What to expect from the physical exam by nursing schools?

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Hello! I am going to be going to Casa Loma college in Van Nuys, CA next spring. I hear they have to perform a physical examination on me before school starts. I just wanted to know what to expect, blood test? Urine sample? Tell me your experience!!

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From my experience...it was just a regular physical exam. My nursing school wanted our doctors to fill out this form that we were supposed to submit...basically it contained everything from a regular physical exam + immunizations and also asking if the doctor had any concerns about the student being in nursing school. They drew titres to check immunity. They also gave me a TB (Mantoux) test...for my very first year we were required to get a 2-step and after that it's just a regular TB test. Some places might be doing the Quantiferon TB test where they draw blood and test you that way. I did not have to do any urine samples but your school might require it.

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My physical was similar to shrimpchips.

However, we did have a urine test the first week of school, but I think that was more hospital policy for clinical than for actual admission into the program.

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