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PROGRAM ADVISING
Nurses interested in the
M.S. with the credential should attend the group advising sessions (consult
the website for the advising schedule). Individual advising appointments may
be in person or by telephone. Call the Division of Nursing: (916) 278-6525 to
schedule appointments with one or both coordinators. Please read all program
written or web-based materials prior to advising. THERE IS NO ADVISING DURING
THE SUMMER (@June 1-Aug. 24) NOR DURING
SEMESTER BREAK (@Dec. 18-Jan. 25).
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THE STAH: (Special Teaching Authorization in Health)
(9 semester units)
The STAH
option is available to school nurses enrolled in the Sacramento State
University School Nurse Credential Program who wish to position themselves to
become faculty of record for health classes within public school districts.
The STAH is not required for the credential and is available to Master’s and
post-Master’s credential students. Requirements for the STAH at Sacramento State University are: completion of nine units of educational pedagogy including
a supervised student (practice) teaching experience and passing of the CBEST
(California Basic Educational Skills Test). Application for the STAH requires
an Exit Interview.
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Required Corses*:
STAH Supplemental Authorization
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NURS
214B (3) and
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Educational
Program Development in Nursing I
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Offered
every Spring;
adult focus alternates with STAH
every other year;
STAH next S’07 |
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NURS
214C (3) and
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Educational
Program Development in Nursing II
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Offered
every Fall;
adult focus alternates with STAH
every other year;
STAH next F’07 |
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NURS
294C (3)
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Practicum
in Educational Program Development in Nursing
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Offered
every Fall;
adult focus alternates with STAH
every other year;
STAH next F’07 |
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Equivalent
pedagogical courses with a supervised student teaching experience in a California public school district.
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Priority is given to matriculated M.S. and post-Master’s students if space
is limited
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EQUIVALENCY TO REQUIRED
STAH COURSES
Equivalency to a STAH
course or courses may be considered by current students enrolled in the
credential/MS program and is determined by the School Nurse Program
Coordinator. Decisions regarding equivalency are based on the content, age,
and academic level of the courses. Nurses wishing to submit prior coursework
for equivalency consideration to all or part of the STAH should provide the
School Nurse Program Coordinator with catalog descriptions, course outlines,
or other materials sufficient to make an equivalency determination.
TRANSCRIPTS ARE INSUFFICIENT. An office appointment should be scheduled.
Materials may be faxed prior to the appointment: School Nurse Coordinator,
Sacramento State University Nursing. Fax: (916) 278-6311.
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SCHOLARSHIPS, RESEARCH GRANTS, FINANCIAL AID
Scholarships for M.S. or
post-Master’s credential students are available through local, state, or
national school nursing organizations. Other scholarships and other forms of
financial assistance are also available through the campus Financial Aid
Office: (916) 278-6554. Support for thesis or project is available from small
competitive research grants offered through the Division of Nursing,
California School Nurses Organization, and the National Association of School
Nurses. Finally, Zeta Eta, the Sacramento State University chapter of Sigma
Theta Tau International, awards an annual small research grant for support of
thesis or project.
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EVALUATION OF PREVIOUS COURSEWORK
Previous coursework may
be evaluated for equivalency to credential or M.S. program courses. Decisions
regarding the equivalency are based on the nature and content of the course,
the age and level of the course, as well as residency and graduate
requirements at Sacramento State University. Students wishing to submit prior
courses for equivalency consideration to M.S. core or functional courses
should contact the Graduate Coordinator.
Students wishing to
submit prior coursework for equivalency consideration for the school nurse
clinical emphasis area or credential-specific courses should contact the
School Nurse Program Coordinator. The student should provide the Coordinator
with catalog descriptions, course outlines, or other materials sufficient to
make an equivalency determination. TRANSCRIPTS
ARE INSUFFICIENT. An office or telephone appointment should
be scheduled. Materials should be faxed prior to telephone appointments:
School Nurse Program Coordinator, Division of Nursing, fax: (916) 278-6311. A
one hour appointment will be needed if several courses are to be reviewed. If
equivalency is granted, the academic units earned for the prior coursework
will be credited toward meeting credential requirements.
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CONCURRENT
COURSEWORK ON OTHER CAMPUSES
Non-nursing
credential-specific courses may be taken through campuses other than Sacramento State University but must be approved prior to enrollment unless the student has
been given specific course suggestions by the School Nurse Program
Coordinator during an advising session. Students should send a course description
to the School Nurse Coordinator by mail, e-mail, or fax. Approved courses
taken on other campuses will be counted toward meeting credential
requirements. Send no transcripts upon completion.
