test (Purified Protein Derivative) followed by ANNUAL PPD tests. Please see the 2-Step PPD Information Sheet listed on the Initial Program Requirements page. In lieu of a 2-step PPD, the School of Nursing will accept a negative IGRA (Interferon-Gamma Release Assay) test, i.e. the Quantiferon Gold TB Test. If TB testing is positive, you must submit the date and result of the positive test (provider verification of verbal history is acceptable). Proof of recent (within 1 year) negative chest x-ray is required unless official dates of prophylactic treatment are submitted. Provider verification of dates of treatment is acceptable. This requirement must remain current throughout the entire coming semester of clinical contact with patients. PPD tests, IGRA tests, and TB Health Screenings completed by a healthcare provider expire one year from the date of the test or screening.

CPR certification Must include Infant, Child, and Adult CPR, one-person and two-person rescue, and AED. Regardless of your level in the nursing program, you need to be able to provide CPR to all three age groups (both before and after your course in pediatric nursing). Take the American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider courses or more advanced courses. Heart Saver and Community courses are not acceptable for meeting this requirement. 100% online courses will not meet the requirement without a hands-on skills check. This requirement must remain current throughout the entire coming semester of clinical contact with patients. Clinical Background Check This requirement must be completed through the Alaska Background Check Unit within Alaska’s Division of Health and Social Services. It’s necessity is based on mandates in Federal law and in hospital accreditation criteria designed to protect patients, particularly elders and minors. Students who have a Barrier Crime on their background check will not be allowed to enter the program. First, provide a Release of Information Form to the Compliance Assistant in HSB 101-B, or fax to 907-786-4559. If no current background check is on file, the Compliance Assistant will advise of further instructions. The Release of Information Sheet, the Applicant Initiated Guide, and a list of Fingerprinting Sites can be found on the Initial Program Requirements Page. Background Check eligibility expires 6 years after the initial date of application. This requirement must remain current throughout the entire coming semester of clinical contact with patients. Deadlines • July 15th for Fall Clinicals • November 15th for Spring Clinicals • March 15th for Summer Clinicals Documentation When submitting documentation, please include your name and the program (AAS, BS or MS) on every page that you turn in. Keep the originals for your records and submit only photocopies. Please do not ask the School of Nursing staff to make photocopies; this is your responsibility. A healthcare provider must sign or stamp EACH BOX of the Health Check Sheet to verify the information contained there. In lieu of the Health Check Sheet, please submit official documentation of each requirement. Student Health Center All the health requirements may be completed through the UAA Student Health Center (SHC). The Student Health Center is located in RH 120 and an appointment is required (786-4040).