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

Programme overview

Online BSN-to-DNP programme preparing nurses for evidence-based primary care of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Coursework is asynchronous, with coordinated clinical experiences and two required on-campus immersions in Newark, NJ. Graduates are eligible for PNCB primary care PNP certification.

Faculty: Rutgers School of Nursing | Department: Division of Advanced Nursing Practice | Duration: 4-year plan of study (11 semesters); 67 credits | Intake: Fall (priority deadline March 1, final July 1); Spring (deadline December 1) | Study mode: online with on-campus immersions | Location: New Brunswick, NJ, United States

What you will study

67 credits including 780 minimum clinical hours and 320 DNP project hours. Courses include Role Development & Foundations of Practice, Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pediatric Pharmacology, Pediatric Primary Care Practicum and a DNP Project sequence.

Career pathways

Pediatric primary care settings including private practices, specialty clinics, hospitals and medical centers.

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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; 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. Application deadlines: Fall March 1 (priority)/July 1 (final); Spring December 1.

Intake: Fall deadlines March 1 and July 1; Spring deadline December 1

Duration: 4-year plan (11 semesters); 67 credits

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

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