1. School Nurse Certificate Program
University of College of Nursing
School Nurse Certificate Program

2. Catherine F. Yonkaitis RN, MSN, ILCSN
School Nurse Certificate Program
Director and Clinical Instructor
Office
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3. Fran Belmonte-Mann MA, RN, ILADM
Clinical Instructor
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4. Program Administrator
Patti McDonough, MS
Program Administrator
Office
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5. 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

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

7. 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)

8. 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:
In the body of the message, put: SUBSCRIBE CON-SNC
Attend a teleconference or face-to-face open house session.

9. 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)

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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)

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

17. Applying to UIC
Apply using “How to Apply” link:
Follow directions on this page, once you submit your application you will receive additional information about uploading your resume, RN License etc.

18. 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:

19. Required Computer Skills
Get an address
Use for routine correspondence
Use Web Search engines:
Word processing
Cut and paste
Save and save under new name
Open new folders
Move files

20. School Nurse Certificate Tuition Information
E-Tuition: $ per graduate credit for academic year
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.

21. Scholarships Evelyn Kahn Scholarship TMWalker1@cps.k12.il.us
Chicago Public School Nurses
Illinois Association of School Nurses
National Association of School Nurses

22. How to prepare for the certification classes?

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

24. Network with school nurse colleagues
IASN listserv
NASN listservs
Early childhood
Special needs
Administrator
SCHLRN-L school nurse listserv
AllNurses.com School Nursing:

25. Attend conferences
Illinois Department of Human Services-School Health Days and Critical Issues Conferences
Illinois School Health Association
National Association of School Nurses
Illinois Association of School Nurse

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

27. 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!!

28. 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: