Post-Master’s Certificate Program – Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Post-Master’s Certificate Program – Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

The purpose of the post master’s certificate program is designed to enable nurses who hold a master degree in Pediatric or Child Health Nursing to gain the knowledge and competencies needed for certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.  Core courses required for students in their original master’s degree nursing program will be evaluated for equivalency to the required post-master’s certificate courses. Past education and experience will be evaluated to determine which required core courses may be waived because of equivalency with GSU courses. Completion of the program will enable the certificate holder to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the  Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.’s examination for pediatry primary care nurse practitioner.

 

Required Core Courses (may be exempted if previous coursework is deemed equivalent):

Nurs 7310: Advanced Pathophysiological Concepts in Nursing –Part I – 3

Nurs 7320: Advanced Pathophysiological Concepts in Nursing –Part II – 3

Nurs 7500: Advanced Health Assessment – 3

Nurs 7550: Pharmacology for the Advanced Practice Nurse – 3

Nurs 7940: Advanced Professional Nurse Practice Issues – 2

CNHP7800: Interprofessional Collaboration for Advanced Practice – 3

 

Required Specialty Courses:

Nurs 7420: Common Problems in Children and Adolescents (225 clinical hours) – 9

NURS 7430: Chronic Health Problems in Children and Adolescent (135 clinical hours) – 7

Nurs 7440: Practicum for Advanced Practice Nurses in Child Health (270 clinical hours) – 10

 

For further information and application materials, contact:

 

Denisa Reed, Admissions Coordinator III

Graduate Nursing Programs

Office of Academic Assistance for the Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions

404-413-1004

dmreed@gsu.edu