1. Submit documentation of an annual physical exam administered within 1 year of August 1 (prior to the start of each academic year enrolled in the nursing program).
2. MMR (measles, mumps, rubella): Documentation of Immunity includes a) 2 doses of MMR; or b) laboratory evidence of immunity to measles and mumps and rubella or laboratory confirmation of each disease (consider the terms of “indeterminate” or “equivocal” immunity to be susceptible.)  History of healthcare provider-diagnosed disease or documented proof of immunity is not acceptable as proof of immunity.
3. Td/Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis): An initial dose of Tdap vaccine within the past 10 years or a current TD booster is required.
4. Varicella (chicken pox): 2 doses of varicella vaccine > 4 weeks apart, or laboratory evidence of immunity, or laboratory confirmation of disease, or reliable history of varicella disease (chicken pox or herpes zoster) by a health-care provider, including occupational health nurse.
5. Hepatitis B: Proof of three vaccinations and a positive antibody titer showing serologic immunity (hepatitis B surface antibody test) OR if not immune, negative antigen. (Course includes 3 doses hepatitis B vaccine on a 0. 1, and 6-month schedule. Test for hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) 1-2 months after the 3^rd dose to document immunity. After completion of the 3^rd injection of the series, a positive hepatitis titer is required. This process can take 6 -8 months to complete). This series must be completed before the start of the student’s first clinical course.
6. An initial negative 2-step tuberculin skin test, 1 to 3 weeks apart, with an annual TB skin test thereafter. For students who cannot undergo skin testing (history of positive reaction of previous BCG immunization) evidence of a negative chest x-ray within five years and annual assessment of signs and symptoms from a medical provider is required.  If desired, a QuantiFERON Gold blood test OR T spot test is acceptable.
7. Annual seasonal flu vaccine by October 1 or indicated by the Anna Maria College nursing department.
8. Documentation of full COVID vaccination and proof of COVID boosters, as required.
9. Proof of current valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers CPR certification OR a Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), AED for Healthcare Providers

Clinical facilities may stipulate additional requirements for which medical documentation must be provided. Clinical sites require proof of student health and immunization status. This information is provided to affiliation offices before clinical clearance is granted. If this information is not disclosed, the student would be dismissed from the nursing program.

In order for a student to continue in class or clinical when their health status has changed, the student must provide documentation from a health care provider to Anna Maria College Health Services (508-849-3458) that clearly states the limitations or the ability of the student to fully participate in all activities. Please notify Student Health Services for an individual consultation. In addition, students must adhere to facility policy regarding return to clinical. Health status changes require medical documentation that clearly identifies student limitations/restrictions and ability to participate in all program activities. Health status changes include, but are not limited to injury, pregnancy/delivery, major illness (physical or mental), communicable disease, and/or splint/brace/cast/sling. Withdrawal from the course, with current grade earned, may result if the course outcomes cannot be completed.

Health CounselingMedicat required Form

Some clinical agencies may perform or request actual documentation of student test results in compliance with their mandates. Security clearance is required by some clinical agencies. This may involve a necessity to provide the clinical site with such identifying information. All information will be transmitted via secure measures.

All agencies’ clinical and health requirements must be successfully met for the student to meet the course requirements. Students not meeting, or unable to meet, the clinical and health requirements will not be successful in the nursing course; therefore, will be withdrawn from the nursing course and/or program.

All students are required to carry either their own health insurance or the College health insurance. Any health expenses incurred while the student is enrolled are the student’s responsibility.

Each student will be covered for malpractice insurance with a group policy provided through the College.

The TEAS test is a four-part, web-based, supervised assessment that includes subtests in Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English language usage.

Anna Maria College recommends that nursing students take the TEAS test after preparing with a TEAS review workshop. Workshop reviews are held on campus. Beginning in the fall of 2021 continuing nursing students take the TEAS before enrolling in NUS 211 or NUS 212.

Please contact Dennis Vanasse to schedule a time to complete the exam on the Anna Maria College campus. Dennis can be reached at dvanasse@annamaria.edu or (508) 849-3372. Students must have an admission application for nursing on file with the college before taking the test. The test is free and offered on campus