The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Acute Care focuses on the management of children with complex acute and chronic health conditions within the hospital or pediatric acute care setting. This includes providing care for children from birth to 21 years with life threatening illnesses and organ dysfunction or failure, negotiating health care delivery systems, monitoring and ensuring the quality of health care practice, providing family centered care, and demonstrating cultural competency.

The Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at University of Cincinnati is a Full Time Graduate Certificate program offered on the East Campus campus in Cincinnati, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2026.
About Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at University of Cincinnati
Entry Requirements
For our graduate programs, we welcome applications from students who hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) from a college or university accredited by a regional or general accrediting agency, and have at least a B average in undergraduate course work (or otherwise give evidence of promise that is judged satisfactory by the admitting program).
English Requirements
- PTEMin 54
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
Fee Information
How to Apply
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