OHSU

Required Immunizations Share This OHSU Content

The School of Nursing Immunizations Policy

1. For the protection of the public health and benefit of students, OHSU requires that students as a condition of enrollment must present appropriate proof of:

  • a current tuberculin skin test,
  • chest x-ray (if positive tuberculin)

and proof of up-to-date immunizations for: 

  • diphtheria-tetanus
  • mumps
  • rubella
  • rubeola
  • hepatitis B or proof of prior disease
  • polio


2. Students who are unable to meet these requirements due to medical conditions must have a written explanation from a health care provider. 

3. The Associate Dean and/or director of student health will review who will then make a recommendation to the Vice President for Academic Affairs for a waiver if appropriate. 

4. Students not meeting the immunization requirements may be prevented from engaging in the clinical or practicum portion of their program.

For more information about the School of Nursing Policy go to the Student Handbook .

Bloodborne Pathogen Training

Federal law mandates that all individuals at risk for exposure to bloodbome pathogens receive annual training on how to protect themselves. Training for students will occur during orientation.

If you are an RNBS or graduate new student and you have received Bloodborne Pathogen Training within the last year, please submit a Bloodborne Pathogen Employer Verification form. If you do not anticipate any patient contact you may request an Exemption (the exemption normally applies to Doctoral students).

Immunization

Students need to complete the Immunization Forms and return it to the contact person noted on the form of your program or campus by the date indicated on your checklist. 

Note: a student's failure to provide complete documentation will result in an unexcused absence from the clinical setting. Students will be allowed to participate in clinicals only after the immunization criterion has been met.