nursing school acceptance procedure

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Hey I was wondering if anyone could answer my question of , do nursing schools run health checks before admitting someone into their school ? Any one who could answer my question would be of great help thanks and goodbye

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My school required a physical with a dr signing off that we are physically & mentally able to endure the program. Is that what you meant by health check?

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Yes thank you and what school was that if you don't mind me asking

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

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My school (and all of the surrounding nursing schools in my area) require a physical, blood titers to show immunization levels, and sign-off by a physician before clinicals begin.

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Specializes in Hospice.

Health and dental.

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Health and dental.

Dental? Really? Do you know why they require dental checks?

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

Every school with which I'm familiar wants a physical, immunizations, and PPD.

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all the schools I am applying to require immunizations and a physical

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Physical, immunizations, blood titer, drug test, and background check.

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