Nursing: Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

About the Certificate

The Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate program is designed for those nurses who hold the Master of Science in Nursing degree and are seeking preparation for the role of the pediatric nurse practitioner. Upon completion of the certificate program, students are eligible to sit for the pediatric nurse practitioner certification examination.

Admission Requirements:

Hold an MSN from a professionally accredited nursing program
Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for the master's degree
Minimum of one year clinical practice in pediatric nursing
Completion of the following prerequisite courses: Pathophysiological Concepts, Advanced Pediatric/Adolescent Assessment, Nutrition
Current State of Ohio license to practice nursing
Interview prior to beginning the program

Contact Information

Dr. Linda Shanks
Assistant Director Graduate Programs
kerrl@uakron.edu
330-972-6699