What are the Pre-Licensure BSN health requirements?

Prelicensure BSN Health Requirements

  1. Tuberculosis
  • You must submit a 2-step TB skin test or a QuantiFERON TB blood test. The read date of the 2-TB skin test must be 7-21 days apart.
  • Every year after, you must submit either a one-step TB skin test or a QuantiFERON TB blood test.
  • If you test positive, you must provide a clear chest x-ray (lab report required) from within the past 5 years PLUS a TB Questionnaire (within the past 12 months).
  • If a chest x-ray was submitted initially, only the TB Questionnaire is required every 12 months. A new chest x-ray will be required every 5 years.
  1. CPR Certification
  • You must submit any of the following CPR cards for compliance: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
  • Please Note: Certification must be from the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Your submission must contain both the front & back of the card, and the card MUST be signed. Electronic cards are also acceptable.
  1. Influenza
    • You must submit proof of your flu vaccine by October 20, annually
    • The earliest you can submit a flu shot to apply to the upcoming flu season is August 1st, and the latest is October 20.
    • Please note - this requirement will not impact your compliance from 5/1 to 10/20 as the flu shot is being made available.
  2. Health Evaluation Form
  • Please have your health provider complete a physical on the below Health Evaluation Form, then upload it to this requirement. The physical exam must have been completed within the past 12 months.
  • Included in the Health Evaluation Form is a health clearance for a respiratory fit test. This is not the actual fit test, but your health care provider saying that you are well enough to be respiratory fit tested.
  1. TDAP
  • You must submit documentation of a Tdap within the past 10 years. The renewal date will be set for 10 years from the administered date of the Tdap.
  1. MMR
  • You must submit A or B:

                                A) 2 doses of the MMR vaccine dated from any time

B) Positive titers for measles, mumps, and rubella

  • Please note - if you submit a non-immune titer for measles, mumps, or rubella, you must submit 2 MMR vaccines dated after your titers.
  1. Varicella
  • You must submit A or B:

                                A) 2 doses of the varicella vaccine

                                B) Positive varicella titer               

  • Please note - if you submit a non-immune titer for varicella, you must submit 2 varicella vaccines dated from after your titer.
  1. Hepatitis B
  • You must submit A or B:

                                A) 3 doses of the hepatitis B vaccine or 2 doses of the HEPLISAV-B vaccine.

                                B) Positive hepatitis B Titer

  • Please note - if you submit a non-immune titer, you must submit 3 hepatitis B vaccines dated from after your titer.
  • If you are receiving a 3-dose series, you will be compliant for 1 month following Dose 1, and for 5 months following Dose 2, to allow time for receiving the next dose.  For a 2-dose series, you will be compliant for 1 month following dose 1.
  1. CA CNA License or Course Completion   
    • You must submit A or B:
    • A) You must provide a copy of your current CA CNA license.
    • B) You must provide a copy of successful passing of both the theory and skills component of a CDPH approved CNA program.
  2. Covid-19 Vaccine
    • You must submit your COVID-19 vaccination records here.
    • If you are receiving a 1-dose series, use the item labeled "Dose 1 of 1". If you are receiving a 2-dose series, submit your documentation to the items labeled "Dose 1 of 2" and "Dose 2 of 2".
    • You must also submit a booster dose when you are eligible to receive one.
  3. Drug Screen and Background Check
    • All students must clear a drug screen and background check. Marijuana is legal in California but not federally; therefore, you cannot test positive for marijuana or any other drugs. Students must not have any convictions in the past 7 years.