The West Virginia Department of Education
requires that all school nurses become certified. The process of School Nurse
Certification must be initiated within the first year of employment. There are various
programs offered in the state of West Virginia for this certification.
Fees are based on individual institution
requirements.
Schools in West Virginia that offer School
Nurse Certification are:
Concurrent School Nurse Certification and BSN are
available through Marshall University.
Colleges and Universities in other states also offer
School Nurse Certification. This certification may be honored by the West Virginia
Department of Education. Please contact Mrs. Laura Kiser, Coordinator for Office of
Professional Preparation at llkiser@access.k12.wv.us
or call 558-7010.
When initiating the School Nurse Certification process be
prepared to provide course descriptions, syllabi, and objectives from your undergraduate
program.
| School Nurse Certification
requirements may vary greatly between institutions. Some requirements may include: |
* Computer Literacy. |
| * Completing the I-TP-20 obtained from your
Board of Education. |
| * Successful Completion of the
Pre-Professional Skills Test (unless exempt). |
| * Developing a portfolio to describe your
nursing experiences. |
It is essential that you contact your
County Board of Education Certification Specialist
regarding individual County requirements.
WV Department of
Education: Certification Verification
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