CATALOG • 2009-2010
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.
