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.
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.
Track Information
Graduates will be eligible to sit for Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner examination through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB).
Graduate Certificates
We offer graduate certificates in:
We offer post-APRN licensure certificates in: