MSN · Harrisonburg, VA
James Madison University — School of Nursing (MSN)
JMU Nursing (MSN) (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 Truescreen (background check, drug screen, immunization tracker) + MyJMUChart (university health center). All clearance items "must be completed by the month prior to your first practicum"; flu shot for current flu season; Hep B series typically must be started before entry.
Public clinical-requirement information pulled from jmu.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: jmu.edu · page dated 2025-08-20
Accepted: 2-step TB skin test (PPD-S, 1-3 weeks apart) · QuantiFERON Gold blood test · Past 2-step PLUS subsequent annuals · Clear chest X-ray with PPD Symptom Checklist if previously positive
Frequency: baseline (2-step); annual thereafter
Evidence: either (2 vaccinations OR positive antibody titers for all 3 components OR medically documented history of disease)
Evidence: 2 vaccinations or positive antibody titer or medically documented history of disease
Titer: post-series titer required — Threshold: not specified (says 'positive antibody titer')
Frequency: Tdap booster within the past 10 years
Frequency: annual (current flu season) OR declination waiver
Other immunizations referenced
- No COVID-19, polio, or meningococcal listed in MSN clinical clearance section (university Code-of-Virginia immunizations covered separately by JMU Health Center)
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
- Background check (Truescreen)
- Drug testing (positive results = rescinded admission)
- Personal health insurance
- CPR certification (referenced in handbook)
Compliance portal
Truescreen (background check, drug screen, immunization tracker) + MyJMUChart (university health center)
Deadlines
All clearance items "must be completed by the month prior to your first practicum"; flu shot for current flu season; Hep B series typically must be started before entry.
Verbatim from the school
There must be documentation of one of the following provided through Truescreen: 3 vaccinations; positive antibody titer (lab report required); or a declination waiver. Students may not begin practicum or residency courses until verification has been received or a declination has been signed.
Source: jmu.edu
JMU Nursing (MSN) requirements
Common questions about JMU Nursing (MSN) requirements
Does JMU Nursing (MSN) accept QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus for TB screening?
Yes — JMU Nursing (MSN)'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 JMU Nursing (MSN) require an annual TB screen?
Yes — JMU Nursing (MSN)'s published requirements call for annual TB screening after the baseline screen, consistent with CDC and OSHA guidance for healthcare personnel. See the school's published source for the exact cadence per program track.
Does JMU Nursing (MSN) accept titers as proof of immunity?
Yes — JMU Nursing (MSN)'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.
Does JMU Nursing (MSN) require a Hep B post-series antibody titer?
Yes — JMU Nursing (MSN)'s published Hepatitis B requirement includes a post-series surface antibody (anti-HBs) titer to confirm vaccine response. The school's published source describes the exact evidence required.
Where do JMU Nursing (MSN) students upload immunization and clearance documentation?
JMU Nursing (MSN) uses Truescreen (background check, drug screen, immunization tracker) + MyJMUChart (university health center). 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 JMU Nursing (MSN)?
JMU Nursing (MSN)'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 JMU Nursing (MSN)'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 anti-HBs cutoff (≥10 mIU/mL) not stated
- N95 fit testing not publicly stated
- Whether Hep B declination waiver is accepted at all clinical sites is not 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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