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Graduate Programs - School Nurse | Graduate Certification
Program Highlights In BriefAlvernia is a Catholic, Franciscan college dedicated to the ideals of service in the helping professions. Our rich heritage of service is rooted in our strong faith which resonates in contemporary ways in campus life and our academic programs. Alvernia’s graduate programs are designed for the focused working professional who places equal value on intellectual achievement and professional growth. Our faculty and staff are committed to teaching, guiding, and supporting our students in all aspects of their experience at Alvernia, from course selection and scheduling, to connecting with peers and colleagues.
The School Nurse Certification program prepares registered nurses for the specialized practice of school nursing in the 21st century. Today’s school nurse is not only responsible for health care and case management for school students and staff, but they are also responsible for developing procedures that support a safe and healthy learning environment. They provide primary screenings, assessment and referrals, individual and group instruction on health promotion, and disease prevention. In addition, school nurses serve as vital team members on multidisciplinary, emergency preparedness, coordinated school health, and school crisis intervention teams and function as a liaison between school, home, and community.
Academic Quality
Students are admitted to the College and are fully accepted when the following criteria have been met:
• Successful completion of undergraduate coursework
• Six (6) semester credit hours (or the equivalent) of undergraduate mathematics
• Six (6) semester credit hours (or the equivalent) of undergraduate English composition and British or American literature
• Three (3) semester credit hours (or the equivalent) of undergraduate or graduate
Educational Psychology
• Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher
• Completion of graduate entrance application with supporting documentation
Career Success
At Alvernia we measure our success by our graduates’ personal and professional satisfaction, and by the ways they contribute to the greater good in all areas of society. Our graduates contribute substantially to the education and health care professions in Berks County, surrounding communities, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and beyond. No matter what your aspirations and dreams, we’ll give you the tools and support to help you thrive.
Career Opportunities
Certified School Nurse
College Health Nurse
Community Nurse
Pediatric Nurse
Public Health Nurse
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Option 1 and Option 2 Program Prerequisites:
Six undergraduate credits in Mathematics
Six undergraduate credits in English composition and British or American literature
Three undergraduate credits in undergraduate or graduate Educational Psychology
Option 1:
Concurrent RN to BSN Completion and School Nurse Certification Program (8 Additional Credits)
Required School Nurse Certification Courses
NUR 410 Professional Nursing V: School Nursing
- Must be taken in the last 8 credits of the RN-BSN courses of study
Interview and Program Director approval
MED 505 Introduction to Special Needs Students
Option 2:
Post Bachelor of Science in Nursing School Nurse Certification (8 Credits)
Required School Nurse Certification Courses
NUR 510 School Nursing
MED 505 Introduction to Special Needs Students
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