Degrees and Requirements
School Nurse Certificate
This post-Baccalaureate program is offered by the Department of Nursing in conjunction with the Teacher Education Department. This program is designed for the professional nurse who desires to focus on health needs of children in the school setting. For certification, students must meet all the certification standards set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for School Nurses.
Summary of Requirements
School Nurse Required Courses: 16 credits
EDSP2015INTRO TO HIGH INCIDENCE
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course provides students an opportunity to explore foundations of special education in the United States including: characteristics of each disability category, legislation, over-representation of diverse students, academic and functional needs of students with disabilities, individual learning differences, least restrictive environment, implications for a Standards Aligned System, collaboration and transition. Students will develop an understanding of Accommodations and Adaptations for inclusive environments.
EDSP3015INTRO TO LOW INCIDENCE
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course is designed to prepare students with the skills necessary to effectively teach individuals with severe disabilities, identify the relationships of organizations to school systems, laws and policies that are related to the implementation of specialized health care in the educational setting, and demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of individuals so as to develop effective instructional plans that will contribute to effective programs.
EDSP4020
Credits (Min/Max): /
PREREQUISITES:
EDSP2015 & EDSP3015
EDUC2000
Credits (Min/Max): /
NURU4030SCHOOL NURSE: CHILD HEALTH IN AN
Credits (Min/Max): 4/4
PREREQUISITE: MLED2000, EDSP3015, EDSP4015 (ALL WITH GRADE OF C OR BETTER) The course is designed to guide students in coming to understand the scope and responsibilities of the school nurse in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating school health for children K-12. The role of the school nurse in meeting the health care needs of all children, including healthy children, special needs children, children from different cultures, and children with ELL needs will be a primary focus. Emphasis is on health promotion and maintenance at all levels of a child's development. The unique role of the school nurse in caring for children as well as collaborating with parents will emphasized. Students will utilize evidence-based nursing practice as a basis for nursing care and school personnel. The course includes a 100 hour practicum under the guidance of a certified school nurse.
PREREQUISITES:
This course is available only to students accepted into the School Nurse Certificate Program & EDSP3015 & MLED2000 & EDSP4015