Program Overview
The Villa Maria School, in cooperation with the School of Education, offers a post baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) certificate for school nursing. The school nurse certificate program is open to registered nurses who have earned a BSN. Students who are currently enrolled in Gannon University's Villa Maria School of Nursing's BSN program may take the courses for the certificate during their undergraduate program, but do not qualify for certification until licensed as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The purpose of this post-BSN certificate is to prepare nurses to meet the health care needs of children of all ages in diverse school settings. Health promotion, risk reduction, and health education are emphasized. The program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Program Options
- School Nurse Certification
Curriculum and Course Descriptions
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Liberal Studies Core
The Liberal Studies Core Curriculum is one reflection of Gannon University's commitment to
its Catholic identity. The Core's design offers students a defined, integrated, shared
experience as the foundation for their undergraduate program.