Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Certificate NDP) at The University of Arizona Global

International students can study the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Certificate NDP) at The University of Arizona Global on the Arizona Online - Online campus in Tucson, United States of America. This Graduate Certificate degree is available as a Full Time program delivered online in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered at the Arizona Online - Online campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 22, 2027.

About Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Certificate NDP)

Graduates of the PNP specialty are registered nurses who have advanced education in pediatric nursing beyond the initial registered nurse preparation. The program provides students with a broad foundation of educational preparation in advanced nursing practice with children by focusing on prevention, health maintenance and education, and diagnosis and management of common acute and chronic health conditions among well and ill children. Applicants must have a degree in nursing as an advanced practice nurse to qualify for entry into the PNP Graduate Certificate program.

Units: 27.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Certificate NDP) at The University of Arizona Global

Entry Requirements

Admissions Requirements

To qualify for entry into a Certificate program, you must have a degree and active licensure as an advanced practice nurse (nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist or certified midwife). Additionally, applicants to the AGACNP specialty must have RN experience in an acute care setting. Certificate programs admit for a fall start only.

Advanced practice nursing degree (MS or higher, focusing on APRN certification)
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
Two letters of recommendation
Unrestricted RN licensure within the U.S. AND current APRN certification (NP, CRNA, CNS, CNM)
Advanced practice national certification

All applicants to the certificate program should review the application information on the College of Nursing's website. Admission requirements include copies of RN licensure and other documents. Additional program information, including curriculum and clinical requirements, is available here: https://www.nursing.arizona.edu/content/graduate-nurse-practitioner-certificates

Standardized Tests

We do not require any standardized tests for admission to the certificate program.

Funding Opportunities

Certificate students may not be eligible for financial aid.

Admissions Deadlines

Applications Open

January 15th, 2022

Deadlines

March 8th, 2022

Notification of Admission

April 8th, 2022

Students are admitted to the certificate program once per year for an August start. Applications open in January with deadlines in early April. Applicants are encouraged to review the information and updated deadlines on the College of Nursing website prior to submitting an application. Additional program information, including curriculum and clinical requirements, is available here: https://www.nursing.arizona.edu/content/graduate-nurse-practitioner-certificates

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. To determine whether you need to submit proof of English proficiency

Tuition and Fee Information for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Certificate NDP) at The University of Arizona Global

Application Fee 85

How to Apply for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Certificate NDP) at The University of Arizona Global

International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study.
Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.
Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Certificate NDP) at The University of Arizona Global

The University of Arizona Global

United States of America, Tucson