Nursing, M.S.N. - School Nursing
The School Nurse Program is designed for the student who desires a PA Department of Education K4-12 School Nurse Certification. This program is offered as a stand-alone post-baccalaureate School Nurse Certification or as part of the MSN-School Nurse curriculum. In order to achieve certification, students progress through courses in Advanced Educational Psychology and School Nursing. The courses incorporate online instruction and experiential learning activities in a public school setting. All course content and time offerings are designed to meet the needs of the student as well as Pennsylvania standards for School Nurse Certification. For students who do not reside in Pennsylvania, it is possible to complete the MSN in school nursing degree, but only students completing the 100 practicum hours in a Pennsylvania K-12 school district will be eligible for the PDE PK-12 certification.
AdmissionRequirements
Applicants for the Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Education program are referred to the Admission Requirements section for general criteria and guidelines for admission to the University.
Specific criteria required by the Wehrheim School of Nursing include:
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited (ACEN, CNEA, or CCNE) school of nursing.
- Undergraduate grade-point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. When GPA is below this, probational acceptance may be considered if the candidate demonstrates graduate study potential by other means.
- Satisfactory completion of an undergraduate statistics course (equivalent to MATH 130 Elements of Statistics 1), physical assessment course, and a research course in nursing.
- Computer literacy and access to a computer and internet service.
- Three current academic and/or professional references.
- Licensure as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania or in the state where clinical practice or internship is to be arranged.
- Successful completion of a personal interview with the Nursing Admissions Committee.
- Current résumé and statement of intent.
- Verified academic transcripts.
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Major in Nursing (MSN)
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GRADUATE NURSING CORE12 hours
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Role Development and Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice
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Research and Evidence-Based Practice Methodology
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Issues and Roles in Advanced Nursing Practice
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Technology, Informatics & Professional Nursing Practice
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ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE CORE7 hours
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Sustainable Health
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Advanced Clinical Knowledge
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NURSING CAPSTONE3 hours
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Capstone Project
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SCHOOL NURSING REQUIREMENTS - See separate block
Total hours22 hours -
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Concentration in School Nursing
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School Nursing: Elementary Grades Practicum3 hours
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School Nursing: Grades PK-4 Practicum
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School Nursing: Middle and High School Grades Practicum3 hours
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School Nursing: Grades 5-12 Practicum
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School Nursing: Considerations for the Needs of Diverse Learners and English Language Learners3 hours
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Effective Teaching: Theories and Methods in Nursing Education3 hours
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Effective Teaching: Theories and Methods in Nurse Ed
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Total hours15 hours -