School Nurse
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) School Nurse Program is designed to provide BSN-prepared RN's with advanced practice skills to meet the varied health needs of K–12 students.
Spring Application Deadline: Dec. 15
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Overview
This program equips BSN-prepared registered nurses with advanced skills for the specialty practice of school nursing. Students will learn to address the complex health needs within a school community. The program is offered in a hybrid format combining online coursework and in-person practicum hours with a preceptor chosen by the student and approved by the faculty. This program prepares nurses for the National Board for Certification of School Nurses.
Program Length 20 months (5 terms, part time) | Start Spring term | Time Commitment 18 hours per week |
Tuition and Fees
The tuition and fees at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing may be adjusted at any time. For more information, please contact our Business Office.
| Master’s tuition | Per credit hour |
|---|---|
| Master of Science in Nursing | $500* |
| Fees | Per term |
|---|---|
| School Nurse | $180 |
*15-student minimum requirement per cohort.
Admission Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate coursework
- Unencumbered or unrestricted active RN Missouri license or a license from a compact state
- A current CV or resume
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
Curriculum
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| NURS 6420 Health Promotion Theory and Population Health | 3 |
| NURS 6523 Foundations of Scholarly Writing and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| NURS 6327 Health Systems Policy | 3 |
| NURS 6500 Leadership, Collaboration for Quality and Safety | 3 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| NURS 5974 Foundations of School Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 6312 Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Health Assessment for the School Nurse | 3 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| NURS 6315 Practicum and Clinical Project | 3 |
| NURS 6314 School Health Management | 3 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| NURS 6313 Focus on Student Mental Health Issues | 3 |
| NURS 6311 Grant Writing | 3 |
| Total minimum credit hours | 30 |
|---|
Courses and sequencing are subject to change.
Faculty
Sarah Oerther, PhD, MEd, RN, FNP-BC, FNAP, ANEF
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