Child and Adolescent Primary 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
The Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Track (MSN) prepares nurses to deliver comprehensive, family-centered primary care to children and adolescents, from infancy through young adulthood. The program emphasizes both advanced coursework and hands-on clinical experiences, providing students with the knowledge and skills to promote wellness, prevent illness, and manage a wide range of health conditions.
Students gain practical experience in pediatric and community health settings, learning to assess, diagnose, and treat young patients while collaborating closely with families and other healthcare professionals.
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 Health Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care Track (MSN) are prepared for advanced practice roles in pediatric primary care. Career opportunities include positions in pediatric offices, family practices, school-based health centers, community clinics, and public health organizations.
Accreditation
The School of Nursing is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing and is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.