Certificate in School Nursing
The certificate program in school nursing is offered to nurses who seek to advance their competencies in the school health area of practice. Candidates for this certification program are prepared with a baccalaureate or master’s degree in nursing.
Curriculum
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The certificate in school nursing is 12 academic credits (4 courses) selected from the following 3 credit courses:
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 6107 | NUR 617 | Advanced Comprehensive Health Assessment | 3 |
| NUR 6109 | NUR 619 | Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NUR 6204 | NUR 624 | Pharmacology for the Master’s Prepared Nurse | 3 |
| NUR 6601 | NUR 661 | School Nurses as Public Health Educators | 3 |
| NUR 6603 | NUR 663 | Health and Wellness: Complex Issues in School Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 6605 | NUR 665 | Principles of Population Health, Public Health, and the Role of the School Nurse | 3 |
| EDU 7603 | EDU 763 | Students with Disabilities | 3 |