Health and Immunization Requirements for Nursing Clinical Settings

The following requirements are in addition to the immunization requirements for admission to the University of Southern Maine.

Formal documentation of the following requirements MUST be on file with the School of Nursing BY THE  DEADLINE DATE. This applies to students enrolled in NUR 307, NUR 325, and NUR 419, as well as in graduate clinical courses.

• Deadline for students enrolled in any of the above classes for the fall semester is June 1
• Deadline for students enrolled in any of the above classes for the spring semester is November 1
• Deadline for studentsenrolled in any of the above classes for the summer (limited to Accelerated and Options program) is April 1

If you miss your deadline you will be dropped from these classes and the corresponding lecture class. Students will be informed via USM e-mail with instructions about how to submit documentation of these requirements.

IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CONFIRM THAT WE RECEIVED YOUR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. Please e-mail Brenda Webster to verify compliance with our requirements.

Links to Health Requirement pdf documents:

• FAQ for American DataBank to Certified Background Check transition
• Criminal Background Check information
• Health Requirement Check Sheet

TITERS: blood tests to determine immunity to specific diseases. They are NOT IMMUNIZATIONS. All titers are required REGARDLESS of your age and/or whether you have had the immunizations or the disease. If a titer shows non-immunity you must receive a booster immunization.

• Rubella
• Rubeola
• Mumps
• Varicella

 Seasonal Flu Immunization is now required. Students who are not immunized for the flu will be required to wear a mask in clinical settings.

TETANUS-DIPHTHERIA: Proof of a Tetanus and Diphtheria booster immunization received within the last 10 years. It is highly recommended that if you need to update your Tetanus Diphtheria that you get the Tetanus Diphtheria & Pertussis booster (TDAP).

HEPATITIS B SERIES & TITER*: Given in a series of three injections, followed by a titer. In the event of a negative titer, the series must be repeated.

* The titer is done 1 month following completion of the series. For those who have completed their series more than 1 year ago a titer is not required.

TUBERCULOSIS TESTS (PPD): Two PPD/ Purified Protein Derivative tests (intradermal injection) administered at least two weeks apart.  

If you have annual PPDs please submit your two most recent (one must be within the past two years, and one must be within the past year).

One PPD test must be repeated annually.

CPR CERTIFICATION: Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required .

We only accept American Heart Association Certification, which  must state "Health Care Provider (CPR and AED)."

A card printed from an on-line certification is not acceptable.

HEALTH INSURANCE: Please submit proof of current health insurance coverage. A copy of your card is acceptable. Your policy must be better than or equal to the University policy.

If you are enrolled in health insurance through USM, please notify Brenda Webster. 

In addition to the above requirements RN Students must provide proof of RN licensure.

If you have questions about the above requirements, please contact Brenda Webster at (207) 780-4802