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Graduate Certificate in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care at University of Rochester

University of Rochester, United States

Programme overview

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care specialty prepares nurses to provide advanced care to children of all ages, including well-child care, developmental screening, treatment of common childhood illnesses and anticipatory guidance, and behavioral health issues such as ADHD, bullying and risk-taking.

Faculty: School of Nursing and Health Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Rochester, NY, United States

Career pathways

Graduates may work in primary care offices, school-based health centers, hospital and specialty practices and pediatric emergency departments. Graduates are prepared to sit for national certification with the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PPCNP-BC or CPNP-AC).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications for the DNP, master's and advanced certificate programmes (School of Nursing): Spring: deadline Sept. 15; Summer: Jan. 15; Fall: April 15.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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