School Nurse Certification Program
For Information Contact Debra Woodruff-Capper
An applicant to the school nurse certification program must be an RN licensed to
practice with one year of professional experience and a baccalaureate degree in
nursing. A GPA of 2.500 is required for admission and progression in the
program.
Requirements for the School Nurse Certification Program
EDU 100 American Education 3 credits
EDU 150 Educational Planning 3 credits
SPE 243 The Exceptional Child 3 credits
PSY 250 Life-Span Development 3 credits
SNC 380 Methodology in School Health Services 3 credits
SNC 381 School Nurse Practicum 5 credits
All candidates for the school nurse certificate, both in state and out of state,
must take SNC 380 and 381 in sequential order and within one academic year. Candidates for certification in Pennsylvania must have proof of successful
completion of the following college level courses; 1 in American or British
Literature, 1 in Writing, and 2 in Math.
Clinical Requirements
All students must provide proof of RN licensure from the state of Pennsylvania. Students must also submit the following requirements November 1:
• Clearance from Health Services
• FBI criminal background check
• Child abuse history clearance
• CPR certification – level C
• Proof of health insurance
CPR Requirement
Proof of current Level-C-CPR certification is required prior to all nursing
clinical courses. CPR certification is the responsibility of the student and
must be maintained through graduation. Expenses (in addition to comprehensive
and special fees)
Nursing students are responsible for any fees involved when obtaining the
required physical exam, health insurance, liability insurance, personal
background checks, immunizations, CPR training, ID badges, clinical laboratory
supplies, textbooks and references, travel, professional and scholarly
activities.