Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
Nurse practitioner students who pursue the pediatric specialty will provide high-quality health care to children of all ages across the health continuum, from healthy children to those with acute and chronic health problems.
You’ll gain the skills and knowledge to perform well-child care and developmental screening, treat common childhood illnesses, and provide anticipatory guidance for children and parents.
Graduates of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program are prepared to address the many behavioral health issues faced in pediatric primary care, including ADHD, bullying, and risk-taking behaviors. They work in primary care offices, school-based health centers, hospital and specialty practices, and pediatric emergency departments.
Degree Plan
To earn your master’s degree as a pediatric nurse practitioner you’ll need to complete 45 credits and 616 clinical hours.
Professional Core
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 407 | Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology | 5 credits |
| NUR 401 | The Writing Workshop | 1 credit |
| NUR 419 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 credits |
| NUR 403 | Ethics and Public Policy in the Health Care System | 3 credits |
| NUR 400 | Research Principles for Evidence-Based Practice | 5 credits |
Clinical Specialty
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 452 | Pathophysiology and Psychopharmacology of Mental Health Disorders Across the Lifespan I | 3 credits |
| NUR 412 | Advanced Pediatric Health Assessment and Care of Well Children and Adolescents | 5 credits 112 clinical hours |
| NUR 437 | Pediatric Primary Care I | 7 credits 112 clinical hours |
| NUR 438 | Pediatric Primary Care II | 6 credits 168 clinical hours |
| NUR 439 | Pediatric Primary Care III | 7 credits 224 clinical hours |
Total credit hours: 45
Total clinical hours: 616