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Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Promote the Health and Well-being of Children

Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioners  provide comprehensive healthcare 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. PNPs partner with children and their families to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care that supports the physical, emotional, and social well-being of every child.

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Pediatric Primary Care Overview

The Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner graduate is prepared to:

  • Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based healthcare 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.

Graduate Certificates

Contact Us

Shelley Kern, MPC
DNP Program Manager
shelley.kern@nurs.utah.edu

Natalie Allen DNP, FNP-BC, PPCNP-BC
Specialty Track Director
Assistant Professor (Clinical)
natalie.allen@nurs.utah.edu