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WELCOME TO SCHOOL NURSING
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Dear Prospective School Nursing Student: |
The CSU Fullerton School Nursing Programs provide a comprehensive educational foundation
that encompasses child development and health, health management within school systems
and health education. This foundation prepares the professional school nurse to
“facilitate positive responses to normal development; promote health and safety;
intervene with actual and potential health problems; provide case management services;
actively collaborate with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation,
self management, self advocacy, and learning” (NASN, June 1999).
CSU Fullerton offers the following program options for School Nurse Education.
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School Nurse Services Credential(SNSC)
Master of Science in Nursing, School Nursing Concentration (Includes
coursework for the SNSC and STAH)
Post SNSC Master of Science in Nursing, School Nursing Concentration (For
students who have completed SNSC, coursework for this MSN includes coursework for STAH)
Special Teaching Authorization in Health (STAH)authorizes
the holder to teach health classes in preschool, kindergarten, grades 1-12 inclusive,
and classes organized primarily for adults.
Outstanding features of the CSU Fullerton School Nursing Program:
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- Online coursework (accessibility via a distance program)
- Courses developed specifically to focus on the competencies and knowledge needed by school nurses
- All credential and STAH coursework count toward a Master of Science in Nursing degree
- Flexible study plans
- Some Special Teaching Authorization Coursework integrated into the credential program
Now accepting applications for Fall admission. Application deadline is May 1.
Information Session
Prospective students are encouraged to attend an information session that will provide
more information about the online school nursing programs. Information about the
application process, program expectations, waivers for previously taken coursework
and scholarships and will be discussed. Prospective students will have an opportunity
to ask questions. Please email mkelly@fullerton.edu with the information session
(date) you would like to attend and you will receive a confirmation message.
Information Session Dates and Location
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Date
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Time
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Location
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Wednesday
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November 11, 2009
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3:30 PM
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EC 130H
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Please review the school nursing
information/admission
materials. Please contact
us if you have questions.
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Mary Ann Kelly RN, MS, CPNP
School Nurse Program Coordinator
Tel: (657) 278-7649
E-Mail:
mkelly@fullerton.edu
Office: EC199
Mary Lehn-Mooney
Graduate Student Advisor
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. Box 6868
Fullerton, CA 92834-6868
(657) 278-2096 fax
Email: mlehn-mooney@fullerton.edu
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