School Nurse Wellness Coordinator Graduate Nursing Certificate Program Overview
This program requires advanced skills in school nursing that include wellness coordination, health service delivery system coordination, emergency preparedness, and leadership. A SNWC certificate may be added to The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) professional pupil services school nurse license upon evidence of three years of successful experience as a licensed school nurse. The approved program of preparation for the certificate shall include a practicum experience during which the candidate shall be required to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and dispositions for the SNWC. Applicants applying for the SNWC certificate to the ODE Pupil Services License must hold a master's degree by the time the application is submitted.
The School Nurse Wellness Coordinator Certificate curriculum is currently being revised, and the program is scheduled to be offered again in the spring semester of 2027.
Is our School Nurse Wellness Coordinator Graduate Nursing Certificate program right for you?
If you are a registered nurse with a master's degree, a minimum of three years of experience as a licensed school nurse and aspire to play a pivotal role in promoting health and wellness within educational settings, this program aligns with your professional aspirations. Through rigorous coursework and a practicum experience, you'll gain the knowledge, skills and credentials necessary to excel as a School Nurse Wellness Coordinator, making a significant impact on the well-being of students, families and communities.
Curriculum
The School Nurse Wellness Coordinator Certificate curriculum is currently being revised, and the program is scheduled to be offered again in the spring semester of 2027.
This certificate is an option for registered nurses (RN) holding a master's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA and at least 3 years full-time experience as an ODE Licensed School Nurse (LSN). The SNWC certificate curriculum satisfies the College of Education CAEP accreditation (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation), Ohio Department of Education School Operating Standards, Professional Development Standards, and the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Standards for School Nurse Licensure preparation. The curriculum is also aligned with the American Nurses Association and National Association of School Nurses Scope and Standards of Practice. Upon completion of the program, students will meet the requirements to be eligible to apply to the Ohio Department of Education for the Professional Pupil Services License certificate as a School Nurse Wellness Coordinator.
Licensure Disclosure: This program is for students who intend to seek employment in Ohio and only prepares students for licensure in the state of Ohio.
Curriculum
The School Nurse Wellness Coordinator Graduate Nursing Certificate courses include 12 credit hours of graduate-level coursework with highly-qualified nursing education faculty members. The courses are:
- NURG 5000 Health Determinants and Academic Indicators
- NURG 5040 Health Promotion & Wellness in the School Community
- NURG 5050 Emergency Preparedness in School Health
- NURG 5090 School Nurse Wellness Coordinator Internship
View the Academic Catalog for complete certificate requirements.
Can You Give Me a Glimpse of My Future?
With the Online School Nurse Coordinator Endorsement, your future as a school nurse leader is promising and impactful. Equipped with advanced skills in wellness coordination, emergency preparedness, and leadership, you'll play a vital role in promoting health and well-being within educational communities.