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.
