Graduate study in the school nurse certification program reflects the conviction that the school nurse should play a significant role as a school and community health care provider. The curriculum is designed to include information and skills of specific relevance to school nursing, school health and community health.
Emphasis is on prevention of illness, health education, health promotion and health maintenance.
In addition, courses in foundations of education, curriculum design and strategies in teaching prepare the school nurse for classroom teaching. A practicum in school nursing and teaching is required. Upon completion of 30 credits in required courses, students are eligible for new Jersey State School Nurse Certification. Previous course work may be transferred to meet certification requirements. The supervised field experience is a daytime experience.