Hep B student

[ZENlTH]

Howdy folks,

I'm considering studying to be an RN, but I have Hep B. Am I disqualified? I see that students have to be vaccinated, so I figure I'm out. Please tell me if I still have a chance to join all you professionals.

Thanks!

[nrse2B2005]

Howdy folks,

I'm considering studying to be an RN, but I have Hep B. Am I disqualified? I see that students have to be vaccinated, so I figure I'm out. Please tell me if I still have a chance to join all you professionals.

Thanks!

Dont worry a bit. No employer nor school will disqualify you for having Hep B. The only question that they want answered is: does (you) nursing pose a danger to you or someone else, and of course, that answer is NO!. I worked in HR for years before going to nursing school; you have no reason to disclose, you can decline Hep B testing, etc. If they know of your status, then they cannot do anything by law, or you will become a very rich man. Good luck in nursing. Lots of patients need someone like you who has first hand knowledge of living with Hep B.