RN-to-BSN · Harrisonburg, VA
James Madison University — School of Nursing (RN-to-BSN)
JMU Nursing (RN-BSN) (RN-to-BSN) 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. Clinical documentation due before first community-health clinical course; expired requirements result in academic hold and Incomplete in community health courses.
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
Accepted: 2-step PPD-S · QuantiFERON Gold · Past 2-step + annuals · Chest X-ray if previously positive
Frequency: baseline + annual
Evidence: either
Evidence: 2 vaccinations or positive titer or medically documented history of disease
Titer: post-series titer required — Threshold: not specified
Frequency: within 10 years
Frequency: annual current season OR declination waiver (with caveat)
Other immunizations referenced
- COVID-19: full vaccination OR Assumption of Risk Waiver (some clinical agencies will not accept the waiver)
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
- American Heart Association BLS CPR (Healthcare Provider course; no online certs)
- Background check via Truescreen
- Drug screen
Compliance portal
Truescreen
Deadlines
Clinical documentation due before first community-health clinical course; expired requirements result in academic hold and Incomplete in community health courses.
Verbatim from the school
One of the following is required: Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status (including booster, if booster is available) OR Assumption of Risk Waiver. Please note some clinical agencies will not allow students with a declination waiver.
Source: jmu.edu
JMU Nursing (RN-BSN) requirements
Common questions about JMU Nursing (RN-BSN) requirements
Does JMU Nursing (RN-BSN) accept QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus for TB screening?
Yes — JMU Nursing (RN-BSN)'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 (RN-BSN) require an annual TB screen?
Yes — JMU Nursing (RN-BSN)'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 (RN-BSN) accept titers as proof of immunity?
Yes — JMU Nursing (RN-BSN)'s published immunization requirements accept quantitative titers as evidence for 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 (RN-BSN) require a Hep B post-series antibody titer?
Yes — JMU Nursing (RN-BSN)'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 (RN-BSN) students upload immunization and clearance documentation?
JMU Nursing (RN-BSN) uses Truescreen. 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 (RN-BSN)?
JMU Nursing (RN-BSN)'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 (RN-BSN)'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.
- Hep B titer threshold not specified
- N95 fit testing 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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