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    Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CAGS)

    Northeastern University

    Northeastern University

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    United States of America, Boston

    University RankQS Ranking
    396

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Certificate

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Application Fee

    USD 75 

    Campuses

    Boston

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2022 15-Feb-2022
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    Duration 2 year(s)
    Apply Date 15-Feb-2022
    Next Intake January-2022

    Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CAGS)

    About

    This specialization is designed to prepare nurses with the specialized skills needed to care for at-risk children living in urban settings, across the continuum of care. For nearly two decades, our pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) program has prepared primary care PNPs to provide community-based, culturally sensitive primary care. More recently, building on our foundation in evidence-based, interdisciplinary, urban healthcare, we expanded the PNP program into acute care. We are the only graduate nursing program in New England to prepare acute-care PNPs.

    The School of Nursing offers two tracks for the pediatric nurse practitioner student. The primary care tract prepares students for the role of pediatric nurse practitioner focusing on well child care and prevention, and management of common acute and chronic illnesses. The dual track prepares students for the primary care role as well as the acute care role. Pediatric acute care nurse practitioners are prepared to care for patients with acute, complex, critical, and chronic illness in a variety of settings.

    All master’s students are required to take the professional and research core, the clinical core and specialty clinical courses. The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP) program requires 41 semester hours. Completion of this program allows students to sit for the Pediatric Primary Care certification exam. Students may choose to obtain dual specialization in both acute and primary care PNP. Students planning to sit for the Acute Care PNP certification exam are required to take an additional 11 semester hours. The program provides a broad background of advanced pathophysiology and advanced health assessment. Diagnostic reasoning skills are taught and developed as students learn the advanced nursing management and technology skills needed to care for children across the continuum of care.


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    Unique Features

    • Students may choose the primary care track or obtain dual specialization in both acute and primary care
    • Completion of this program allows students to sit for the Pediatric Primary Care Certification Exam
    • Completion of the dual specialization curriculum allows students to sit for the Acute Care PNP Certification Exam
    • The only graduate nursing program in New England to prepare acute-care PNPs
    • This program is appropriate for licensed nurses who possess a master's degree in nursing
    • The NU School of Nursing has been designated as a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence in Nursing Education

    Accreditation Description

    Approved by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.


    The Master of Science with a specialization in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) prepares nurses with the specialized skills needed to care for infants, children, and adolescents. Nurses who possess an MS degree in Nursing are eligible for the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in this specialization.

    • Students may choose the primary care track or obtain dual specialization in both acute and primary care
    • Completion of this program allows students to sit for the Pediatric Primary Care Certification Exam
    • Completion of the dual specialization curriculum allows students to sit for the Acute Care PNP Certification Exam
    • The only graduate nursing program in New England to prepare acute-care PNPs
    • This program is appropriate for licensed nurses who possess a master's degree in nursing
    • The NU School of Nursing has been designated as a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence in Nursing Education

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admissions Dates

    March 15

    English Program Requirements

    Northeastern students will be exposed to not only a rigorous academic environment but also a fast-paced experiential one. In order to be successful in both, all first-year and transfer applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate proficiency in English to be considered for admission to Northeastern.

    Once your application is submitted, received, and processed, you will be able to access your Application Status Check. If you are required to provide further information regarding your proficiency in English, you will be able to complete the requirement in several ways, depending on your familiarity with English, and the frequency with which you use English each and every day:

    • Non-native English-speaking applicants will be required to submit official and valid results from one of the following English Language Tests:
      • C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (Cambridge English)
      • Duolingo English Test (DET)
      • IELTS Academic
      • PTE Academic
      • TOEFL Internt-based Test (CEEB Code: 3667) Northeastern will accept either the in-person version completed in a test center, or the TOEFL iBT Home Edition
    • However, based on your academic environment and the primary instructional language in either your high school or university, you may be eligible for a waiver. All waivers must be submitted through your Application Status Check. For additional information and to determine whether or not you are eligible for a waiver, please read the section below on waiving the English proficiency requirement.

    Please note: Northeastern’s Admissions Committee reserves the right to request proof of English language proficiency from any applicant, regardless of citizenship or first language, at any time during the evaluation process.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 0 

    Application Fee

    USD 75 

    How to Apply

    • 1.Create your application

      Submit your application through The Common Application or the Coalition Application (both are accepted). Once you have created your application, please select Northeastern University to directly submit your application to us. Application fee of $75 or need-based fee waiver* *Northeastern accepts need-based fee waivers from the Common Application, the Coalition Application, as well as organizations such as the College Board and ACT, or in a written request from a school official.

    • 2.Submit all required materials

      Double check to make sure that you have submitted all required materials. Even if your application has been submitted, we cannot begin reviewing your file until all of your required materials have been received. For applicants applying for the 2022-2023 academic year, Northeastern University is test-optional and does not require standardized testing to complete an application for admission.

    • 3.Check your application status

      Within seven days of applying, you should receive a confirmation email containing your Northeastern University ID number and instructions for setting up your Application Status Check account. To ensure all of the necessary documents have been submitted, and for updates or information about your application, visit your application status check.

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