The University of Iowa requires all health science students to provide documentation of the following immunizations. In addition, College of Nursing students participate in many clinical experiences and must comply with the standards agreed upon by our clinical partners.   Students are expected to provide documented proof of the following health requirements upon acceptance into the College.  College of Nursing contracts with CertifiedBackground.com., a service that allows students  to order their own background checks online and to store all requirement documentation.

Criminal Background Check and Abuse Registry Checks

Ordered by student upon acceptance in to the program

MMR

Proof of 2 vaccination dates or 3 positive titers showing immunity of each of the following: measles, mumps and rubella.

Varicella

Varicella vaccination series OR titer showing positive immunity OR document history of disease.

Td/Tdap (tetanus/diphtheria)

Td or Tdap booster within the past 10 years.

Hepatitis B Titer

3 vaccination dates AND A POSITIVE ANTIBODY TITER.  The titer is not traditionally a part of your series.

TB Skin Test or Chest X-Ray or IGRA Gold Blood Test

Documentation of 1-step PPD testing within past year. Results must include date administered, date read, results. If results are positive, student must submit a clear chest X-ray and maintain annual symptom assessments. Skin test and/or assessment must be provided annually.

CPR Certification

Current certification in American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or Red Cross Professional Rescuer training including one and two person adult and child. Must be current.

Iowa RN License

Current Iowa RN License, including expiration date.

Liability/Malpractice Insurance

Minimum coverage of $1,000,000 coverage/single incident and $3,000,000/aggregate

Compliance Training

Online training provided by the College of Nursing to be completed previous to matriculation.

For any questions regarding clinical requirements, please contact Jackie Thompson-Oster, Clinical Coordinator, at 319-335-7069 or jacqueline-thompson-oster@uiowa.edu [1].