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School Nurse Certificate Program
University of Illinois@ChicagoCollege of Nursing
School Nurse Certificate Program
Catherine F. YonkaitisRN, MSN, ILCSN
School Nurse Certificate Program
Director and Clinical Instructor
Office- 312-413-0544
Fax- 312- 996-7725
Fran Belmonte-Mann MA, RN, ILADM
Clinical Instructor
312-996-7943
Fax- 312- 996-7725
Why seek School Nurse Certification?
Sub-specialty
– distinct, unique body of knowledge
Ensures standard:
– Preparation for state or national certification examinations.
– Knowledge of school nursing
– Practice mentorship
Certification for School Nurses:
Parallels teacher certification Commitment to profession Peer recognition Improves opportunities &
advancement
Why seek School Nurse Certification?
University of Illinois School Nurse Certificate
UIC program offers an opportunity for dual School Nurse Certificates
Designed for registered BSN nurses working IN & WITH schools in all states.
UIC-College of Nursing Certificate in School Nursing Illinois School Nurse-Type 73 Certificate (for Illinois
students)
University of Illinois School Nurse Certificate
How do I get I find out more?
Review this power point Sign up for the listserv
– To subscribe:– Email [email protected] – In the body of the message, put: SUBSCRIBE CON-SNC
Attend a teleconference or face-to-face open house session.
School Nurse Certification Steps
Step 1: Meet Requirements for Program Entry
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing **Non-nursing Bachelors degrees need additional nursing
coursework**
• Passing grade on Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Test of Academic Proficiency (For Illinois Students ONLY)
School Nurse Certification Steps
Nurse seeking IL Type 73 School Nurse Certificates MUST take the Test of Academic Proficency
Take NOW, you must pass the test for admission to program.
State, not university administered test Web registration & study guide
– http://www.icts.nesinc.com/
School Nurse Certification Steps
STEP 2: Receive Endorsement
Complete School Nurse Graduate Courses
• Education Perspectives in School Health• School Nursing Theory & Trends• School Nurse Internship
Total=10 graduate credits
School Nurse Certification Steps
STEP 3: Pass School Service Personnel Exam-Type 73
• ISBE School Nurse Content Exam• Taken toward the end of School Nurse
coursework.• UIC students have a 100% pass rate
ONLINE School Nurse Program
1. NUSP 512- Education Perspectives in School Health- (4 Semester Hours)
2. NUSP 513: School Nursing Theory and Trends (3 Semester Hours)
3. NUPR 514 School Nursing Internship (3 Semester Hours)
TOTAL: 10 Semester Hour PROGRAM
UIC Campus Participation
ONLINE Curriculum On campus Saturday classes twice at
start of first semester & at end of final semester.
Out-of-state students may substitute other experience for on campus experiences
School Nurse Internship required for certification
All students 300 hour internship (NUPR 514)– Nurses in school nurse role may do 260 hours or fewer “on the job”
+ 40 or more outside– Nurses not in schools earn all 300 hours supervised– Can complete over one or two semesters
Internship guided by School Nurse Standards
40 hours or more of UIC preceptor contact
Preceptor w/i 30 miles of residence (intern identified and faculty approved preceptor)
Preparing to apply
1.) Take Illinois Test of Academic Proficency: http://www.icts.nesinc.com/
2.) Order 2 copies of ALL transcripts since high school. Leave one copy sealed.
3.) Identify 2 people to write a recommendation.
Applying to UIC
4. Apply using “How to Apply” link: http://www.uic.edu/nursing/schoolnursing/apply.shtml
5. Follow directions on this page, once you submit your application you will receive additional information about uploading your resume, RN License etc.
Important Dates
Preferred Deadlines:Summer – April 15th
Fall – July 15th
Spring – November 15th
APPLY EARLY – Space is limited
UIC Calendar: http://www.uic.edu/ucat/catalog/CA.shtml
Required Computer Skills
1. Get an email address2. Use email for routine correspondence3. Use Web Search engines:
www.GOOGLE.com www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/
4. Word processing 1. Cut and paste2. Save and save under new name3. Open new folders4. Move files
School Nurse Certificate Tuition Information
E-Tuition: $740.00 per graduate credit for 2011-2012 academic year
http://www.uic.edu/depts/oar/grad/tuition_grad.html
There are no additional student fees, just one flat E-tuition rate.
Note: Students participating in internships will be required to have updated immunizations and a background check which may result in additional cost.
Scholarships
Evelyn Kahn Scholarship [email protected]
Chicago Public School Nurses Illinois Association of School Nurses
www.iasn.org National Association of School Nurses
www.nasn.org
How to prepare for the certification classes?
Join professional organization
National Association of School Nurses www.nasn.org
Position papers & publications Online access journal
Illinois Association of School Nurses
www.iasn.org (Application for professional organizations is a joint
state and national on NASN website).
Network with school nurse colleagues
IASN listserv NASN listservs
– Early childhood– Special needs– Administrator
SCHLRN-L school nurse listservhttp://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=schlrn-l&A=1
AllNurses.com School Nursing:
http://allnurses.com/f49
Attend conferences
Illinois Department of Human Services-School Health Days and Critical Issues Conferences
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30318
Illinois School Health Association www.ishaweb.com National Association of School Nurses
www.nasn.org
Illinois Association of School Nurse www.iasn.org
Add to your library
Selekman, J. (2006). School nursing: A comprehensive text. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis. www.amazon.com
Why Apply??
UIC School Nurse Certificate Program will expand your knowledge of school nursing and strengthen your ability to
advocate for the health of your students.
Invest in yourself as a life long learner and invest in your school community!!
UIC Masters and Doctorate
Consider getting an Advanced Degree
Master’s degree concentrations in: •School/Family Nurse Practitioner•School/Advanced Community Health Nurse
Doctor of Nursing Practice degree concentrations in:
•School/Family Nurse Practitionerhttp://www.uic.edu/nursing/prospectivestudents/ms-apply.shtml