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RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
Twenty
one units of the M.S. program must be “in residence” i.e., taken through Sacramento State University. Ten units of the post-Master’s credential program must be in
residence.
There
are no residency requirements for the STAH only.
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PROGRESSION THROUGH THE PROGRAM
Students
are encouraged to seek advising as they progress through the program.
Successful program completion for both the M.S. and the post-Master’s
credential requires an overall grade point average of 3.0. Refer to current
catalog for academic standards and to the current Class Schedule or
on-line for add/drop/withdrawal policies. Transcripts from other campuses
showing completed credential-specific program courses, should be retained by
the student and NOT sent either to the Division of Nursing or to Graduate Center.
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ENROLLMENT IN CLASSES, PROGRAM OF STUDY
Following
admission to the university, students may enroll in classes (except N299,
N295, N500, and practicum courses) by paying fees and following registration
procedures. Students wishing to enroll in the above stated classes, must
submit a request to enroll in these classes the semester prior to the
semester of enrollment. Information regarding fee payment and registration
procedures, as well as the days/times of courses, is available in the current
Sacramento State
University Class Schedule.
Enrollment
in courses takes place through CASPER, electronic telephone registration.
Contact the Office of Admissions and Records, Sacramento State University , 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA. 95819-2694, (916) 278-3901 for questions
not answered in the Class
Schedule or seek on-line assistance. Students are advised to consider the
fee structure when enrolling in classes: there are two fees, one for one
through six units, and another for seven or more units. Concurrent
(simultaneous) enrollment in a course or courses on another campus of the CSU
while enrolled at Sacramento State University requires no “double payment”
and adheres to the same fee structure.
Successful
course management necessitates careful planning. Determine a program of study
with the assistance of the School Nurse Coordinator.
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PRELIMINARY CREDENTIAL APPLICATION
A
Preliminary School Nurse Services credential is required for enrollment in
the practicum course, NURS 293D. Students may choose either prior to course
enrollment.
Preliminary Credential
The
nursing credential has two stages, preliminary and professional. The
Preliminary School Nurse Services Credential is the first stage. A
Preliminary Credential is required for employment as a school nurse. The
Preliminary Credential is valid for five years from date of issue at which
time, all program coursework and two years of full time school nurse
experience or its part time equivalent should be completed (see Professional
Credential). Students, who, for good reason, have not completed either
the coursework or the two year professional practice requirement, may apply
for an extension of the Preliminary Credential (see Preliminary Credential
Extension).
Eligibility criteria for
the Preliminary Credential are:
1.
A
current California R.N. license, and,
2.
Baccalaureate
degree or higher in nursing or a related field.
Documents needed to
apply for the Preliminary School Nurse Services credential are:
1.
Certificate of
Clearance application (state form 41-CIC)
with completed fingerprint cards (if not submitted at an earlier time for
another California credential);
2.
Official
transcripts from all colleges, except from Sacramento State University, and one unofficial copy showing the (a) Baccalaureate degree. These are in addition
to those submitted to the admissions office for acceptance to the University;
a completed credential application form (state form 41-4)
with two copies of the applicant’s R.N. license attached;
3.
The current
fee.
Obtaining, Completing,
Returning Preliminary Credential Application Forms
Request the forms from either:
- The
credential office of your school district of intended employment;
- The
personnel office of your school district of intended employment; or
- California State University, Sacramento
Division of Nursing
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA. 95819-6096
(916) 278-6525
Questions
regarding completion of forms should be directed to:
- The
credential office of your school district of intended employment;
- The
personnel office of your school district of intended employment; or
- California State University, Sacramento
Division of Nursing
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA. 95819-6096
(916) 278-6525
Return documents and
completed forms to either:
- Your
school district (if obtained there) or
- Credential
Analyst, College of Education
California State University, Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA. 95819 - 6079
Preliminary Credential
Extension
Nurses
whose credential is expiring and have not yet completed credential
requirements may appeal to the CTC for an extension of the Preliminary
Credential. An extension is typically granted for one year and more than one
extension may be granted in certain circumstances. To file an appeal
for an extension, a one-half hour telephone or in-person advising appointment
should be scheduled with the School Nurse Program Coordinator through the
Division Of Nursing Office: (916) 278-6525. Schedule the appointment
far in advance of the expiration of the preliminary credential.
