This Doctor of Nursing Practice program may be completed for certification to be a pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP). ASU's PNP Program is certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. 2007 is our 10th year in a row for a 100% pass rate! ASU’s pass rate is in comparison to a 78% national pass rate.
Designed for nurses seeking to become an advanced practice nurse as a pediatric nurse practitioner. Graduate courses in application of theory to advanced practice, application of evidence to advanced practice, advanced pathophysiology, and advanced health assessment, advanced practice nursing role provide a foundation for this specialty.
Nursing of children theory and clinical courses focus on the development of a framework for family centered, culturally appropriate, advanced nursing practice with children and families. Individual courses focus on well child maintenance as well as diagnosis, clinical decision making, and intervention strategies for children with common health problems.
We continue to offer this program in a hybrid-online format! Approximately one third of the curriculum in each course is delivered in a traditional classroom setting, and two thirds is completed in a web-based format. Several different modalities are used to enhance the student’s learning, including multimedia presentations, asynchronous discussion boards and live chats. Travel to campus is required only 2 – 3 times per semester for 3 – 4 day sessions (depending on the courses being taught) where student encounters concentrated lab and interactive case-based seminar experiences.
Focused clinical experiences are arranged with preceptors and administrators in the student’s local healthcare setting. Rural health and experiences with disadvantaged and multi-cultural populations are encouraged.
program of study
Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric nurse practitioners are professionals who provide comprehensive healthcare to children through assessment, diagnosis, management and evaluation of care. At the completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board or American Nurses Credentialing Center exam for national certification.
Nurse Educator
Graduate students who wish to take education courses to prepare for nurse educator roles may do so by completing the Nurse Educator Certificate course work in addition to their specialty course work.
