SHAPE LIFELONG CHILD AND ADOLESCENT WELLNESS
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioners provide comprehensive health care for children from infancy through young adulthood. They serve as primary care providers, offering well-child care, managing common illnesses and chronic conditions, and promoting healthy development.
Differentiated Student Expected Outcomes
The Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner graduate is prepared to:
- Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based health care to children from birth through young adulthood across clinical and community settings, designing and evaluating individualized care plans that support children and their families.
- Demonstrate leadership to drive positive change for pediatric populations at local, regional, and national levels through advocacy, quality improvement initiatives, and scholarly contributions.
- Engage in professional collaboration and advancement by participating in interdisciplinary organizations and contributing to the growth of the pediatric nursing profession.
Emphasis Information
Fall 2025 (Semester credits: 10)
NURS 6670 – Advanced Evidence‑Based Practice and Research
NURS 6671 – Biostatistics for Evidence‑Based Practice
NURS 6760 – Role of the Nurse Practitioner
NURS 6780 – Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan
Spring 2026 (Semester credits: 12)
NURS 6672 – Advanced Population Health
NURS 6767 – Clinical Diagnostic Reasoning
NURS 6782 – Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan
NURS 6781 – Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
NURS 7181 – Diagnostic Health Assessment of the Child
Summer 2026 (Semester credits: 8)
NURS 6675 – Healthcare Finance and Economics
NURS 6676 – Informatics and Healthcare Technologies
NURS 6677 – Systems‑Based Practice & Leadership
NURS 7290 – Embryology & Neonatal Transition
Fall 2026 (Semester credits: 9)
NURS 7216 – Foundations of Pediatric Health Care
NURS 7375 – Adolescent Health Care
NURS 7291 – Advanced Pediatric Pharmacology
NURS 7373 – Management of Pediatric Patients: Newborn–Early Childhood
Spring 2027 (Semester credits: 11)
NURS 6673 – Quality & Safety
NURS 7680 – Diagnostic Procedures & Simulation for Primary Care
NURS 7292 – Child & Adolescent Mental Health
NURS 7835 – Diagnosis & Management: Acute Episodic Care of the Child
NURS 7842 – Diagnosis & Management: Chronic & Complex Care of the Child
Summer 2027 (Semester credits: 7)
NURS 7911 – Doctor of Nursing Project Planning
NURS 7842 – Diagnosis & Management: Chronic & Complex Care of the Child
NURS 7945 – PNP Practicum I (120 direct clinical care hours)
Fall 2027 (Semester credits: 8)
NURS 7482 – Professional Issues for the NP
NURS 7946 – PNP Practicum II (240 direct clinical care hours)
NURS 7912 – Doctor of Nursing Project Implementation
Spring 2028 (Semester credits: 9)
NURS 7913 – Doctor of Nursing Project Evaluation & Dissemination
NURS 7947 – PNP Practicum Immersion (420 direct clinical care hours)
Program Total Credits: 74
View the University of Utah Catalog.
Total cost estimate for the Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program:
- Resident: $62,700
- Non-resident: $126,500
- Western Regional Graduate Program: $76,800
This cost estimate covers only tuition and mandatory student fees. Possible program and course fees are not included. Other expenses, such as book, supplies, and travel, are not reflected. Amounts are rounded to the nearest $100 and are based on the 2025-2026 College of Nursing tuition table provided by the Bursar and use the 2025 Program of Study for this specialty track. Possible tuition increases or changes to a student's program of study are not reflected. Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time. The University of Utah only charges resident rates during summer semesters.
Students are encouraged to use the University's Tuition Estimator tool below to get a more specific tuition estimate for each semester. Possible program and course fees are not included. Other expenses, such as books, supplies, and travel are also not reflected. The Cost of Attendance is an estimate of school-related expenses a student can expect for the academic year or semester of enrollment, and general Tuition Schedules are maintained by the University's Bursar's office. The University of Utah maintains comprehensive cost of attendance information in accordance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, section 472.
For additional questions, please reach out to Heather Clarkson at Heather.Clarkson@nurs.utah.edu.
Graduates will be eligible to sit for Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner examination through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB).
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester
Opens: September 1
Closes: December 1, 11:59PM MT