Pediatric Primary Care

Overview

Doctoral-prepared pediatric primary care nurse practitioners provide primary care to children within a community setting acting as their primary care provider or skilled clinician in a specialty care setting. The Pediatric Primary Care track builds from a strong foundation in nursing science in order to provide primary care for children from infancy through young adulthood. Pediatric care, treatment, and clinical services will be taught with a focus on the respect of children and family needs. This specialty track is completed in three years, including two summer semesters.

As a doctoral student in the Pediatric Primary Care track, you will:

• Perform well-child and developmental assessments on infants, children, and adolescents while promoting disease prevention/health promotion.
• Learn to diagnose and manage acute illnesses/injuries and chronic health conditions that affect children.
• Fine-tune knowledge in evidence-based inquiry/practice, quality improvement, and systems leadership.
• Develop and learn skills to influence public policy through participation in professional organizations and health policy activities at the local, state, national, and international levels.
• Have clinical experiences in a variety of pediatric outpatient settings.
• Complete an original/publishable doctoral project exemplifying your skills and knowledge in pediatric care.