DNP Dual Pediatric Primary/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Programme overview

Online dual-certification DNP covering pediatric care from health promotion and primary care through specialty, inpatient, acute and critical care. Includes three on-campus immersions in Newark, NJ. Graduates are eligible for PNCB certification as acute and/or primary care PNP.

Faculty: Rutgers School of Nursing | Department: Division of Advanced Nursing Practice | Duration: 4-year plan of study (11 semesters); 84 credits | Intake: Fall (priority March 1, final July 1); Spring (December 1) | Study mode: online with on-campus immersions | Location: New Brunswick, NJ, United States

What you will study

84 credits with 1,200 minimum clinical hours and 320 DNP project hours. Courses include Foundations of Pediatric Care, Pediatric Primary Care Practicum for Dual Students, Pediatric Acute Care Theory and Practicum Intensives, and DNP Project courses.

Career pathways

Advanced practice roles in primary care, acute care, specialty care and hospital-based practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program; preferred GPA 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale; GRE not required; current unencumbered RN license (a New Jersey or Compact State license is required after acceptance and within the first semester); resume/CV; official transcripts of all prior college work; online application with fee; minimum 1 year acute care pediatric nursing experience; PALS certification; two letters of reference (one from a former faculty member or professional colleague, at least one from a supervisor); personal statement of no more than 2 pages; interview may be offered. The programme does not qualify for F-1 or J-1 visa sponsorship. Deadlines: Fall March 1/July 1; Spring December 1.

Intake: Fall (September) and Spring; Fall deadlines March 1 and July 1, Spring deadline December 1

Duration: 4-year plan (11 semesters); 84 credits

Apply through the official page: https://nursing.rutgers.edu/academics-admissions/

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