Series Overview
The courses in this series are offered at locations close to home, in a condensed format, and at convenient times to minimize the impact on your summer vacation plans. Earn up to 3 credits per course by combining five class days and independent study.
In response to your requests for new material, Penn State periodically adds new courses, while continually offering those courses in highest demand. Many courses may be applicable toward Penn State School of Nursing programs, including the master’s degree in nursing. For more information about the School of Nursing master’s degree program, visit www.hhdev.psu.edu/nurs/grad/ms.html.
Please note that this program is not designed to satisfy Pennsylvania school nurse initial certification requirements.
Pennsylvania Act 48
Courses in the Professional Development Series for School Nurses are approved for Act 48 hours for both credit and noncredit registrants.
Credit students will earn 90 Act 48 hours for successful completion of three-credit courses and 30 Act 48 hours for one-credit courses.
Noncredit students will earn 37.5 Act 48 hours for successful completion of three-credit courses (10 hours per CEU). Spanish for Healthcare Providers is the only 1-credit course
in the series that has a noncredit option. Noncredit students will earn 12 Act 48 hours for successful completion of this course.
Professional educators are encouraged to confirm that courses from this program fit their respective school district's professional development plan for Act 48.
Students are responsible for reporting, upon completion of their course(s), all Act 48 hours (credit or noncredit) to the Pennsylvania Department of Education by visiting the following website: www.outreach.psu.edu/info/act48.
Pennsylvania Act 58 for registered nurses
Each 3-credit course completed in this series counts as 15 contact hours toward mandated continuing education requirements for registered nurses. Courses may be used as electives by registered nurses pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
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