Curriculum
We are the first program in the country to prepare pediatric nurse practitioners to care for children with complex, specialized health care needs, and our internationally recognized faculty and affiliated practicum clinical centers will facilitate your growth.
Requirements
Licensure
RN
Experience
A minimum of one year full-time RN experience (post-orientation) in pediatric acute care within the last 3-5 years. Two or more years recommended. Neonatal ICU (Level III-IV NICU) experience will be considered for this requirement.
Program Outcomes
Graduates are eligible to become certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as Pediatric Acute Care Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNP). Successful completion of the program qualifies graduates to apply for national certification from the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) as a PNP-Acute Care, as well as recognition, certification, and/or certification, and/or licensure by other states.
