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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

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

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