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ABSN · Richmond, VA

VCU School of Nursing — Accelerated B.S. (Second-degree)

VCU Nursing (ABSN) (ABSN) 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 USHS Web Portal; CastleBranch (background check, drug screen). Same Health Sciences pattern as traditional BS — submit 30 days before classes; CBC/drug screen "in the term prior to your first clinical placement.

Public clinical-requirement information pulled from health.students.vcu.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: health.students.vcu.edu · page dated 2026-01-08

Tuberculosis (TB) Required

Accepted: Two-Step TST · IGRA · Chest X-ray if previously positive

Frequency: baseline + annual

MMR Required

Evidence: either (2 doses or positive titer)

Varicella Required

Evidence: 2 doses or positive titer

Hepatitis B Required

Titer: post-series titer required — Threshold: not specified

Tdap / Td Required

Frequency: within 10 years

Influenza Required

Frequency: annual

Other immunizations referenced

  • Meningococcal ACWY
  • COVID-19 (clinical-site dependent)
  • Polio (limited)

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.

Beyond immunizations

  • CastleBranch background check
  • Drug screen (urine)
  • BLS/CPR (American Heart Association)
  • Health insurance verification

Compliance portal

USHS Web Portal; CastleBranch (background check, drug screen)

Deadlines

Same Health Sciences pattern as traditional BS — submit 30 days before classes; CBC/drug screen "in the term prior to your first clinical placement."

Verbatim from the school

All VCU School of Nursing students are required to complete a criminal background check and drug screen prior to the start of clinical coursework. In the term prior to your first clinical placement, you will receive detailed information from the clinical placement specialist explaining how and when to accomplish these tasks using our vendor, Castlebranch.

Source: health.students.vcu.edu

VCU Nursing (ABSN) requirements

Common questions about VCU Nursing (ABSN) requirements

Does VCU Nursing (ABSN) accept QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus for TB screening?

Yes — VCU Nursing (ABSN)'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 VCU Nursing (ABSN) require an annual TB screen?

Yes — VCU Nursing (ABSN)'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 VCU Nursing (ABSN) accept titers as proof of immunity?

Yes — VCU Nursing (ABSN)'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 VCU Nursing (ABSN) require a Hep B post-series antibody titer?

Yes — VCU Nursing (ABSN)'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 VCU Nursing (ABSN) students upload immunization and clearance documentation?

VCU Nursing (ABSN) uses USHS Web Portal; CastleBranch (background check, drug screen). 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 VCU Nursing (ABSN)?

VCU Nursing (ABSN)'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 VCU Nursing (ABSN)'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.

  • ABSN-specific timeline (e.g., "60 days before clinicals") not separately published
  • Hep B anti-HBs threshold not on public page

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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