School Nurse Certification Program – Non-Instructional
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Protecting and promoting student health is an essential function in every school handled by dedicated school nurses. This rewarding field allows you to play a key role in child development while supporting the school’s mission. Caldwell’s School Nurse Certification program can help you prepare for your new career.
Our highly qualified professors have decades of experience in the educational setting and will prepare you to transition from hospital, acute care, to school, preventive care. Students will learn the functions of the school nurse and how he/she is a vital part of the educational team. Upon completion of the program and state approval , you will be eligible to work as a comprehensive, School Nurse and teach Kindergarten through Grade Twelve.
The first step is to call one of our Admissions Counselors at 973-618-3500 to learn how to apply and which track is best for you. Our skilled counselors will work with you to tailor a program that meets your needs.
We welcome you to Caldwell University and our program and are ready to guide your as you take this important career step.
The School of Education offers a school nurse program that leads to the School Nurse Certification, or Non-instructional School Nurse Certification. The School Nurse Non-instructional Certification qualifies the holder to perform nursing services and to teach in public schools settings in grades preschool through twelve. This certification does not authorize the holder to teach in areas related to health.
Retention:
The School Nurse program adheres to the sequential requirements of the School Nurse proficiencies. Advisement, approval, and maintenance of a 3.0 GPA are necessary for retention in the program. School nurses must work with a NJ State Certified school nurse for all clinical hours. Please refer to Caldwell's Education Department for current NJ Dept. of Education regulations.
Admission Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree is required
- A current NJ registered professional nurse license by the NJ State Board of Nursing is required.
- A current CPR and AED certificate is required.
- At least 15 semester credit hours of study required.