Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Primary Care (PNP-PC) Certificate
- Azusa, USA
- San Diego, USA
Certificate
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 28,380 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* base cost | cost per unit: $860
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Key Summary
Earn a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Primary Care (PNP-PC) Certificate at Azusa Pacific University
You’ll advance your post-master’s nursing career and graduate prepared for California state licensure and national certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Build firsthand experience in clinicals and gain the primary health skills needed to succeed as a PNP. We’ll make it possible to further your education as a working professional with evening lectures, customizable clinicals, and part-time options.
Gain Hands-on Experience
- Attain the skills needed to achieve certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
- Receive personalized attention in a supportive Christian environment.
- Learn from faculty experienced as clinical nurse specialists or nurse practitioners.
- Provide health care services for diverse cultural/ethnic groups, and under resourced groups.
Program Details
The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Primary Care (PNP-PC) Certificate program is a non degree course credit option for nurses with a master’s degree in nursing. This program prepares students with primary healthcare skills through didactic education and clinical supervision. Nurses who complete this program are eligible to apply to the California Board of Registered Nursing for certification as a nurse practitioner, and may apply for national PNP-PC certification through examination.
Financial Aid
Several types of financial aid are available to graduate students. The resources range from federal loans and state grants to, for some graduate programs, fellowships and scholarships.
Military Benefits
Military members—and in some cases their spouses and dependents—qualify for financial assistance covering tuition, housing, and books. Azusa Pacific is a Yellow Ribbon University and Military Friendly School, so you can be confident that you’ll receive the benefits and flexibility you need to complete your education.
Program-Specific Aid
For more details on these scholarships and funding opportunities, as well as other possible resources, please contact the School of Nursing.
Nurse Faculty Loan Program
The Nurse Faculty Loan Program is a government loan program set up to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty by providing loans to students in advanced nursing education programs. Students must be pursuing a MSN or doctoral nursing degree. The NFLP loans will be forgiven—up to 85 percent of the amount received—over a consecutive four-year period if the student commits to serve as full-time faculty at a school of nursing following graduation. Faculty at private universities, state schools, and community colleges are eligible. Students receiving these loans must also complete the nursing education courses prior to graduation.
Requirements
Advanced Practice Core Courses
- GNRS 511 Advanced Pediatric Health Assessment and Health Promotion
- or GNRS 612 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
- GNRS 513 Advanced Nursing Practice Role
- GNRS 610 Advanced Pathophysiology
- GNRS 611 Advanced Pharmacology
Advanced Practice Specialty Courses
- GNRS 510 Family Theory in Health Care
- GNRS 532 Advanced Nursing Practice in Pediatrics
- GNRS 542 Advanced Concepts and Competencies in Pediatric Primary Health Care
- GNRS 590A Primary Health Care of the Young Family
- GNRS 590B Clinical Practicum in Pediatrics
Specialization Option Course
The following course is optional:
- GNRS 543 Transitions Across the Care Continuum
Total Units 33-37
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Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:
- Articulate a Christian worldview, demonstrating respect for the dignity and uniqueness of others, valuing diversity, and applying spiritual concepts.
- Engage in scholarly inquiry and critical thinking, including evaluation and application of evidence-based research.
- Appraise and apply knowledge to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions that promote health and prevent disease.
- Demonstrate thoughtful analysis of the legal, political, ethical, and/or financial factors impacting healthcare.
- Use information systems and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, promote quality, mitigate error and support decision-making.
- Demonstrate the ability to coordinate and collaborate with other health care team professionals.
- Engage in clinical reasoning, effective communication, and act as change agents to develop professional identity and practice skill.
Requirements
Advanced Practice Core Courses
- GNRS 511 Advanced Pediatric Health Assessment and Health Promotion
- or GNRS 612 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
- GNRS 513 Advanced Nursing Practice Role
- GNRS 610 Advanced Pathophysiology
- GNRS 611 Advanced Pharmacology
Advanced Practice Specialty Courses
- GNRS 510 Family Theory in Health Care
- GNRS 532 Advanced Nursing Practice in Pediatrics
- GNRS 542 Advanced Concepts and Competencies in Pediatric Primary Health Care
- GNRS 590A Primary Health Care of the Young Family
- GNRS 590B Clinical Practicum in Pediatrics
Specialization Option Course
The following course is optional:
- GNRS 543 Transitions Across the Care Continuum