School Nurse
Total Credit Hours Required: 13
The school nurse non-degree program is designed to prepare Illinois Registered Nurses with a Bachelor's degree for the specialized role of a school nurse in pre-Kindergarten through Secondary schools in Illinois. School nursing is unique in that the preparation is both in nursing and in education. Endorsement and licensure for school nursing is through the Illinois State Board of Education in addition to licensure as a registered professional nurse through the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
Curriculum
Required Courses
54-557 | Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Communities | 3 |
54-516 | Learning Theories and Schooling | 3 |
52-507 | Literacy for Other School Personnel | 1 |
30-566 | Issues in School Nursing | 2 |
30-567 | School Nurse Internship | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: | 13 |