MSN in School Nursing, 100% Online
School nursing is a multifaceted, specialized practice of public health. School nurses use advanced skills to address the complex health needs of students within a school community setting.
The MSN in school nursing track at Elms College emphasizes a role-focused curriculum. Building off of the college’s core MSN components, the program highlights how school nurses act as specialized public health educators.
Students in the school nursing track take two practicum courses where they apply their knowledge and skills in a school health area of practice. MSN students also develop leadership strengths and gain health teaching experience, preparing them for a range of rewarding career paths.
Why Wait? Begin Your MSN Journey Today.
Applications for the school nursing program are accepted on a rolling basis, which means you can begin your journey to an MSN degree at any time. Courses are offered entirely online, and can be completed at your own pace, giving you the freedom to balance work, life, and academic commitments.
MSN students completing their practicum hours are required to attend a few online classes at specific times. These class sessions are announced in advance and scheduled in consultation with the class instructor.
Quick Info
Classes are 100% online
Curriculum
Click to view course requirements for the MSN in School Nursing.
Core Curriculum
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 5005 | NUR 505 | Nursing Knowledge and Practice | 3 |
| NUR 5105 | NUR 515 | Translating and Integrating Evidence into Practice | 3 |
| NUR 5302 | NUR 532 | Healthcare Policy and Advocacy | 3 |
| NUR 6400 | NUR 640 | Leadership and Management | 3 |
School Nursing Concentration
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 6001 | NUR 601 | Technology: Methods and Tolls for Graduate Study | 1 |
| 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 6402 | NUR 642 | Nursing and Healthcare Informatics | 1 |
| 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 |
| NUR 6901 | NUR 691 | School Nurse Practicum I | 3 |
| NUR 6902 | NUR 692 | School Nurse Practicum II | 3 |
Plan of Study for a Fall Start
September – December Year 1
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 5005 | NUR 505 | Nursing Knowledge and Practice | 3 |
| NUR 6400 | NUR 640 | Leadership and Management | 3 |
| NUR 6001 | NUR 601 | Technology: Methods and Tools for Graduate Study | 1 |
January – March Year 1
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 5105 | NUR 515 | Translating and Integrating Evidence into Practice | 3 |
| NUR 5302 | NUR 532 | Health Care Policy and Advocacy | 3 |
March – June Year 1
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
July – September Year 1
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 6107 | NUR 617 | Advanced Comprehensive Health Assessment | 3 |
| NUR 619 | NUR 6109 | Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology | 3 |
September – December Year 2
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 6402 | NUR 642 | Nursing and Healthcare Informatics | 1 |
| NUR 6601 | NUR 661 | School Nurses as Public Health Educators | 3 |
| NUR 6204 | NUR 624 | Pharmacology for the Master’s Prepared Nurse | 3 |
January – March Year 2
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 6603 | NUR 663 | Health and Wellness: Complex Issues in School Nursing | 3 |
March – June Year 2
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 6901 | NUR 691 | School Nurse Practicum I | 3 |
July – September Year 2
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 6902 | NUR 692 | School Nurse Practicum II | 3 |
Plan of Study for a January Start
January – March Year 1
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 5005 | NUR 505 | Nursing Knowledge and Practice | 3 |
| NUR 5302 | NUR 532 | Health Care Policy and Advocacy | 3 |
| NUR 6001 | NUR 6001 | Technology: Methods and Tools for Graduate Study | 1 |
March – June Year 1
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 5105 | NUR 515 | Translating and Integrating Evidence into Practice | 3 |
| EDU 5109 | EDU 519 | Students with Special Needs | 3 |
July – September Year 1
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 6107 | NUR 617 | Health & Physical Assessment Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| NUR 6109 | NUR 619 | Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology | 3 |
September – December Year 1
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 6402 | NUR 642 | Nursing and Healthcare Informatics | 1 |
| NUR 6601 | NUR 661 | School Nurse as Public Health Educators | 3 |
| NUR 6204 | NUR 624 | Pharmacology for the Master’s Prepared Nurse | 3 |
January – March Year 2
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 6400 | NUR 640 | Leadership and Management | 3 |
| NUR 6603 | NUR 663 | Health and Wellness: Complex Issues in School Nursing | 3 |
March – June Year 2
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 6605 | NUR 665 | Principles of Population Health, Public Health, and the Role of the School Nurse | 3 |
July – September Year 2
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 6901 | NUR 691 | School Nurse Practicum I | 3 |
September – December Year 2
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 6902 | NUR 692 | School Nurse Practicum II | 3 |