Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Wright State University

United States of America, Dayton

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Wright State University

United States of America , Dayton

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines24-Aug-2021 15-Jul-2021

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 24 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 24,286 / year

Apply Date 15-Jul-2021

Next Intake 24-Aug-2021

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

About

Overview The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care course offered by Wright State University is designed to help you prepare to become an advanced practice nurse who can provide care for children from birth to 21 years. Since 1965, PNPs have worked with pediatricians and other health care providers to provide comprehensive care to children and families by focusing on health maintenance and education, illness prevention and minor and chronic illness management.As a PNP, you will be qualified to perform complete physical exams, take health histories, diagnose and treat common acute minor illnesses or injuries, order and interpret lab results and x-rays, manage stable chronic illness, counsel clients and provide health education. Many may prescribe medications according to state law. I want to find another Master Course Coursework aligned with clinical experiences specific to specialization focus provides the knowledge, skills, and values inherent in the development of clinical excellence as a PNP. You will have course assignments and clinical experiences specific to the primary care area. You will be precepted by pediatricians or PNPs with clinical experiences in a variety of primary care settings. The concentration consists of advanced clinical practice and nursing science, built on a core of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and family-centered care. The total concentration is 45 semester hours.

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care course offered by Wright State University provides a broad theoretical and research foundation in advanced concepts of parent, child, and adolescent nursing. Clinical experiences occur across a variety of settings and focus on providing care to well and ill children.

Disciplines

Nursing

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : School of Graduate Studies application (online)Transcripts from all colleges/universities attendedResume/curriculum vitaeMeaningful clinical experience essay (2 pages maximum)Statement of professional goals (250 words maximum)Provide name and email address of two references for letters of recommendationCurrent or most recent supervisorFaculty member from your nursing program, or previous employer