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? Being 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.
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Classes are 100% online
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
