Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
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2-3 years -
44 credits14 Available Courses
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.
Skills You'll Gain
Management of minor acute illness.
Well-baby and well-child care.
Careers in primary care or subspecialty care.
