ATTN New nursing students. LOW cost immunization, physical, cpr card

[JeffStNursingtudent]

Just wanted to share some low cost options I found for those who are strapped for a way to pay for their nursing start up stuff.

Shots + Physical.

First step- $5 a shot for Heptatis B @ Shelby Cty health department in Pelham, AL. So start off there (Shot #1 then shot #2 is 3 days later). There is a 3rd shot but that will be much later. Take the blue cards for the first two shots to your physical

Second step- physical + remaining shots

Premier Urgent and Family care in Trussville

[phone]

4643 Camp Coleman Rd Trussville, AL 35173

Wak in clinic

• $25 for physical
  
• Mmr 75.00
  
• Varicella 130
  
• Flu 25
  
• Tetnus
  
• Tb $15
  

PLEASE THANK THEM if you go because they are charging LOW prices to be STUDENT NURSE FRIENDLY!!!

NOTE: Get your Hepatitis B at the Shelby Co health department for $5 each (3 shots in series)

Jeff county charges about the same rate PLUS they have a per shot admin fee so its better to go to Premier because the above prices are what you will pay an thats it.

CPR (healthcare version)

Hoover fire department near valleydale and hwy 280 offers healthcare CPR for $20 for non residents. Free if you are a Hoover resident.

The Health Care Provider CPR class is available on the 1st and 2nd Saturday of the month beginning at 9:00 am and lasting for approximately 4 hours.

http://www.hooverfiredepartment.org/page.asp?id=137

REGISTER HERE

http://www.hooverfiredepartment.org/page.asp?id=138

YOU HAVE TO REGISTER online in advance as classes fill up.

Health Insurance

The school has a brochure for student health insurance but it is substantially cheaper if you just go get the cheapest United Healthcare plan that covers hospitalization with a high deductable.

for example, the SAVER 80 plan was 57.92/ mo for me and that is MUCH less than the $100+ a month for student insurance. Prices vary by age, etc.

Start here and get a quote.

https://www.uhone.com/Quote/PlansList.aspx

Its about $700-800 for the 1st semester books alone!

Dont forget scrubs, stethascope, shoes, etc. Some of that cost just is what it is.

[JeffStNursingtudent]

FYI-- The SHELBY health department offers Flu shots for $5. You have to request it at the time of your appointment.

Also, BE sure and get PROOF of your shots, something that is signed and dated, so you can take it to Premier Urgent and family care to get your physical signed off for shots.

If I went to Jeff County to get my 3 hep shots + Flu- it would have been at least $270 for the 4 total shots.. Going to Shelby will be $20 total. WINNING!!

Keep in mind you get 3 hepatitis shots over a 6 month period. The 2nd is a MONTH later, and the 3rd is 2-5 months from the 2nd shot. I put 3 days in error in my original post.

Also, unitedhealthcare offers an insurance plan for about $70 a month that includes preventative care. So you could sign up for that program and bill the shots to them. I'd still go to Shelby health department for their $5 shots just in case coverage is denied.