DEGREE OFFERED:
Graduate Certification
Option: School Nurse
CAMPUS OPTIONS
Main Campus (Union, NJ)
Kean Ocean Campus (Toms River, NJ)
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Fall: June 1
Spring: December 1
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Certification Program for School Nursing provides information and skills for the successful implementation and management of school health programs. Emphasis is on prevention of illness, promotion and maintenance of physical and environmental health and health education. We expect that graduates of the program will provide leadership in the development, implementation and management of school health programs.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the University’s admission requirements:
- A valid New Jersey RN license
- Baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Proof of valid RN license (applicants should obtain proof here: http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov
- Presentation of evidence of having completed a basic physical assessment course with practicum, or completion of NURS 3010; Human Growth Development across Lifespan
- Professional Resume/CV
- TOEFL (for applicants whose native language is not English)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- 30 credit hours
- Current professional liability insurance
- Evidence of CPR and AED certification
- Criminal Background Check
- Current Physical Examination
REQUIRED COURSES
| Required Courses for Certification | ||
|---|---|---|
| PSY 5130 | Human Development Across the Life Span (for students without equivalent) | 3 credits |
| CED 5910 | Introduction to Counseling and Human Services | 3 credits |
| EMSE 5560 | Introduction to Education | 3 credits |
| HED 5300 | Community Mental Health | 3 credits |
|
NURS 5400 NURS 5500 |
Epidemiology in Advanced Practice Advanced Practice in Community Health Nursing |
3 credits |
| NURS 5000 | Nursing Science | 3 credits |
| NURS 5501 | School Nursing I | 3 credits |
| NURS 5502 | School Nursing II | 3 credits |
| NURS 5510 | School Nursing Practicum | 3 credits |
| HED 5500 | Health Teaching Practicum | 3 credits |
TOTAL OF 30-33 CREDITS TO COMPLETE PROGRAM
PROGRAM CONTACT
DR. VIRGINA FITZSIMONS
Kean Ocean Library, Room 10
T. 609-361-8852
vfitzsim@kean.edu
Updated 7/12/12