MSc in Nursing - Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Kent United States | Kent State University

The Master of Science in Nursing program fulfills the academic prerequisites for national certification in each specialized field. Full-time students can typically finish the degree in four to five semesters (equivalent to two academic years), while part-time students generally require three to four years. Students may choose whether to complete a thesis.

Program Learning Objectives

Upon graduation, students will demonstrate the ability to:

Fulfill educational requirements for advanced practice certification or professional recognition
Develop expertise aligned with professional standards for advanced nursing roles, leadership development, and progression to doctoral studies
Effectively communicate, synthesize, and implement advanced nursing knowledge to deliver evidence-based, culturally appropriate care and enhance healthcare quality

The Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner specialization emphasizes wellness promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment, and management of acute/chronic conditions in pediatric populations. Clinical rotations occur in outpatient primary care and specialty environments, allowing students to deliver personalized, culturally sensitive advanced nursing care to children while considering family dynamics.