When should I start?

[Dlansey]

The program I am applying for next week list all the vaccinations that needs to be completed and on their file by July 1st... But I don't have health insurance, so should I start getting all the requirements done now even though I haven't been accepted yet? These shots will be expensive and I think I should plan them out now before I be slapped with a high medical bill when trying to get them before July.

I am applying for early admission and acceptance letters will be sent out towards the end of March or beginning of April.

[rachaelofcourse]

While we cannot give medical advice on here, I would say start them sooner rather than later because some vaccines have to be spaced out (Hep B series). Health clinics often have vaccines for little to no cost depending on income.

[Dlansey]

Then it's a good thing my income is not taxable.

[DesertRosee]

I would also caution you that some nursing programs require that you have health insurance and if you do not you have to purchase it through the school or you cannot participate in lab or clinical. I am not sure if this is the case at your school but at mine it was so I would look into it before hand.

[Dlansey]

I would also caution you that some nursing programs require that you have health insurance and if you do not you have to purchase it through the school or you cannot participate in lab or clinical. I am not sure if this is the case at your school but at mine it was so I would look into it before hand.

Yes it is the case at my intended nursing program. I will have health insurance by then once my mother renew it again, but I don't see it of any help since my mom's health insurance is practically unheard by every practicing physician anyway. She has trucker's insurance through her company.

[DesertRosee]

Well in that case I would take the PP's advice and try to find a clinic near you that charges based off of your income and start getting your vaccinations done early.

[Buyer beware, BSN]

While we cannot give medical advice on here, I would say start them sooner rather than later because some vaccines have to be spaced out (Hep B series). Health clinics often have vaccines for little to no cost depending on income.

Medical advice? A bit of a stretch. More of a personal financial question that only the OP can answer for herself.

It's just one of those questions that can't be hedged to guarantee a win/win.

[CalArmy]

Call your health department. A lot of times they do them for very little cost.

[AceOfHearts<3]

Call your health department. A lot of times they do them for very little cost.

I second this. My county health department does them free for people without insurance or people who have insurance that won't pay for them.