IMPORTANT!  If you plan to apply to the Program, it is not too soon to start to gather your immunization and titer records. 

Acceptance to the Program is contingent upon submission of complete and verifiable documentation demonstrating compliance with the immunization requirements. Specifically:
  • Health Clearance;
  • Completed Vaccine series [2 does of MMR vaccine and 2 doses of Varicella vaccine] OR Positive Titers demonstrating immunity to: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella [documentation of illness  does not meet this requirement];
  • Hepatitis B titer demonstrating immunity;
  • Tdap within 10 years of application;
  • Tuberculosis test after June 1st;
  • Influenza vaccine for the current season due in October (date will be announced) for all students
  • COVID vaccine!  Our clinical agency partners require the COVID vaccine AND booster(s) for students to participate in clinical.

Health Clearance & Immunization Form

In accordance with the regulatory requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, the candidate for admission (the applicant) must provide satisfactory evidence of compliance with the immunization requirements specified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH)  (ref: 244 CMR 6.04(3)(a)1).  These requirements are available at by clicking here.

The DPH immunization requirements may change during the period of time between acceptance to the Program and start of classes in August 2023.  Should that occur, students will be notified.  In the event the prospective student fails to meet any additional requirements as stipulated by DPH prior to the start of classes their acceptance may be withdrawn.

Certain clinical agencies have immunization requirements that exceed those of the MA Department of Public Health and as a result the Program cannot make any exceptions. Failure to provide all required documentation may exclude the PN student from clinical practice and participation in the Program.    

All PN students are required to have health insurance while enrolled in the Program.  Students are responsible for any costs associated with required health clearance and immunizations.