School Nursing Post-Baccalaureate Certification

Our online School Nursing Certification program at Rowan University, through the College of Education, prepares NJ RN licensed nurses who hold a bachelor’s degree to assume a multifaceted role that supports the physical, mental, emotional and social health of students and their success in the learning process. This program builds upon a nurses’ healthcare experience with preparation in education to best qualify them for the interdisciplinary aspects of school health.

Our School Nursing Post-Baccalaureate Certification program requires the completion of 27 graduate credits.

An Inside Look at Coursework

Below, you will find a list includes a sampling of titles of foundational coursework for the School Nursing Post-Baccalaureate Certification program. For an official list of available courses, please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.  

• Comprehensive Health Assessment
• Community Health Nursing
• School and Family Issues for Children with Ongoing Health Care Needs
• Methods and Materials in Health Teaching for School Nurses
• Practicum in School Nursing
• Internship in Health Teaching for School Nursing
• School Health Services
• Disability as Diversity

Note: The course topics shown above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan University Office of Admissions will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.

• Submit an application
• $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
• Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
• Current professional resume
• Certificate Program Acknowledgement
• Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Copy of current NJ RN License or copy of official NCLEX letter showing passing scores
• Copy of certifications in CPR (adult, child, infant) & AED (these are usually on one card)
• Essay
  
  • Topic: Please describe your nursing experience and why you are pursuing a career as a school nurse. Please be as detailed as possible in one page.
• During the admissions process, the School Nursing Academic Advisor will determine foundation course equivalencies and how any unfinished undergraduate foundation courses can be scheduled concurrently with other program coursework. Foundation courses may not be available in an online format. If applicable, official notification of any unfinished foundation courses will be included in the applicant’s official decision letter from Rowan Global.