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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care, Graduate Certificate

2022-2023 Edition

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The post-master’s acute-care PNP 16-credit graduate certificate for PNPs or FNPs certified in primary care seeking pediatric specialization in acute care is open to PNPs or FNPs certified in primary care with a master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited institution. Graduates are eligible to sit for the acute-care PNP certification board exam.

Prerequisite Requirements

To ensure that all students have the foundation necessary to participate in this program, successful completion of the following courses or their equivalent within the past five years is required. Alternatively, active PNP/FNP experience with primary care PNP competencies (one-year minimum full-time pediatric experience) is required.

A grade of B or higher is required in each course.

Course List
Code Title Hours
NRSG 5117
Advanced Pharmacology
NRSG 5126
Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice
NRSG 6115
Health Assessment
NRSG 6262
Pediatric Pharmacology
NRSG 6265
Care of Child/Adolescent Health Problems
NRSG 6275
Health Promotion and Preventative Care in Pediatrics in the Context of Community Health

Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Core Requirements

A grade of B or higher is required in each course.

Course List
Code Title Hours
NRSG 6116Advanced Health Assessment of the Neonate and Infant3
NRSG 6267Care of the Critically Ill Child3
NRSG 6461Child/Adolescent Health Problems Practicum 15
NRSG 6463Care of the Critically Ill Child Practicum 15
1

Direct clinical hours included

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

16 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required

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