Health Requirements

Each student must present documentation of having met specific health requirements before starting the practice component of the professional nursing program at the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing.

1. Dated, evidence of health insurance, including company name and contract number including period for which the premium has been paid.
2. Evidence of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification that covers Basic Cardiac Life Support. Students are required to complete the 8 hour health care provider course given by the American Heart Association. (This DOES NOT include the 'Heart Saver' Course.)
3. Must complete the following health requirements:
   • Dated copy of the College of Nursing required Student Health Form (this can be found on the College of Nursing Website at www.fau.edu/nursing.)
   • Evidence of a negative PPD test within the past six months or appropriate medical follow-up of a positive reaction. Results must be reported in mm (millimeters), not just “positive” or “negative”.
   • Documentation of adult diphtheria-tetanus (Tdap) immunization within the past ten years.
   • Documentation of rubella (German measles) and rubella (red measles) immunization.
   • Documentation of Hepatitis B immunization or the required waiver form.
   • Documentation of date of chicken pox or titer results. If negative, varicella immunization is strongly recommended.
   • Evidence of a seasonal flu shot if required by the clinical agency in fall
4. Health form, copy of health insurance card, BLS card, and annual PPD must be uploaded to your Castlebranch account yearly and at least one month before the start of the first semester of nursing practice courses. No student will be allowed to participate in a nursing practice course if complete information is not on file.

*STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANNUALLY UPDATING ITEMS A, B, C, & D

 

Additional Requirements for RN-BSN Students

Students will be notified of any additional requirements related to the nursing practice courses and specific institutional requirements. Additional information regarding vaccines maybe reviewed at the following site: /academics/student-resources/undergraduate/forms-applications.php

Information on immunization requirements for nursing practice

The Diphtheria-tetanus immunization, Tuberculin Test, and Rubella Titer are available through the Student Health Service at FAU for a fee for registered students. Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella immunizations are available through the Palm Beach County or Broward County Health Departments.

Further information on Rubella, Hepatitis B and Varicella can be found on the Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control: