Program Details
The online Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate offers pediatric primary care nurse practitioners the necessary training to meet the evolving needs of the PNP-AC role. This program aligns with the Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Competencies addressed by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties and the Consensus Model for APRN regulation. Graduates of the program will be eligible to apply for the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board's pediatric acute care certification exam.
The online PNP-AC programs includes the following competencies:
- Effective assessment, diagnosis, and management of health problems encountered in acutely ill children
- Treatment of pediatric acute and chronic care conditions
- Translation of evidence-based research into workable pediatric acute care solutions
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Johns Hopkins University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeAdmission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent