The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Primary Care Program prepares nurses to diagnose and manage acute and chronic illness in children from birth to age 21. Graduates promote wellness, treat common diseases and injuries and conduct annual physical examinations. Practice settings include primary care sites, schools, community health centers and private practices. The program is grounded in respect for the profound dignity of every person and a whole person approach to care that includes the mind, body and spirit of the individual and family.
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Admissions Requirements
Applications for this master's degree program are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Required Documents for Graduate Admission
- A completed Catholic University online application (No fee is required.)
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (Unofficial transcripts can be used for the admissions review.)
- English Proficiency test scores (International students only)
Official transcripts and English proficiency scores must be submitted for full admittance to the University. Your official copies should be sent from the institution to em-operations@cua.edu
For international students, a credential evaluation of your coursework will be provided free of charge by the University.
Recommended Documents for Graduate Admission
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- One letter of recommendation
- A professional goal statement
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3-Year Plan of Study (67-69 Credits Required to Graduate)
Year 1
Fall
Session I
- 813D DNP Orientation** [1cr]
- 916D Seminar Nursing Scholarship [2cr/10 ich]
- 691D Advanced Patho [3cr]
Session II
- 630D QI safety [1cr]
- 708D Research [3cr]
Spring
Session I
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]
- 686D Health Care Finance [3/20ich]
- 700D Adv Pop Health & Health Promotion [3cr]
Session II
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]
- 664D Epidemiology [2cr]
Summer
Session I
- 802D Ethics [2cr]
- 877D Informatics [2cr]
- 733D Well Child [2cr]
Session II
- 671D Healthcare Biostatistics* [2cr]
- 610D Advanced Pharm [3cr]
Year 2
Fall
Session I
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
Session II
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
- 740D Introduction to Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostics [3cr/90dch]
Spring
Session I
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
- 772D Primary Care Young Child [3cr]
- 770D Primary Care of Children Practicum [2r/180dch]
- 810D NP Milestone 1**
Session II
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
- 772D Primary Care Young Child [3cr]
- 770D Primary Care of Children Practicum [2r/180dch]
Summer
Session I
- 658D Complex problems in peds [3cr]
- 770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Session II
- 658D Complex problems in peds [3cr]
- 770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 663D Health Care Policy [2cr]
Year 3
Fall
Session I
- 778D Children & Adolescents with Special Needs [2cr]
- 770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dcl]
- 734D Leadership [3cr/20ich]
Session II
- 770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dcl]
- 781D Adolescent [1cr]
Spring
Session I
- 770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 811D NP Milestone 2** [1cr]
Session II
- 770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 789D DNP Role [1cr]
Total Credits [cr] 67-69/ 1060 Clinical Hours (810 direct [dch], 250 indirect [ich])
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4-Year Plan of Study (67-69 Credits Required to Graduate)
Year 1
Fall
Session I
- 813D DNP Orientation** (1cr)
- 916D Seminar Nursing Scholarship [2cr/10 ich]
Session II
- 630D QI safety [1cr]
- 708D Research [3cr]
Spring
Session I
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]
- 686D Health Care Finance [3/30ich]
Session II
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]
Summer
Session I
- 802D Ethics [2cr]
- 877D Informatics [2cr]
Session II
- 671D Healthcare Biostatistics* [2cr]
Year 2
Fall
Session I
- 734D Leadership [3cr/20ich]
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
Session II
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
Spring
Session I
- 700D Adv Pop Health & Health Promotion [3cr]
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
Session II
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
- 664D Epidemiology [2cr]
Summer
Session I
- 733D Well Child [2cr]
Session II
- 610D Advanced Pharm [3cr]
- 663D Health Care Policy [2cr/30ich]
Year 3
Fall
Session I
- 691D Advanced Patho [3cr]
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
Session II
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
- 740D Introduction to Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostics [3cr/90dch]
Spring
Session I
- 810D NP Milestone 1** [1cr]
- 770D Primary Care of Children Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 772D Primary Care Young Child [3cr]
Session II
- 770D Primary Care of Children Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 772D Primary Care Young Child [3cr]
Summer
Session I
- 658D Complex problems in peds [3cr]
- 770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Year 4
Fall
Session I
- 778D Children & Adolescents with Special Needs [2cr]
770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Session II
- 770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dcl]
- 781D Adolescent [1cr]
Spring
Session I
- 770D Primary Care Adults Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dcl]
- 811D NP Milestone 2 [1cr]**
Session II
- 789D DNP Role [1cr]
- 770D Primary Care Adults Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dcl]
Total Credits [cr] 67-69/ 1060 Clinical Hours (810 direct [dch], 250 indirect [ich])