In addition, school nurses serve as vital team leaders in the schools to implement emergency preparedness, coordinated school health and school crisis intervention. They function as a liaison between school, home and community. The Alvernia Program in School Health Services leading to a Master of Education is designed for the RN who is currently licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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Faculty Perspective
Faculty Perspective
Deborah A. Greenawald, Ph.D., RN, Certified School Nurse
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Coordinator of the Programs in School Health (MEd) and School Nurse Certification
“The post-baccalaureate school nurse certification program at Alvernia provides students with the most current knowledge, skills, and aptitudes needed for successful clinical practice in the school setting, and is one of the few programs in the Commonwealth taught by fulltime nurse educators who are also experienced Certified School Nurses.”
Student Profile
Mary Ann Razzano, M.Ed. ’10
“I have been a school nurse for ten years, and Alvernia University has provided the opportunity for me to obtain a Bachelor’s in Nursing, School Nurse Certification. Now I am enrolled in the Program in School Health Services leading to a Master of Education.
The program has helped me enhance both my skills as a school nurse and the education necessary for advancement in my career. Of course, my achievements wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for the expert assistance and advice of faculty and staff.”