At A Glance

Delivery: Online

Credit Hours: 10 credit hours, includes practicum

Time Frame: 2 semesters; Summer & Fall.

Tuition Rate Calendar

Starts: Summer term

Priority Application Deadline:
March 1

Application Deadline:
April 15

Applications accepted after priority deadline as space allows.

One Page Program Info

This program is for you if:

You have your BSN and are ready to gain the skills to better serve and advocate for children and families.

You currently work in a School Nurse position.

Online School Nurse Graduate Certificate

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 will address professionalism, extend your knowledge, and expand 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.

To learn more about the PEL-CSN licensure process, please follow this link to learn more : https://education.illinoisstate.edu/teacher/licensures/#tabs-accord2

Our program is offered “fully online”, with 2 sequential theory courses during the summer and 1 theory/practicum course in the fall term, providing you with the flexibility needed to balance a busy work and personal life. Faculty are PEL-Certified School Nurses who will provide quality education in a supportive online community.

Prepare you for leadership and advocacy within the school system
Fully participate in IEP conferences advocating and supporting children and families
Improve your marketability

Why choose Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University?

U.S. News & World Report ranks Illinois State University in the Top 100 Public Universities
Illinois State University is listed in the Top 50 Best Bang for the Buck Colleges (Washington Monthly)
More than 100 years of delivering high quality nursing education

"I believe I have met each objective of this program. Each assignment, discussion, presentation, and clinical experience has been essential for my growth as a school nurse. School nursing is a new role for me and I have grown tremendously over the course of the program through successfully meeting these objectives. I have no doubt I will continue to strengthen in my role." Kelsie Bise, RN

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University Resources

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