Chronic HBV and Nursing School

[etaylor900]

Hello all--I was recently admitted into an RN/FNP program which I am THRILLED about! As part of the admissions process I had to have a physical done and provide vaccination records. When I went to my PCP for the physical form, she told me that she would sign the physical form if I later provided proof to her that I had disclosed my Hepatitis B status to my school. When I got home, I called the local health department to ask them about disclosure policies--they told me that I do not have to disclose my HBV and that I may want to keep it to myself because of possible discrimination.

I feel very uncomfortable with my physician at this point. At the very least, I think it's time to find a new PCP.

Am I under any legal obligation to disclose my health information to my school? Can my school revoke my admission based on this?

[katrenia04]

Im not sure, I dont think you have to disclose it, b/c u have the right to refuse the vaccines etc. But u can also just tell the school, and inform them you dont want anyone (fellow students to know) My instructer told us she has had a couple students come to her and tell her they had hiv, but didnt want anyone to know, and none of the other students knew.

But they had all of us get vaccines and drew blood for testing, I believe for the clinicals, otherwise we wouldnt be able to go to clinicals. I hope this helps, maybe try contacting more ppl, or like i said, tell the school, not the students.