Program Details
The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care degree, an online nurse practitioner degree program, is a master’s degree for those nurses interested in careers as primary pediatric nurse clinicians. You will study comprehensive healthcare from birth through young adulthood, learning to assess, diagnose, manage, and evaluate care. The curriculum places emphasis on:
- Health promotion
- Injury and disease prevention
- Coping with chronic illness among children
As with all online MSN programs at the University of Missouri-Columbia, focus is placed on rural and underserved populations. Graduates will utilize evidence practice guidelines.
% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
University of Missouri-Columbia is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Some campus visits may be required
- Current unencumbered RN license in the United States
Restricted States
Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Tennessee, Washington, Wisconsin