The Bachelor of Science in Nursing with School Health Nursing Specialization program has the same EPSLOs as the Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (generic) program.

Employment Areas of School Health Nursing Graduates

• Public and private schools (K1 – G 12)
• Special education schools for special needs
• Colleges and universities

Total number of credits = 136

Specialized Courses (Compulsory)

NUR 205 Emergency Care Skills (2-2-0)

This course provides foundational information and practical skills for implementing emergency interventions in the home, workplace, and community. Safety measures to protect children and adults from accidents will be discussed.

NUR 206 Nursing Assessment (2-2-0)

This course provides students with knowledge and skills to perform a comprehensive health assessment. Students utilize therapeutic communication and interpersonal skills to obtain a reliable and complete health history and perform a basic physical examination. Critical thinking is employed to recognize normal and abnormal findings.  Problem-solving and decision-making skills are applied in the nursing process that is culturally congruent with the client's physiological aspects (self-care behaviors), psychological, developmental, socio-cultural, and spiritual variables.

NUR 226 Growth and Development (3-0-0)

This course explores the various stages of human life, including newborn, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, and the biological, psychological, and social changes that occur in each stage. It emphasizes physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, spiritual, and moral development within the framework of selected theories. Health problems specific to different developmental stages are discussed, and nursing interventions to promote growth and development are explored in relation to these stages. The role of nurses is identified in health promotion and disease prevention for different age groups in various healthcare settings.

NUR 421 Introduction to Care of Special Needs and Exceptional Learner (3-0-0)

This course introduces the special needs of school children with various types of disabilities that may qualify them for special education programs. The course explores the learning and healthcare needs of schoolchildren with specific learning disabilities within the context of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  Children are identified under one or more of these categories. Early identification of a child with special needs is important because early intervention is essential in educating children with disabilities. It also appraises the role of nurses in health promotion at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. The practicum component of this course is integrated with the course NUR 429, School Health Nursing Practice.

NUR 422 Management and Professional Issues in School Nursing (4-0-0)

This course will focus on some principles of leadership and management relevant to school nursing. It will also examine the ethico-legal and socio-cultural aspects of school nursing. Additionally, it will review professional issues affecting nursing and school nurses at the national, regional, and international levels. It will explore the topics pertinent to school nurses as nurse practitioners. Student-centered teaching strategies will be utilized.

NUR 428 School Health Nursing (3-0-0)

This course will focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities of the school health nurse.  Synthesize principles of education, public health methods, and nursing science in the application of school health nursing to culturally/ethnically diverse populations.  Apply principles of school health nursing to coordinate healthcare for students from preschool through high school.  Evaluate the impact of social, political, and environmental determinants of health on the school-aged population.

NUR 429 School Health Nursing Practice (0-0-16)

This course will focus on applying the roles and responsibilities of the school health nurse studied in courses: NUR 421, NUR 422, and NUR 428.  Synthesizes principles of education, public health, and nursing science in the application of school health nursing to culturally/ethnically diverse populations.  Apply principles of school health nursing to the coordination of healthcare for students from preschool through high school at general education schools and schools for children with special needs. The course will enable students to collaborate with parents, educators, and community health professionals to provide quality healthcare to students in the school community. It will also enable students to assess the influence of social, political, and environmental factors on the health of the school-aged population.