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

Programme overview

Online DNP programme preparing nurses to care for children and adolescents with acute, complex and critical conditions. Coursework is asynchronous with clinical training and three required on-campus immersions in Newark, NJ. Graduates are eligible for the PNCB Pediatric Acute Care NP certification exam.

Faculty: Rutgers School of Nursing | Department: Division of Advanced Nursing Practice | Duration: 4-year plan of study (11 semesters); 73 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

73 credits with 780 minimum clinical hours and 320 DNP project hours. Courses include Advanced Pediatric Pharmacology, Diagnostics, Procedures and Clinical Reasoning for Acute Care, Pediatric Acute Care Theory and Practicum, and DNP Project courses.

Career pathways

Advanced practice in high-acuity pediatric settings including hospital, intensive care and specialty settings.

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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); 73 credits

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

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