OAR 584-021-0130: Requirements for a Professional School Nurse Certificate

(1) Upon filing a correct and complete application in form and manner prescribed by the Commission, a qualified applicant may be granted a Professional School Nurse Certificate for five years. The first license will be issued for five years plus time to the applicant's birthday. (2) To be eligible for a Professional School Nurse Certificate, an applicant must: (a) Possess the personal qualifications for certification including attainment of at least eighteen years of age and possessing good moral character and mental and physical health necessary for employment as an educator; and (b) Hold a bachelor’s degree from an approved institution; and (c) Hold a current registered nurse license issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing; and (d) Obtain a passing score on a test of knowledge of U.S. and Oregon civil rights laws and professional ethics; and (e) Evidence of completion of one of the following: (A) Coursework equivalent to thirty clock hours, three quarter hours, or two semester hours in the following content areas: (i) American school law and legal responsibilities of the School Nurse; (ii) The nursing process in the school setting; (iii) School health policies, issues and funding; (iv) Schools and society; (v) Mental health and counseling concepts; (vi) The exceptional child -- disabled, gifted, learning disabled; (vii) Physical and developmental assessment of the school-age child; (viii) The role and responsibilities of the School Nurse; (ix) Human growth, development and learning; (x) Diversity; and (xi) School emergencies; or (B) Evidence of current National School Nurse Certification received from the National Board for Certification of School Nurses.