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Health Requirements

Students must be physically, emotionally, and cognitively able to meet the requirements of clinical practice without threat to themselves or others. Students who do not show proof of completed health requirements will not be allowed to begin and/or continue in their practicum course work. Nursing Faculty view maintenance of health as the responsibility of the individual professional, aspiring to achieve an MSN.

  1. Evidence of Tetanus Toxoid (within the last 10 years).
  2. Titers for each of the following: Mumps, Rubeola (Red Measles), Rubella (German Measles) and Varicella. If student is found to be non-immune, then student must be re-immunized unless contraindicated by health care provider.
  3. As a minimum must have received the 1st Hepatitis B vaccination of the series of 3 injections or a Quantitative Titer showing evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B. After completion of series a Quantitative Titer will be required 30-60 days after the third injection showing evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B. Please note a statement from your physician will not be adequate, the numerical results of the titer are required. A student who refuses the Hepatitis B vaccine series or who has a negative titer after completing the series must sign a waiver releasing Cumberland University and any clinical placement site from liability in the event the student decides to continue clinical experiences without or before developing immunity.
  4. Annual documentation of a negative TB skin test or Chest X-Ray (or more often if required by a clinical agency) prior to practicum.
  5. Students who have chronic health conditions which are controlled and do not place themselves or others at risk are eligible to be considered for admission.
  6. The School of Nursing also reserves the right to request a random drug test for cause at any time during a student’s tenure in the program.

*A copy of your health status and immunization record must be provided to the Nursing Department by the end of the second online semester (Health Requirement Document. Graduate Online Learners may use the Health Requirement Document unless his/her own physician provides a health record that verifies the same health requirements.