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disease risk and prevention; and the diversity in the role of the community health nurse. Students apply previous knowledge and the nursing process in maximizing the health status of individuals, families, and defined populations within the community. Adult learning teaching strategies are employed in this course. The RN student participates in faculty guidedindependent clinical experiences. Prerequisite: NURS 203 Validation by portfolio is available. 5 credits, Fall, Spring or Summer
NURSING (VILLA MARIA SCHOOL OF) – SCHOOL NURSE CERTIFICATION SHANNON SCULLY, DNP, RN, Program Advisor The Villa Maria School, in cooperation with the School of Education, offers a post-baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) certificate for school nursing. The school nurse certificate program is open to registered nurses who have earned a BSN. 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. Please note that current PDE standards and regulations take precedence over any information described in this document. Should these standards and regulations change, Gannon University will change its requirements. Admission Requirements: Licensed Registered Nurse a. Completed application to Gannon University’s 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 of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited program with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in undergraduate course work.
i. Submit official BSN transcript.
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. *
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. Complete all finger-printing requirements.