Nursing Programs New-Hire Onboarding Health Timeline

Nursing students must complete immunity verification, TB screening, and exposure-control immunizations before a clinical rotation placement.

Required exams
6
Typical time-to-clear
1–2 business days (titer results may extend to 3–5)
Estimated cost / hire
$200–$655

Sequenced onboarding timeline

  1. 1.Tuberculosis Testing (TB Test)

    Day 0

    CDC TB screening required before clinical-site placement.

    $25–$120Governed by CDCResults: TST: 48-72 hours | IGRA: 24-48 hours

  2. 2.Titer (Immunity) Screening

    Day 0–1

    Verifies immunity to MMR, varicella, and hepatitis B for clinical clearance.

    $30–$200Governed by CDCResults: 2-3 business days

  3. 3.Hepatitis B Vaccination

    Day 1

    OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard for student clinicians.

    $75–$175Governed by OSHAResults: Immediate (series takes 6 months to complete)

  4. 4.Tdap Vaccine (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)

    Day 1

    CDC-recommended Tdap for healthcare-setting placement.

    $45–$95Governed by CDCResults: Same day

  5. 5.Influenza Vaccine (Flu Shot)

    Seasonal

    Required by most clinical sites during influenza season.

    $25–$65Governed by CDCResults: Same day

  6. 6.Background Check

    Day 0

    Criminal-history check required for patient-care placements.

    Results: 1-3 business days

Itemized cost to clear one hire

ExamEstimated cost
Tuberculosis Testing (TB Test)$25–$120
Titer (Immunity) Screening$30–$200
Hepatitis B Vaccination$75–$175
Tdap Vaccine (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)$45–$95
Influenza Vaccine (Flu Shot)$25–$65
Total per hire$200–$655

Estimates reflect national average ranges. Actual pricing varies by provider and location.

Clear your nursing programs hires faster

BlueHive matches every exam to the nearest available provider, schedules the full onboarding sequence, and delivers results to one dashboard.

Match providers for my teamNursing Programs solutions