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The purpose of this post-BSN certificate is to prepare nurses to meet the health care needs of children of all ages in diverse school settings. Health promotion, risk reduction, and health education are emphasized. The program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Admission Requirements: A. Licensed Registered Nurse a. Completed application to Gannon University Villa Maria School of Nursing's School Nurse Certificate Program. b. Proof of licensure as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. i. Submit photocopy of RN license c. Currently hold a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in undergraduate course work. i. Submit official BSN transcript B. Current BSN student, unlicensed: a. Student with senior standing, currently enrolled in Gannon University Villa Maria School of Nursing's BSN program b. Current overall QPA of 3.0 or higher i. Submit request to BSN Program director ii. Submit copy of current transcript C. Current RN to BSN or RN to MSN student, licensed registered nurse a. Student is currently enrolled in Gannon University Villa Maria School of Nursing's BSN-RNBS or ND-RNMSN major b. Current overall QPA of 3.0 or higher i. Submit request to BSN Program director ii. Submit copy of current transcript c. Proof of licensure as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. i. Submit photocopy of RN license Program and Certification Requirements: 1. Admission, progression and graduation requirements from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (Chapter 354) for School Nurse Certification require an overall GPA of at least 3.0 in all undergraduate and certificate course work. 2. 5 credits of NURS 428 School Nursing which contains 100 hours of supervised clinical experience with a certified school nurse. a. For admission to NURS 428 School Nursing the following are required i. Holds a BSN or is a senior student in the BSN program.* ii. Proof of valid CPR certification iii. Proof of current PPD ( tuberculin testing) iv. Proof of completed health records v. Proof of Act 33 and 34 clearances (child abuse and criminal) vi. Finger printing requirements 3. Mathematics requirement a. 6 credit hours of college level Mathematics are required. Three credits may be awarded for the undergraduate statistics course. 4. English requirement a. 6 credits hours of college level English as defined below: i. 3 credit hours of college level English composition ii. 3 credit hours of college level English literature