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School nurses develop health interventions and evaluate healthcare outcomes for school age children. TCNJ also offers The School Nurse Non-Instructional Certificate and the School Nurse Instructional Certificate which are both approved by the Department of Education in the State of New Jersey. A bridge program to the MSN for RNs with a non-nursing baccalaureate is also available.

This fully accredited program builds on the nursing and scientific knowledge base of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse and focuses on advanced clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills. Graduates are prepared to accurately and critically assess the health and illness experiences of school age children. Faculty advisors work closely with each student to plan an appropriate course of study and to ensure progress through the program.

School Nurse MSN

This program is for RN’s with a BSN who wish to practice nursing in a Pre-School, Elementary or High School setting. The School Nurse MSN is for school nurses who wish to gain further knowledge and add to their educational credentials. The School Nurse MSN can be completed in 4 -5 Semesters of part-time study. Students have up to 6 years to complete any of the programs.

The School Nurse MSN does not require additional practicum hours but there are 35 hours of clinical experience included in NURS 633 Advanced Holistic Health Assessment.

School Nurse Non-Instructional Certificate

The Non-Instructional Certificate prepares students to perform nursing services in public schools in grades preschool – 12. This endorsement does not authorize the holder to teach in areas related to health. The Non-Instructional Certificate can be completed in one academic year.

The School Nurse Non-Instructional Certificate requires 120 hours of practicum.

School Nurse Instructional Certificate

The Instructional Certificate prepares students to perform nursing services and to teach in areas related to health in public schools in grades preschool through 12. The Instructional Certificate requires two academic years of part time study.

The School Nurse Instructional Certificate requires 240 hours of practicum experiences.

RN Bridge to the MSN for Nurses

There is also a bridge sequence of courses to the MSN for RNs with a non-nursing baccalaureate.