School Nurse
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) School Nurse Program is designed to provide BSN-prepared RN's with advanced practice skills to meet the varied health needs of K–12 students.
Summer application deadline: April 10
Fall application deadline: July 31
Overview
This program equips BSN-prepared registered nurses with advanced skills for the specialty practice of school nursing. Students will learn to address the complex health needs within a school community. The program is offered in a hybrid format combining online coursework and in-person practicum hours with a preceptor chosen by the student and approved by the faculty. This program prepares nurses for the National Board for Certification of School Nurses.
Program length 5 terms | Start Spring and Fall terms | Time commitment 18 hours per week |
Admission requirements
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning
- Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate coursework
- Official transcripts from all institutions where credit was earned
- Current unencumbered, unrestricted Missouri licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or a multi-state compact license in good standing
- Current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
Curriculum
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Health Promotion Theory & Population Health | 3 |
| Foundations of Scholarly Writing & Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Health Systems Policy | 3 |
| Leadership and Collaboration for Quality & Safety | 3 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Foundations of School Nursing | 3 |
| Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, & Health Assessment for the School Nurse | 3 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| School Health Management | 3 |
| Practicum & Clinical Project | 3 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Grant Writing | 3 |
| Focus on Student Mental Health | 3 |
| Total credit hours | 30 |
|---|
Courses and sequencing are subject to change.
Tuition and fees
For detailed tuition and fee information, visit our Tuition and Fees page.
For more information, please contact our Business Office by email at [email protected].
Program director
Sarah Oerther, PhD, MEd, RN, FNP-BC, FNAP, ANEF
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