School Nurse Certification
College of Health Sciences
The School Nurse Certification program is a post baccalaureate program that prepares students for initial Pennsylvania Department of Education certification as an Educational Specialist I - School Nurse.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| NSG 502 | Perspectives of School Nursing | 4 |
| NSG 512 | Legal Mandates Of School Nursing | 3 |
| NSG 533 | Physical Assessment for APNs | 4 |
| EDA 542 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 14 | |
The goal of the department is to prepare nurses for safe and effective care in the school setting. Graduates will be professionals capable of functioning in a holistic manner and able to collaborate with the various disciplines within the school system for health promotion and disease prevention of the child and adolescent.
