School Nurse Certificate Applicants

How to Apply

The foundation of our School Nurse Specialty Program builds on the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice. Graduates of our program understand population health principles and trauma-informed care as an integral part of their school nurse role and responsibilities. Students have the option of a graduate-level certificate program alone, or as a seamless pathway toward an MSN with a school nurse specialty. We also offer an MSN for students who already have a post-baccalaureate school nurse certificate.

Application Deadline

Application Information

• Apply for summer admission
• Attend an information session
• Interview with the program director

Application Process

1. Apply Online

Please complete the Rutgers University–Camden Graduate Admissions Application. You will be asked to create a login ID and PIN.

2. Submit Transcripts

Submit copies of all of your official academic transcripts, including any prerequisite coursework in progress, to the Rutgers University–Camden Office of Graduate Admissions. We strongly urge you to submit your transcripts as soon as you have completed an application. Please mail your transcripts directly to:

Office of Admissions
Rutgers University–Camden
406 Penn Street
Camden, NJ 08102

3. Submit Letters of Recommendation

Enter your recommenders email address directly in the graduate admissions application so your recommender can submit letters directly to your application.  Alternatively, follow-up with your recommenders to ensure timely delivery of letters of recommendation to the Office of Admissions address listed above.

4. Upload Supporting Materials

Submit a copy of your New Jersey Registered Nurses license and a current resume by uploading supporting materials directly to your application.

Admissions Requirements

• Hold a current license as a Registered Nurse in New Jersey
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Hold current certifications for CPR/AED
• Two letters of recommendation
• General education courses (45 credits)
• Foundation courses (19 credits) in:
  • Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence [3]
  • Community Health Nursing [6]
  • Community Health Practicum [4]
  • Introduction to Psychology [3]
  • Intercultural Elective [3]

Once accepted, students must submit a Student Health Record Packet.