The graduate 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.
Nurses who hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing and a certificate may apply the certificate credits toward a MSN degree if they matriculate within two years of completion of the certificate.
Curriculum
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The graduate certificate in school nursing is 12 academic credits (4 courses) selected from the following 3 credit courses:
| Course # | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 6109 | Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NUR 6500 | Nursing Informatics | 3 |
| NUR 6400 | Leadership & Management | 3 |
| NUR 6605 | Principles of Population Health, Public Health, and the Role of the School Nurse | 3 |
| EDU 7603 | Students with Disabilities | 3 |