Our thanks to our Co-President, Laura Sacks, MA, BSN, BA, RN, CSN and PR Event Coordinator/ Education Chairperson, Dr. Denise Makri-Werzen, PUBH:CH HP RN/MT(ASCP) CSN/HT Ph.D. MS BS for calling our attention to this excellent opportunity shared in an NJSSNA Constant Contact message included below:

"The New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing (NJCCN) and Rutgers University School of Nursing (RUSON; Newark/New Brunswick) have received a grant from the NJDOL to support nurses in obtaining their school nurse certificate.

Only 20 spots are available!

Direct questions to Dr. Grano at Cgrano@sn.rutgers.edu

The NJDOL grant will cover the cost of the three courses listed below and fees and the school nurse certification fee with the NJDOE:

• 705:470 Foundations in Health Education

• 705:480 School Health Nursing

• 705:481 School Health Nursing Practicum

• Ongoing mentorship for the student as they transition into school nursing

• Education credits/CE’s to the student and preceptor

• Instructional School Nurse Certificate with program completion

The program begins this May, with an application deadline of 3/31!

Please see the attached document for more information!

Click here for more information! "