NO APPEALS ARE DONE DURING THE SUMMER OR DURING WINTER
INTERCESSION.
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CERTIFICATE OF CLEARANCE ONLY
Part of
the preliminary credential application process is the Certificate of
Clearance, a criminal intelligence investigation involving fingerprinting.
The Certificate of Clearance has no expiration date but is valid for the
practicum course only (NURS 293D) and does not authorize school nurse
employment.
Eligibility criteria for
the Certificate of Clearance are:
1.
A
current California R.N. license and
2.
A
Baccalaureate degree or higher in nursing or a related field.
Documents needed to
apply for the Certificate of Clearance are:
1.
Certificate of
Clearance application (41-CIC) with
completed fingerprint cards;
2.
two copies of
your California R.N. license if you are not applying for a preliminary credential
(attach to 41-CIC
form);
3.
the current
fee. The fee for the Certificate of Clearance is credited toward the
preliminary credential fee when the latter is applied for.
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PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL APPLICATION
The
Professional Credential is the second stage credential for nursing. The
Professional Credential is awarded following completion of program coursework
and two years full time school nurse experience or its equivalent in
part-time practice. In calculating the time toward the two year requirement,
the nurse may consider four hours per day as equivalent to one full work day
per the California Education Code. The two years of school nurse experience
must be logged while holding a California Preliminary School Nurse Services
Credential and regrettably, prior experience in another state may not be
credited.
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EXIT INTERVIEW
Application
for both the Professional School Nurse Services Credential and the STAH
require an Exit Interview with the School Nurse Coordinator. The Professional
Credential Exit Interview should be an in-person appointment unless the
candidate lives a considerable distance from Sacramento.
Appointments
for Exit Interviews are scheduled through the Division of Nursing office:
(916) 278-6525. When scheduling, request information detailing preparation
for the Exit Interview.
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL
EXIT INTERVIEW
Professional
Credential Exit Interviews should be scheduled well in advance of
the expiration of the preliminary credential as processing may take several
weeks. One hour will be needed for the Exit Interview. If both the
Professional credential and the STAH are to be applied for at the same time,
schedule one-and one half hours for both. Only one fee is necessary
if the two are applied for simultaneously.
EXIT INTERVIEWS ARE NOT HELD DURING THE SUMMER OR DURING
WINTER INTERCESSION (Jan.)
S.T.A.H . EXIT
INTERVIEW
Follow
the instructions under “Exit Interviews” and schedule at least a one-half
hour interview.
INTERVIEWS ARE NOT HELD DURING THE SUMMER OR DURING WINTER
INTERCESSION (Jan.)
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PREPERATION FOR THE EXIT INTERVIEW FOR PROFESSIONAL
CREDENTIAL
Prior to the expiration
of the preliminary credential and following completion of coursework and two
years full time school nurse experience or its equivalent in part time school
nurse practice, the student should schedule an Exit Interview with the School
Nurse Program Coordinator to finalize the credential. Exit interviews are
done in person through office appointments but may be conducted by telephone
for persons living considerable distances from Sacramento. Schedule a one
hour interview for an office interview or telephone appointment. Exit
interviews should be scheduled far in advance of the expiration of the
preliminary credential as processing and paperwork may require several
months.
Additionally, no Exit
interviews are conducted during the summer or during semester break. The
following information will be solicited during the Exit interview:
- The
student's R.N. license number and date of expiration;
- The
date of expiration of the preliminary credential;
- The
titles, course numbers, unit values, academic terms, and names of the
institutions for all courses taken or credited toward the credential;
and
- An oral
critique of credential specific courses, particularly those taken
outside the nursing academic unit or on other campuses
Transcripts are not
required for the Exit Interview but will be required when applying for the Professional
Credential (except for Sacramento State University transcripts, which are not
required). Following the Exit interview, the student makes application for
the Professional Nursing (School Nurse Services) credential. The School Nurse
Coordinator will provide instructions and forms.
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PREPERATION FOR EXIT INTERVIEW FOR S.T.A.H. AUTHORIZATION
Needed:
1.
R.N. license
number and date of expiration;
2.
Title and
expiration date (if applicable) of school nurse credential;
3.
Titles, course
numbers, unit values, academic terms and names of institutions for all
courses taken toward the authorization; and
4.
Date of
successful completion of CBEST
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