Overview:

The School of Nursing offers a curriculum leading to the degree of Master of Science in Nursing. The program of study prepares students for roles in advanced nursing practice. 8th ranked program in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
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visit PNPlace.Required coursework includes professional, research and clinical core courses, and advanced practice specialty courses including electives.

The Children's Health advanced practice program focuses on the health care of infants, children and adolescents, and their families. PNP students focus on primary care of infants, children, and adolescents. Upon program completion, PNP graduates are eligible for approval to practice as an NP in North Carolina and to take national certification examinations.

Each student's program is individualized to the student's interests and needs through clinical placements, papers, presentations, and elective courses. Full-time students can complete the program in four semesters and one intervening summer practicum. Part-time students usually complete the program in six semesters and one intervening summer term.

Clinical Placements

The program is enhanced by its location near two university-based tertiary care pediatric medical centers where placements are available both in inpatient and ambulatory settings and on specialized health care teams. In addition, multidisciplinary developmental centers, child health teams in public health departments, community hospitals, private physicians' offices, health maintenance organizations, and numerous others clinical sites are used. Placements can be made throughout the state through arrangements with the statewide Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) program.

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