School Nurse Certificate Program University of Illinois@Chicago College of Nursing School Nurse Certificate Program

Catherine F. Yonkaitis RN, MSN, ILCSN School Nurse Certificate Program Director and Clinical Instructor cyonk@uic.edu Office- 312-413-0544 Fax- 312- 996-7725

Fran Belmonte-Mann MA, RN, ILADM Clinical Instructor fbmann@uic.edu 312-996-7943 Fax- 312- 996-7725

Program Administrator Patti McDonough, MS Program Administrator pattimcd@uic.edu Office- 312-413-2978 Fax- 312-996-3512

Why seek School Nurse Certification? Sub-specialty – distinct, unique body of knowledge Ensures standard: Preparation for state or national certification examinations. Knowledge of school nursing Practice mentorship

Certification for School Nurses: Why seek School Nurse Certification? Certification for School Nurses: Parallels teacher certification Commitment to profession Peer recognition Improves opportunities & advancement

University of Illinois School Nurse Certificate UIC program offers an opportunity for dual School Nurse Certificates Designed for registered BSN nurses working IN & WITH schools in all states. UIC-College of Nursing Certificate in School Nursing Illinois School Nurse-Type 73 Certificate (for Illinois students)

University of Illinois School Nurse Certificate How do I get I find out more? Review this power point Sign up for the listserv To subscribe: Email listserv@uic.edu In the body of the message, put: SUBSCRIBE CON-SNC Attend a teleconference or face-to-face open house session.

School Nurse Certification Steps Meet Requirements for Program Entry Bachelors of Science in Nursing **Non-nursing Bachelors degrees need additional nursing coursework** Passing grade on Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Test of Academic Proficiency (For Illinois Students ONLY)

School Nurse Certification Steps Nurse seeking IL Type 73 School Nurse Certificates MUST take the Test of Academic Proficency Take NOW, you must pass the test for admission to program. State, not university administered test Web registration & study guide http://www.icts.nesinc.com/

School Nurse Certification Steps STEP 2: Receive Endorsement Complete School Nurse Graduate Courses Education Perspectives in School Health School Nursing Theory & Trends School Nurse Internship Total=10 graduate credits

School Nurse Certification Steps STEP 3: Pass School Service Personnel Exam-Type 73 ISBE School Nurse Content Exam Taken toward the end of School Nurse coursework. UIC students have a 100% pass rate

ONLINE School Nurse Program NUSP 512- Education Perspectives in School Health- (4 Semester Hours) NUSP 513: School Nursing Theory and Trends (3 Semester Hours) NUPR 514 School Nursing Internship (3 Semester Hours) TOTAL: 10 Semester Hour PROGRAM

UIC Campus Participation ONLINE Curriculum On campus Saturday classes twice at start of first semester & at end of final semester. Out-of-state students may substitute other experience for on campus experiences

School Nurse Internship required for certification All students 300 hour internship (NUPR 514) Nurses in school nurse role may do 260 hours or fewer “on the job” + 40 or more outside Nurses not in schools earn all 300 hours supervised Can complete over one or two semesters Internship guided by School Nurse Standards 40 hours or more of UIC preceptor contact Preceptor w/i 30 miles of residence (intern identified and faculty approved preceptor)

Preparing to apply 1.) Take Illinois Test of Academic Proficency: http://www.icts.nesinc.com/ 2.) Order 2 copies of ALL transcripts since high school. Leave one copy sealed. 3.) Identify 2 people to write a recommendation.

Applying to UIC Apply using “How to Apply” link: http://www.uic.edu/nursing/schoolnursing/apply.shtml Follow directions on this page, once you submit your application you will receive additional information about uploading your resume, RN License etc.

APPLY EARLY – Space is limited Important Dates Preferred Deadlines: Summer – April 15th Fall – July 15th Spring – November 15th APPLY EARLY – Space is limited UIC Calendar: http://www.uic.edu/ucat/catalog/CA.shtml

Required Computer Skills Get an email address Use email for routine correspondence Use Web Search engines: www.GOOGLE.com www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/ Word processing Cut and paste Save and save under new name Open new folders Move files

School Nurse Certificate Tuition Information E-Tuition: $740.00 per graduate credit for 2011-2012 academic year http://www.uic.edu/depts/oar/grad/tuition_grad.html There are no additional student fees, just one flat E-tuition rate. Note: Students participating in internships will be required to have updated immunizations and a background check which may result in additional cost.

Scholarships Evelyn Kahn Scholarship TMWalker1@cps.k12.il.us Chicago Public School Nurses Illinois Association of School Nurses www.iasn.org National Association of School Nurses www.nasn.org

How to prepare for the certification classes?

Join professional organization National Association of School Nurses www.nasn.org Position papers & publications Online access journal Illinois Association of School Nurses www.iasn.org (Application for professional organizations is a joint state and national on NASN website).

Network with school nurse colleagues IASN listserv NASN listservs Early childhood Special needs Administrator SCHLRN-L school nurse listserv http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=schlrn-l&A=1 AllNurses.com School Nursing: http://allnurses.com/f49

Attend conferences Illinois Department of Human Services-School Health Days and Critical Issues Conferences http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30318 Illinois School Health Association www.ishaweb.com National Association of School Nurses www.nasn.org Illinois Association of School Nurse www.iasn.org

Add to your library Selekman, J. (2006). School nursing: A comprehensive text. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis. www.amazon.com

Why Apply?? UIC School Nurse Certificate Program will expand your knowledge of school nursing and strengthen your ability to advocate for the health of your students. Invest in yourself as a life long learner and invest in your school community!!

UIC Masters and Doctorate Consider getting an Advanced Degree Master’s degree concentrations in: School/Family Nurse Practitioner School/Advanced Community Health Nurse Doctor of Nursing Practice degree concentrations in: http://www.uic.edu/nursing/prospectivestudents/ms-apply.shtml