Health Clearance Requirements Frequently Asked Questions
Source: https://nursing.nyu.edu/current-students/clinical-affairs/health-clearance-FAQ Parent: https://nursing.nyu.edu/
To assist you in completing your health clearance paperwork, below are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding health clearance requirements. We have also included a few tips and video tutorials for incoming students to help streamline your process.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have further questions at nursing.healthclearance@nyu.edu or by phone at 212-992-3922.
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Is the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for starting nursing clinicals? : Yes. Due to our contracts with clinical partners, you must have a full dose series (one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, or two doses of the Moderna/Pfizer vaccine or the Bivalent vaccine.
Do I need to get a new series of the MMR and/or Varicella vaccines if my titers are negative? : No. If you have a negative Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) test and/or Varicella titer, you do not need to get revaccinated as long as you can provide proof of childhood immunization history. Please note we do not accept booster shots.
Do I need to get a new series of the Hepatitis B vaccine if my titer is negative? : If you have a negative Hepatitis B titer and received the Hepatitis B 3-series vaccinations, you will need to fill out Form D and either decide if you are going to decline the vaccine or get revaccinated with the Hepatitis B 3-series vaccinations.
What vaccines are required for health clearance? : The required vaccines for all students are the MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Covid-19, and Flu vaccines.
What form needs to be redone annually? : The health clearance forms that need to be redone annually are the medical flu vaccine (Form C), your physical (Form A-1), and your PPD (Form A-2).
Who can fill out health clearance forms? : Only a licensed healthcare provider can fill out the health clearance forms. You cannot fill out the forms yourself. You can go to your primary care provider, the NYU Student Health Center (SHC), or any urgent care to get the forms filled out.
When do I need to get N-95 fit tested? : N-95 fit testing results are only valid for one year. Fit testing is mandatory and is to be renewed annually. For undergraduate students, fit testing must be done at NYU Meyers. For graduate students, fit testing can be done at your place of employment, NYU Meyers, or any certified facility.
What are all the health clearance forms I need to submit? : You must provide forms A-1, A-2, B-1, B-2, Form C, a copy of your titers lab test results, tuberculosis lab test results, Covid 19 documentation. Lab test result documents must have demographic information such as your name, DOB, the name of the doctor that ordered the test, when it was collected, when it was read, etc. For graduate students, the Office of Clinical Affairs will send you a correspondence email regarding additional required documents.
Where do I submit my health clearance forms? : For graduate students, you must send the required health clearance documents scanned as a PDF via email at nursing.healthclearance@nyu.edu.
For undergraduate students, you must upload your required health clearance documents to your [American DataBank/Complio](http://nyunursingcompliance.com/index.html) account.
Can I reuse health clearance and lab results from the past? : If you have copies of your childhood immunization history records and previous titers lab test results, they can be used to fill out forms B-1 and B-2 as long as they are no older than 10 years. If your forms B-1 and B-2 have been completed in one of our programs in the past, they can be resubmitted. The annual forms will need to be renewed.
If I have my childhood immunization history records, do I need to get titers done? : We require forms- B-1 and B-2 to be completed and submitted. Even if you have your childhood immunization history records, you will still need to provide copies of your titers lab test results as well.
Can I complete my drug screen outside the state or country? : The drug screening can be done outside of New York State. However, it cannot be done outside of the United States. The drug screening must be done through American DataBank/Complio.
What do I enter for Basic Life Saving (BLS) training to be compliant, until I receive the certificate? : Go into your American Data Bank/Complio account, navigate to the CPR area, and then select the "Date of NYU CPR Course" after registering for the NYU Meyers BLS Certification Course via NYSIM. Enter the date of your NYSIM in-person skills course to be temporarily compliant (for about 30 days) until the certificate is issued. It is okay if the date of the BLS course is added after the health clearance deadline if you are doing it through NYSIM.
Where can I do BLS outside of NYU Meyers? : New Sequence 1 undergraduate students are required to complete their Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification at NYSIM. Graduate students can use the American Heart Association website to locate a BLS training program in their area.
When do I need to get my N-95 mask fit-tested? : N-95 fit testing results are only valid for one year. Fit-testing is mandatory and must be renewed annually. For undergraduate students, fit-testing must be done at NYU Meyers. For graduate students, fit-testing can be done at your place of employment, NYU Meyers, or any certified facility. Your face must be clean-shaven for your fit-testing.
How to receive the AHA BLS online course link? : Upon registering for the online course, learners receive a direct link via email to be activated and saved to their AHA e-learning account.
What to bring for AHA BLS in-person skills course appointment? : The Heartcode BLS online course completion certificate must be handed to the front desk upon sign-in for the skills check.
What do I wear to the AHA BLS in-person skills course? : You will be practicing skills that require working on your hands and knees, standing and bending, so wear loose comfortable clothing.
What type of shoes can students where during their on and off campus clinicals? : Nursing students must have on shoes that are: white, closed-toe, closed-back, leather-like finish and non-porous (i.e. cannot be mesh, without a back, or clogs). Here is a shoe guide for your reference.
Additional tips
- Please make sure to obtain your NYU Student ID and activate your nyu.edu email as soon as you receive your welcoming email from the Nursing Advising Office.
- For incoming new nursing sequence students, schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider to complete your health clearance forms as soon as possible after you receive the welcoming email from the Nursing Advising Office and Office of Clinical Affairs.
- Make sure your health clearance forms are completed in their entirety before leaving your healthcare provider’s facility.
- Please note that the health clearance requirements for the NYU Meyers Office of Clinical Affairs and the NYU Student Health Center (SHC) are different. You must complete them both.
Here are some videos to help you navigate the process of completing your health clearance requirements:
How to enter data into Complio
How to enter titer information into Complio
Please review the guide on How to Choose the Right Package* on American/Databank/Complio. You may also view the NYU Meyers Health Clearance sample forms* and health clearance process instructional video to help you complete your forms.
*The instructional video is for education purposes and may reference dates that do not correspond to this year's dates. Please disregard mention of dates; pay close attention to the instructions only.
*Must be logged in with your NYU email to view these documents.