Nursing Practice for School Populations PR

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This course, in conjunction with NURS 622 Nursing Practice with School Populations, are the culminating nursing courses for eligibility for certification as a school nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The 100-hour practicum with a Certified School Nurse emphasizes the application of all theoretical course work in fulfilling the role of the school nurse with school populations. The students carry out the role of the professional school nurse in providing for the health and learning needs of diverse students with and without special needs, families, and the school community. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.