hep b vaccine

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Hey everyone, I read a topic on here a few days ago about someone who didn't get the hep b vaccine and might not be able to go to school this year because of it. I can't find ot right now though because I'm on my phone so sorry to make a new thread about it! But basically I'm in the same boat. I can't talk to anyone at the school about it til Monday but I can't stop thinking about it! What if I can't go? Ill be heartbroken. I literally made all my plans around this school! How many of your schools will allow you to o to school while you are in progress of getting shots? Its only for clinicals anyway right?

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As far as I know they list all this information in detail on the college websites for the college of nursing. I have been looking at 3 different schools, and all the requirements to get into nursing school are quite detailed on each website including vaccine requirments. So I would check there. Usually you have to have 1-2 Hep Vaccines prior to nursing school - but some may require you to start only once you have been accepted.

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Specializes in Oncology/hematology.

A lot of the schools allow it as long as you are in the process. Don't fret about it this weekend because you can't do anything about it anyway. Find out on Monday and do the best you can.

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Yeah I mean I am sure everything will be fine, but I just cant help but freak out! Thats just how I am, I am always expecting the worst, it drives me nuts! lol, but I will just have to wait it out til Monday I guess, ughh :(

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Specializes in Family practice, emergency.

If it helps I was overseas when I got accepted into nursing school and was not able to attend "mandatory orientation" and I didn't get my paperwork to the school until I arrived one week later. My method? Be as sweet as candy to your admissions counselor and they will help you!!!

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I am in Washington state, going to school in Oregon. Both states allow you to sign a waiver for the Hep B. I went ahead and got mine just because you never know what you will encounter in nursing. I think in our class, it's a 50/50. Half the class got the Hep B series, and half of them just signed the waiver. Also, I got the Hep B free where I work as a CNA. It's a law that they have to offer it free at healthcare facilities here.

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If it helps I was overseas when I got accepted into nursing school and was not able to attend "mandatory orientation" and I didn't get my paperwork to the school until I arrived one week later. My method? Be as sweet as candy to your admissions counselor and they will help you!!!

This does make me feel better, actually :) I am thinking just be super nice and explain to them my side, Im sure everything will be fine though. The lady seemed really nice the few times I met her so hopefully she can let me slide a little

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I am in Washington state, going to school in Oregon. Both states allow you to sign a waiver for the Hep B. I went ahead and got mine just because you never know what you will encounter in nursing. I think in our class, it's a 50/50. Half the class got the Hep B series, and half of them just signed the waiver. Also, I got the Hep B free where I work as a CNA. It's a law that they have to offer it free at healthcare facilities here.

Hmm, gonna look into it! Havent heard anything over here about a waiver..

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Specializes in Maternal Child.

Hmm, maybe my post was the one you are talking about. I found an online handbook for my school of nursing, and it stated that you had to either have the titer, START the series, or could DECLINE. So it seems that Hep B is not one of the essential must-have vaccinations. I would look online at your school's website and see if you can find a handbook, and a section on "clearances."

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Well I looked online and it said 3 doses were mandatory. But I FINALLY got in touch with someone today and she said I will be fine! Whew! She was kinda rude about it, but I dont care lol. She said as long as I continue to get the shots I will be okay and can still go into the program! I was soooo relieved!

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I will be in the same boat. Got my hep b in 09 when i started my job however, crappy documentation ended up with no proff that I got it. So frustrating but I will figure it out!

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Requirements will vary from state to state, from school to school, and from clinical site to clinical site. Please consult with your particular school.

At my University, all nursing and medical students must have a positive titer to Hep B by the end of the first semester of enrolling and before starting any clinicals. If your titer is not positive, you need to start the series of 3 immunizations all over again until you have a positive titer. Your enrollment is blocked entirely for the second term (even if you are taking only didactic classes).

Medical and nursing students here also need positive titers to rubella and proof of chicken pox (or positive varicella titer).

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