The School Nurse Certificate in Basic School Nursing

The Basic School Nursing cluster was specifically developed to address the Department of Education Induction requirements of the school nurse specialist.

The goal is to provide newly licensed school nurses with advanced knowledge and skills needed to practice safely and effectively in the school setting.

Basic School Nursing aims to facilitate successful transition from general nursing practice to school nursing by addressing essential nursing and educational components that are needed by school nurses, but are not included in a traditional nursing degree program.

This cluster is approved by the Department of Education, State of Delaware. At the completion of this cluster, participants will receive a certificate in Basic School Nursing from the University of Delaware.

The Curriculum

90 Hours - 6 Modules

Modules 1-3 – Nursing 600: Issues in School Nursing

This 3-credit academic course is offered each summer. It focuses on the roles of the new school nurse and healthcare needs of school-age children. Content includes testing/screening, guidance/counseling, health teaching, legal and ethical issues, and community partnerships.
To register, contact Continuing Education at 302-831-2741. Delaware Public School nurses are exempt from tuition payment for summer credit course offerings. They only pay the general/registration fees. All other participants must pay the standing University tuition.
This course counts towards both the School Nurse Certificate and as an elective in the Graduate or Undergraduate Programs.

Module 4 - Delaware School Nurse Orientation Program

This program is held for 3 days in Dover each August.
To register, contact Linda Wolfe in the Department of Education.

Module 5 - Preventing Communicable Diseases in Children

This module focuses on identification and prevention of communicable diseases, the nurse as a first responder in a crisis situation involving bioterrorism, as well as measures taken to enhance protection and respond to active disease. It is offered each fall.
To register, contact Janice Selekman, 302-831-1256 ($250)

Module 6 - The Exceptional Child

This module focuses on the child with a chronic condition with special needs. It covers the federal laws that protect them, the principles of special education, and multiple physical and mental health conditions. It is offered each spring.
To register, contact Janice Selekman, 302-831-1256 ($250)

For additional information:
contact Dr. Janice Selekman at selekman@udel.edu