All students need a rubella titer test in addition to the above tests. C. Immunizations - The State of California Department of Health Sciences has indicated that health care workers in hospitals settings are at risk for certain infections. Individuals born since 1956 who are susceptible by history or serology and at risk of contact with patients infected with measles should be protected. All personnel, both male and female, considered to be at risk of contact with patients with rubella or who are likely to have contact with pregnant patients should be immune to rubella. Persons lacking documentation of vaccine on or after 1st birthday or laboratory evidence of immunity should be considered susceptible.
New vaccine is available.
3 doses with the second and third doses given 1 month and 6 months after the first dose. Clinical agencies are considering this as a requirement for all students. This information is effective as of January 1992. For more detailed information, the student is referred to the Department of Nursing Faculty. CPR Policy Student must hold current CPR certification prior to clinical nursing courses.