Help- will not finish Hep B immunization before clinicals

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Hey all,

I just got admitted to my first choice BSN program as a transfer student and they have given me the option of starting clinicals in the fall semester as long as I take classes there over the summer. However, I obviously need a health clearance prior to this, and that requires a three-part Hep B vaccine that totals 7 months. I start in September and it's almost May, so that's less than 5 months. Would I be given a temp. clearance or barred completely? If I can't start in the fall, my clinicals will be delayed until Fall 2020 which is obviously not ideal. I'm sure it varies by campus but does anyone have any experience with this??

Thanks for the replies everyone! Turns out I got immunized for it in 1997 but I will need a titer done showing a positive result, and if it comes back negative, I will need to restart the process. However my school will allow me to start clinicals as long as I have completed 2 of 3 vaccinations, which gives me more than enough time. Was looking for some second opinions as I wasn't able to get in contact with my school until Monday.

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