Overview
The School Nurse Graduate Certificate program provides education that will lead to increased confidence and competence as a school nurse and leader in schools. This certificate program addresses professionalism, extends your knowledge, and expands your thinking about the profession.
Successful completion of this program and achievement of a passing score on the School Nurse Content Exam leads to entitlement through the Teacher Education Center at Illinois State University. The Teacher Education Center notifies Illinois State Board of Education of entitlement, and the candidate may then apply for the Professional Educator’s License.
This certificate program has been approved by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Our program is offered “fully online”, with two sequential theory courses during the summer and one theory/practicum course in the fall term, providing you with the flexibility needed to balance a busy work and personal life.
- Prepare you for leadership and advocacy within the school system
- Fully participate in IEP conferences advocating and supporting children and families
- Improve your marketability