Child and Adolescent Primary/ Acute Care NP, MSN
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- graduate
- Academic Pathway
- major
- Degree/Program Type
- MSN Master of Science in Nursing
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- Health and Human Sciences, College of (Dean's Office)
- School/Department
- School of Nursing
Program Contact
- Susan Bradford
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Student Services Counselor
330-972-7555
Overview
Advance your nursing career and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and adolescents with our Child and Adolescent Primary/ Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (MSN) program. Designed for registered nurses seeking to provide advanced, evidence-based care to young patients with complex or critical health conditions, this program offers a strong foundation in pediatric acute and chronic disease management, diagnostic reasoning, and family-centered care.
Through a combination of rigorous coursework and immersive clinical experiences, you’ll gain the skills to assess, treat, and manage children and adolescents in hospital, emergency, and specialty care settings. Whether you aspire to advance in pediatric primary and acute care practice or lead in innovative healthcare environments, our program prepares you to deliver expert, compassionate care when it matters most.
Admissions Requirements
Baccalaureate degree in a nursing program accredited by the NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA), the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or AACN’s Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). A baccalaureate degree in nursing from a foreign institution must be recognized by The University of Akron.
3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale for BSN and all previous nursing degrees.
Two letters of reference from a recent employer; a member of the nursing profession; a former faculty member.
300-word essay describing professional goals.
Current resume or CV
Current unrestricted State of Ohio Registered Nurse license.
Interview prior to admission to the program.
Applicants for the Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner (clinical) Tracks are required to have 12 to 24 months current, hospital-based Pediatric Registered Nurse experience prior to acceptance into the graduate program. The Graduate Admissions and Progressions Committee will make the final determination for acceptance should there be concerns regarding the suitability of clinical experience.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Child and Adolescent Primary/ Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track (MSN) are prepared for advanced practice roles caring for children and adolescents with critical and complex conditions. Career opportunities include positions in pediatric hospitals, emergency departments, intensive care units, and specialty clinics.
Accreditation
The School of Nursing is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing and is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.