Advanced Practice Registered Nurse DNP

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Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PC PNP)

APRN DNP Overview

Program Objectives

Admission Requirements

Application Procedures

The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PC PNP) speciality prepares nurses to provide expert care for children and adolescents, from newborns to young adults. The educational experiences are led by doctoral prepared nurse faculty through classroom and clinical courses with an emphasis on growth and development, health promotion, disease prevention, mental health, and the management of common illnesses in children/adolescents. Nurse practitioner skills are combined with evidence-based research and interprofessional collaboration to foster patient and family-centered care. The graduate is prepared to assume leadership positions and advocate for policy that improves health outcomes of children and families as well as support the nursing profession.

Applicants to the Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program must be graduates of either a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, or a non-nursing baccalaureate degree and an Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma. One year of full-time Registered Nurse experience with children/adolescents within the last five years is recommended.

PC PNP Focus

  • Primary care for children and adolescents
  • Growth, development, and health promotion
  • Prevention and management of common pediatric illnesses
  • Mental health support for youth
  • Evidence-based, family-centered care
  • Leadership and advocacy in pediatric health

Certification & Licensure

  • Graduates are eligible to take the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) national certification examination for PC PNP and the mental health specialist certification (PMHS).
  • The curriculum includes coursework required by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners (TxBON) to be qualified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).

Degree Plans & Resources

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DNP Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Program of Work (PDF)

DNP Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Schedule (PDF)