Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

The Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner track prepares graduates to assume advanced practice positions as providers of primary health care to children and adolescents in a variety of settings.

Admission Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited nursing program
• 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for all college coursework
• Three letters of recommendation
• 300 word essay describing professional goals
• Interview prior to beginning the program
• Current State of Ohio license to practice nursing
• Prerequisite courses: Undergraduate Statistics, Nursing Research, Basic Health Assessment, Computer Skills, Graduate-level Statistics
• One year experience in acute care of children

Application Deadline

Applications to the MSN program in Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care are accepted on a rolling basis

Assistantship/Scholarship Information

Not all departments offer graduate assistantships. Students should inquire with the department directly to determine assistantship availability.

Financial Aid Information

Paying for college is a vital part of the education process. It is important to be informed of the many sources of aid available. Student loans are available to degree-seeking graduate students. Information on student loans can be found through the Office of Student Financial Aid. The Office of Student Financial Aid is located in Simmons Hall.

Tuition and Fees

Current tuition and fees schedules can be found through the Office of Student Accounts.