Required Immunizations and Tests for UVU Nursing Students

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In accordance with UVU policy 548 applicants to clinical programs at UVU must pass a drug test.  Students will be tested upon acceptance to a clinical program. The responsibility for passing the drug test resides with the student regardless of possession of a medical cannabis card that is legal in any state. Clinical programs reserve the right to repeat drug tests at any time during the clinical program.

 

Immunization and TB testing compliance is required of all nursing students. Student nurses are at risk for exposure to, and possible transmission of, diseases due to their contact with patients or with infective material of patients. Student compliance with immunizations and testing is required in order to participate in clinical experiences.

Students are required to submit copies of official proof of the required immunizations/tests to the Department of Nursing. If unable to find childhood immunization records, students may get a blood test (titer). We suggest beginning the immunization verification process early in order to meet the UVU Nursing program deadlines.

Immunization requirements are subject to change based on agency requirements.

Proof of Immunization/Test Requirements

Test Name Parameters
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis Within the previous 5 years
Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) 2 Options:
  • 2 doses after 1 year of age
  • Blood test with active results
Hepatitis B If no previous dose, give documentation of either a 2-dose series of Heplisav-B or a 3-dose series of either Engerix-B, PreHevbrio, or Recombivax HB. A 3-dose series of Twinrix vaccine, which prevents hepatitis A and B, is an option. For HCP who perform tasks that may involve exposure to blood or body fluids, obtain antibody serology 1–2 months after final dose.
Varicella (Chicken Pox) Proof of 2 varicella vaccinations or proof of immunity through a blood test (titer). Verbal confirmation of having had chicken pox is no longer acceptable.
InInfluenza One dose annually at the beginning of the flu season around September or October. (The flu season begins in October and extends through the winter/spring semester).
TB Test
   
3 Options:
  • 2 negative results within the last 6 months
  • 1 Quantiferon Gold (QFT) test with negative results
  • 1 T-SPOT blood test with negative results. If test is positive, the student must provide a copy of the chest x-ray results.
COVID-19 Two doses of Moderna or Pfizer;  OR 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson.  May be updated with additional doses—ask the Department of Nursing.

Other immunizations with documentation may be required as agency and/or infection control guidelines change.

References: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/index.html