Name: Post-Baccalaureate in School Nurse Program
Price: 10790 USD

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide.Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

Duration: 1 Semester(s)

Fees: USD10790

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2027	Romeoville
Summer (May), 2027	Romeoville
Fall (August), 2027	Romeoville
Spring (January), 2028	Romeoville
Summer (May), 2028	Romeoville

Entry requirements for Lewis University

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended
- Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) required
- A 2.75-3.0 GPA will be considered for provisional admission
- Applicants must submit an official transcript with a GPA of 2.75 or above.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois
- Applicants with an RN licensure but not holding a B.S. in Nursing degree, or holds a bachelor’s degree in a non-health area of study, must have completed a graduate level course in community health or population-focused health. This course is in addition to course requirements for the School Nurse Program.
Two completed Lewis University College of Nursing and Health Sciences' recommendation forms
- One reference must be from a nurse in the specialty of school nursing with a master’s degree or doctoral degree. One reference should be from a current supervisor or manager.
Current resume or curriculum vitae
Essay (maximum 500 words) addressing the following:
- How your education and work experiences prepared you for graduate studies
- How graduate study will facilitate achievement of your short and long-term goals
- How the Lewis University Mission integrates with your personal and professional identity
NOTE: Students musto successfully pass the ISBE Content Area test in School Nursing (236).
Fingerprint Background Checks - Licensure from the ISBE may be denied for the presence of certain felonies on a candidate's criminal record. Candidates are encouraged to review the licensure requirements (105 ILCS 5/21-23a).
- The College of Nursing and Health Sciences maintains a relationship with a vendor for the convenience of candidates. Candidates will be given information during orientation and will complete the background check in advance of their first field experience.
- Candidates will be required to submit a hard copy to the School Nurse Program.
- Candidates who have concerns about their past criminal record should seek counsel through the School Nurse Program Coordinator.
- A second fingerprint check may be required by the school district(s) at the time of school nurse internship.
- Candidates will be required to incur the costs for all fingerprint background checks.

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Application Deadline

01/11/2026

Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Lewis University. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.

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