Child and Adolescent 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
- 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
Prepare to make a lasting impact on young lives with the Child and Adolescent Acute Care MSN program. Designed for registered nurses ready to advance their careers, this track equips you with the specialized knowledge and clinical skills to deliver high-quality, family-centered care to infants, children, and adolescents with acute, complex, and critical health conditions.
Through a combination of rigorous coursework, expert faculty mentorship, and hands-on clinical experiences, you’ll learn to assess, diagnose, and manage health challenges across diverse care settings. Graduates are prepared to sit for national certification and step confidently into advanced practice roles that shape the future of pediatric healthcare
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 are prepared for advanced practice roles in pediatric intensive care units, emergency departments, inpatient services, and specialty clinics. This track positions you to meet the growing demand for nurse practitioners specializing in care for children and adolescents.