Nurses can satisfy Act 48 requirements, earn college credits for advanced-level nursing courses and acquire skills that can be applied to their jobs by attending Penn State Lehigh Valley's Professional Development Series for School Nurses, beginning in July. Led by Penn State-approved instructors, the courses will be delivered in condensed formats at times designed to minimize the impact on summer vacation plans. Participants can earn three or six credits within a single, two-week period. The course held this summer will be "Emergency Care and Safety," which will be held from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. July 11, 12, 13, 18 and 19.
The Professional Development Series for School Nurses can help satisfy Act 48 requirements. Some courses also may be applicable toward a master's degree or other School of Nursing programs. Participants can enroll in individual offerings or take the entire series to receive a Penn State certificate.
The Professional Development Series for School Nurses is supported by Penn State's School of Nursing, College of Health and Human Development and the Office of Statewide Programs. For more information, check http://www.outreach.psu.edu/StatewidePrograms/SchoolNurse or call Diane Lewis at (610) 285-5066.