BSN/MSN · Fairfax, VA
George Mason University — School of Nursing (BSN, Accel. BSN, MSN, DNP)
GMU Nursing (BSN/MSN) requires Tuberculosis (TB), MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap / Td, and Influenza. Practiclear may help document 4 of these in a single Virginia draw (TB Screening Documentation, MMR Immunity Profile, Varicella IgG, Hep B Surface Antibody) — see matched products below. Documents typically upload via CastleBranch (Undergraduate Nursing); GMU Patient Portal (SHS Certificate of Immunization). University-level Certificate of Immunization due by SHS deadline before each fall/spring; TB testing within 3 months of first day of classes; SON requires complete immunizations and CPR before first clinical course.
Public clinical-requirement information pulled from catalog.gmu.edu. We track what is listed so you can compare it against your program's current checklist.
Last reviewed 2026-05-01
Requirements at a glance
Source: catalog.gmu.edu · page dated not shown (catalog year 2024-2025 / 2025-2026)
Accepted: TST · IGRA · Chest X-ray for positive history
Frequency: Required for all students; testing within 3 months of first day of classes if needed; recurring per clinical site
Evidence: either (university requirement; SON also references titers)
Evidence: 2 doses or positive titer
Titer: not stated on public page (university requires vaccination or signed waiver; SON requires series in progress before first practicum) — Threshold: not specified
Frequency: current (Tdap/Td); Mason form lists tetanus/diphtheria
Frequency: annual (per clinical-site requirements via SON)
Other immunizations referenced
- Meningococcal Conjugate (16-21 yr) OR signed waiver (university)
- Polio (university requirement for those born after Dec 31, 1956)
What Practiclear may help document in a single draw
Of the items above, 4 may fit Practiclear's current lab-ordering and signed documentation letter workflow when ordering is available.
- TB Screening Documentation QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus Read guide →
- MMR Immunity Profile Quantitative IgG titer Read guide →
- Varicella IgG Quantitative IgG titer Read guide →
- Hep B Surface Antibody Quantitative anti-HBs Read guide →
Beyond immunizations
- Criminal background check (CastleBranch)
- Drug screen
- CPR (AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider — no online certifications)
- Health insurance (continuous through program)
- Health clearance/physical exam
Compliance portal
CastleBranch (Undergraduate Nursing); GMU Patient Portal (SHS Certificate of Immunization)
Deadlines
University-level Certificate of Immunization due by SHS deadline before each fall/spring; TB testing within 3 months of first day of classes; SON requires complete immunizations and CPR before first clinical course.
Verbatim from the school
Students are not allowed into any clinical setting without the completed immunization series as prescribed by Mason or the School of Nursing… No student will attend practicum courses unless all the requirements for CPR, health exams, immunizations, and criminal background checks are met.
Source: catalog.gmu.edu
GMU Nursing requirements
Common questions about GMU Nursing requirements
Does GMU Nursing accept QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus for TB screening?
Yes — GMU Nursing's published clinical-clearance requirements list interferon-gamma release assays (IGRA / QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus) among accepted TB screening tests. See the school's published source for the complete list of accepted tests.
Does GMU Nursing accept titers as proof of immunity?
Yes — GMU Nursing's published immunization requirements accept quantitative titers as evidence for MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis B surface antibody. Practiclear can order these titers in one Virginia draw and issue clinician-signed documentation when the reviewed result supports the requirement. The school's source page lists the exact accepted evidence.
Where do GMU Nursing students upload immunization and clearance documentation?
GMU Nursing uses CastleBranch (Undergraduate Nursing); GMU Patient Portal (SHS Certificate of Immunization). Practiclear provides clinician-signed documentation as a PDF that students upload through the school's existing process; Practiclear does not submit documentation on the student's behalf.
What is the clinical-clearance deadline at GMU Nursing?
GMU Nursing's published requirements describe their clearance deadline cadence — typically tied to clinical-rotation start dates and reviewed each academic term. Specific deadlines change by cohort and program track; confirm with GMU Nursing's published source for the current term. Practiclear cannot guarantee delivery against any specific institutional deadline.
What public sources don't tell us
We list the gaps because they affect what you should bring to your clinical office. Always confirm the items below with the school's compliance office before ordering.
- Specific Hep B titer threshold not on public catalog or SHS page
- Whether annual TB IGRA vs. annual symptom screen post-baseline is required is not explicitly stated for nursing
- Detailed clinical-partner add-ons live in the (non-public) "School of Nursing welcome letter"
- N95 fit-testing policy not publicly stated
Start with the labs your checklist lists.
Direct-pay screening documentation support with NP review, Labcorp requisition routing when appropriate, and clinician-signed documentation on Practiclear letterhead when supported. Virginia residents only.
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