Health requirements for Practical Nursing students

The following Health Requirements apply to ALL Practical Nursing students enrolled in day or evening classes.

• A physician or CRNP (Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner) must complete a physical examination form.                       

                     The Rapha Schools “Practical Nursing Program Physical” is preferred.
                     The examination must be dated within 12 months of the start of any clinical rotation. 

• TB (PPD) testing

                     PPD performed within the past 12 months. 
                     Individuals with positive Tuberculin screening tests must have a chest x-ray, physician certification, or symptom review indicating active                                      Tuberculosis is not present.
Proof of the following Immunizations:

• MMR

• Varicella (or a physician documentation of varicella)
• Hepatitis B (3 injections, first injection must be before clinical begins) AND Reactive antibody titer
• Seasonal Influenza vaccine OR exemption (October 1 through March 31 ONLY)​

health requirements checklist & physical form