BSN · Radford / Roanoke, VA
Radford University — College of Nursing (Prelicensure BSN)
Radford Nursing (BSN) (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 Medicat (https://Radford.medicatconnect.com) for university Student Immunization Form; clinical compliance items tracked separately by the College of Nursing. Student Immunization Form before start of classes (Code of Virginia §23.
Public clinical-requirement information pulled from radford.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: radford.edu · page dated 2025-08 ("Revised August 2025")
Accepted: 2-step PPD · QuantiFERON Gold (QFT-G) · Chest X-Ray if positive screening or previous positive
Frequency: before NURS 409 practicum; ongoing per College of Nursing
Evidence: either (Code of Virginia immunizations + Radford form accepts records or titer)
Evidence: per Radford form (records or titer)
Titer: not stated in Prelicensure handbook (university form allows self-exemption waiver) — Threshold: not specified
Frequency: Within last 10 years (per Radford form)
Frequency: annual (per Prelicensure SON handbook — students who don't receive flu vaccine must mask in patient settings)
Other immunizations referenced
- Meningococcal (university — self-exemption allowed)
- Hep A and HPV strongly recommended (not required)
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
- Urine drug testing
- Physical exam (CON requirement before clinical)
- CPR certification
- Functional/Technical Standards attestation
Compliance portal
Medicat (https://Radford.medicatconnect.com) for university Student Immunization Form; clinical compliance items tracked separately by the College of Nursing
Deadlines
Student Immunization Form before start of classes (Code of Virginia §23.1-800); TB screening within 6 months; full clinical clearance before NURS 409 practicum.
Verbatim from the school
All immunizations MUST be completed, and verification recorded on health record. Verification of Tuberculosis Screening (2-step PPD, QuantiFERON Gold QFT-G) or Chest X-Ray (if positive screening or previous positive screening) must be completed prior to enrollment in NURS 409 practicum.
Source: radford.edu
Radford Nursing (BSN) requirements
Common questions about Radford Nursing (BSN) requirements
Does Radford Nursing (BSN) accept QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus for TB screening?
Yes — Radford Nursing (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 Radford Nursing (BSN) accept titers as proof of immunity?
Yes — Radford Nursing (BSN)'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 Radford Nursing (BSN) students upload immunization and clearance documentation?
Radford Nursing (BSN) uses Medicat (https://Radford.medicatconnect.com) for university Student Immunization Form; clinical compliance items tracked separately by the College of Nursing. 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 Radford Nursing (BSN)?
Radford Nursing (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 Radford Nursing (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.
- Specific Hep B post-series titer threshold not stated; Radford's university form allows self-exemption from Hep B
- The Prelicensure handbook does not name a specific compliance vendor; compliance is tracked by Program Coordinator and Medicat
- N95 fit testing not addressed publicly
- COVID-19 vaccine requirement not explicitly stated in the public handbook
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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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