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Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

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. 

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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 Length

The Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Emphasis is completed in 8 semesters

Mode

Hybrid (synchronous and asynchronous online learning with some on-campus activities required)

Clinical

Gain hands-on experience through 780 Direct Patient Care Hours

Pass Rate

Our combined national certification pass rate stands at 100%

Emphasis Information

    Revised Plan of Study (Starting Academic Year 25-26)

    Legacy Plans of Study (Prior to 25 Fall Semester)

    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

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    Contact Us

    Emily Winn, DNP, ARNP, PPCNP-BC, PMHS, CNE
    Interim Specialty Track Director
    Emily.winn@nurs.utah.edu

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