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Aug 12, 2005 09:05 AM

RN with Hepatitis B

Updated Aug 12, 2005 at 12:43 PM by korsakoff

hi everyone. i would like to get your opinion. can a foreign RN with hepatitis B [HBsAg positive, low infectivity] work in the US granting that all necessary exams have been taken and passed?

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from Jessy_RN
Old Aug 12, 2005, 12:57 PM


Welcome to the family of allnurses. Glad you found us......good luck to you and a wonderful day too. .

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from grannynurse FNP student
Old Aug 12, 2005, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by korsakoff
hi everyone. i would like to get your opinion. can a foreign RN with hepatitis B [HBsAg positive, low infectivity] work in the US granting that all necessary exams have been taken and passed?

Depends on which state you decide to get licensed in. In NYS, you do not have to disclose your status, however there are no laws against an employer from inquiring about your health status once you are hired. And they can then withdraw their offer of employment.

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