Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Primary care pediatric nurse practitioners provide well-baby, well-child, and specialized care in a number of settings. In this advanced practice role, you will manage minor acute and chronic health conditions while educating families about positive health practices to support them in their caregiver roles.
About the Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
The role of the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner continues to expand as health systems across the country look to serve the increasingly complex needs of children and their parents. Primary care pediatric nurse practitioners focus on the overall well-being of children. These specialists recognize and respect the family's strengths as caregivers and supplement those strengths to benefit children. Approximately half of the graduates of our program choose a career in a primary care setting, providing well-baby/well-child care and management of minor acute illnesses, while the other half pursue careers in subspecialty care.
What You'll Learn
- Management of minor acute illness
- Well-baby and well-child care
- Careers in primary care or subspecialty care
What You'll Earn
- Master's Degree
- Formal academic degree from the University of Michigan; application required.
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Tuition and Funding
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