SCNPP Curriculum

Sample plans of study

These plans are for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change.

Spring Start
Spring Credit Hours
N3116 Management of School Health Services 3
Total credit hours 3
   
Summer  
N3117 Children with Special Needs in Schools 3
Total credit hours 3
   
Autumn  
N3115 School Health Roles and Responsibilities 3
Total credit hours 3
   
Spring  
N3118 Practicum in School Nursing 3
Total credit hours 3
Summer Start
Summer Credit Hours
N3117 Children with Special Needs in Schools 3
Total credit hours 3
   
Autumn  
N3115 School Health Roles and Responsibilities 3
Total credit hours 3
   
Spring  
N3116 Management of School Health Services 3
N3118 Practicum in School Nursing 3
Total credit hours 6

Nursing 3115 (3 credit hours): School Health Roles and Responsibilities
Introduction to the scope of roles and responsibilities involved in providing school health services locally and globally within school and community settings. Consideration of regulatory directives, health goals and resources. Analysis of skills and factors used to promote healthy school environments.

Nursing 3116 (3 credit hours): Management of School Health Services
Overview of the strategies for promoting school health on a daily, weekly and annual basis focusing on health promotion and disease prevention.

Nursing 3117 (3 credit hours): Children with Special Needs in Schools
School health services for children with special needs based on best evidence. Interdisciplinary, legislative and professional aspects considered.

Nursing 3118 (3 credit hours): Practicum in School Nursing
Supervised school nurse field experience in an Ohio school setting applying the roles and responsibilities of a school nurse according to state and national standards. This course must be taken in the final semester of the certificate.