Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (D.N.P.)
Program Overview
The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Doctor of Nursing Practice specialty prepares nurses to provide care to patients from infancy through age 21. Students learn to address patient health issues and developmental goals while ensuring older pediatric patients understand health risks.
The PNP Primary Care role provides comprehensive care to children including healthy child care, prevention and management of acute illnesses, and chronic conditions. PNP practitioners meet the specialized physiologic and psychological needs of children in a variety of settings including private practice, ambulatory clinics, school-based clinics, and subspecialty clinics.
Full-time and part-time options are available.
Highlights
- •Specialize in pediatric care from infancy through young adulthood
- •Learn prevention and management of acute and chronic conditions in children
- •Practice in diverse settings including clinics and schools
- •Hybrid delivery with online coursework and clinical placements
- •Full-time and part-time study options available
Potential Career Opportunities
Career paths can vary based on experience, location, and requirements.
- •Healthcare Administrator
- •Health Services Manager
- •Clinical Research Coordinator
- •Public Health Program Manager
- •Health Informatics Specialist
- •Medical and Health Services Manager
- •Community Health Director
- •Healthcare Consultant
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