Admission Requirements
- Possess and maintain an active unencumbered RN license
- Possess a bachelor's degree from an accreditied institution of higher learning
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA in previous or current higher education
- Complete the School Nurse Certificate application
- Send official transcripts for all higher education work to:
Ashland University
Enrollment Services
401 College Avenue
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Admission to the School Nursing program is on a rolling basis. Students may apply and begin coursework during any semester. The flexible curriculum allows students to complete the program on their time shedule. All but one of the courses may be completed online. The final course, the Internship, will be done in an actual school setting (either at student's current place of employment or a district nearby, if not currently working in a school setting) with an assigned Ashland University clinical faculty member. No on-campus attendance is required.
Curriculum Guide
| AU Course | Course Description | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SNP 525 | Health Care of the School Community | 3 hrs |
| SNP 518 | Health Determinants and Academic Indicators | 3 hrs |
| SNP 520 | Educational Strategies for Healthcare Providers | 2-3 hrs Students may choose 2 or 3 hours to best meet their needs. |
| SNP 528 | Interprofessional Collaboration: The School Nurse and School Support Services | 3 hrs |
| SNP 680 | Internship: School Nurse | 2 or 4 hrs Based upon previous experience in the school setting, determined through the internship approval process. |
| Total Program Hours | 13-16 hrs | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the School Nurse Certificate program, you’ll:
- Utilize the nursing process to deliver age appropriate and culturally competent care in the school setting
- Demonstrate safe nursing practices in communication and information management
- Utilize professional behavior skills to provide leadership in the practice of school nursing
- Integrate evidence and research nursing to contribute to quality school nursing practice
- Evaluate his/her own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines of School Nursing
- Promote a healthy, safe, collaborative practice environment
