The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) with a concentration in Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) is designed for nurses who possess an MS degree in nursing. Such applicants are eligible to apply for admission to this CAGS program for advanced preparation as a PNP.
Prerequisite Courses
To ensure that all students have the foundation necessary to be successful in this program, each incoming student, regardless of their background, must have completed coursework in the following areas with a minimum grade of B.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| NRSG 5117 | Advanced Pharmacology | 2 |
| NRSG 5126 | Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice | 3 |
| NRSG 6115 | Health Assessment | 3 |
Please visit Bouvé College Learning Outcomes for the specific student learning outcomes for this program.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Core Requirements
Students should refer to the program overview page for required program prerequisites.
A grade of B or higher is required in all coursework.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| NRSG 6116 | Advanced Health Assessment of the Neonate and Infant | 3 |
| NRSG 6262 | Pediatric Pharmacology | 2 |
| NRSG 6265 | Care of Child/Adolescent Health Problems | 3 |
| NRSG 6267 | Care of the Critically Ill Child | 3 |
| NRSG 6275 | Health Promotion and Preventative Care in Pediatrics in the Context of Community Health | 4 |
| NRSG 6461 | Pediatric NP Practicum 3 | 5 |
| NRSG 6463 | Care of the Critically Ill Child Practicum | 5 |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
25 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
