DNP EMPHASES APPLICATIONS OPEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
The University of Utah College of Nursing is proud to announce three new options for advanced pediatric nursing education: the Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) DNP track, the Dual Primary Care and Acute Care PNP DNP track, and a post-graduate Acute Care PNP certificate. These are the only programs of their kind in Utah and the surrounding region, preparing nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-acuity pediatric care across emergency, inpatient, and transitional settings.
Acute Care PNP Track
- 8 Semesters
- Hybrid format
- Earn a DNP degree
- 780 Clinical hours
Dual Acute Care / Primary Care PNP Track
- 9 Semesters
- Hybrid format
- Earn a DNP degree
- 1080 Clinical hours
Acute Care PNP Post-Graduate APRN Certificate
- 2-4 Semesters
- Hybrid format
- Sit for CPNP-AC certification
- 500 Clinical hours
Sample Coursework & Experiences
- Hospital Medicine
- Acute Episodic Care of the Child
- Diagnostic Health Assessment of the Child
- Embryology and Neonatal Transition
- Care of the Critically Ill Child
- Foundations of Pediatric Health care
- Diagnostic Procedures & Simulation for Acute Care
- All didactic coursework is online
- On-campus immersive experiences once per semester (1-3 days)
- College of Nursing facilitates all in-state clinical placements