School Nurse, Certification
The School Nurse Certificate program is totally online and consists of 21 graduate credits, which includes a 100-hour practicum with a Certified School Nurse. The program prepares RNs with a BS or BA (in any field) for Level I Certification in Pennsylvania as School Nurses. Some states may accept the PA certificate as a basis to grant their own state certificate.
Requirements for program include:
- A completed BS or BA degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited college or university
- A current, unencumbered PA RN license
- GPA of 3.0 or higher for admission and maintaining a 3.0 GPA throughout the program
- PA Department of Education mandates
- Current CPR certification prior to NURS 622 / NURS 623 practicum experience
- The following clearances:
- Act 34 - PA State Police Criminal Record Check
- Act 151 - PA Child Abuse History
- Act 114 - FBI Background Check
- Proof of professional malpractice insurance
- Signed preceptor school district contract
- Act 31 Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania Online Training
Related Links
Curriculum Guide
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| NURS 603 | Essentials in Professional School Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 622 | Nursing Practice for School Populations | 3 |
| NURS 623 | Nursing Practice for School Populations PR | 3 |
| SPED 530 | Nursing Issues in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 625 | Instructional Strategies for Learning and Behavioral Problems | 3 |
| SPED 628 | Developmental Disabilities | 3 |
| SEFE 607 | The Theories and Teaching of English Language Learners | 3 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
MAJOR: 9SNC