Program Details
Drexel University offers an online Post-Master’s Certificate for Nurse Practitioners interested in focusing on Pediatric Acute Care. The program is designed for nurses with a MSN degree, to prepare them to deliver advanced care to infants, children, and adolescents.
The online Nurse Practitioner degree program builds on students’ primary care experience with courses that emphasize evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and use of technology. Graduates will be equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to treat acute, critical, and complex youth health conditions.
Coursework includes topics such as:
- Episodic care of infants, children, and adolescents in primary care
- PNP management of the medically fragile and technology dependent child in the community
- Pharmacology for the pediatric nurse practitioner
- Primary care of infants, children, and adolescents
% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Drexel University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Two on-campus intensives required: a one-day summer experience, and a 5-day fall experience
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Practice required from an accredited program
- Minimum one year nursing experience in a pediatric acute care setting required
- Current, unrestricted US RN license required
- Current PALS certification required
Restricted States
Alabama, Colorado, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming