Akron,
OH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner in Akron United States | University of Akron
University of Akron
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Akron United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
9,596
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate program prepares registered nurses with an MSN degree for pediatric nurse practitioner roles. Graduates qualify to take the pediatric nurse practitioner certification exam after finishing the program.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice, a post-master's program for advanced practice nurses, focuses on clinical skills. It equips you to create clinical evidence, implement research findings, and establish evidence-based protocols for diverse healthcare settings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification 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
A minimum score of 79 on the internet based TOEFL. (The following department requires a higher
standard of proficiency: English requires an internet based TOEFL score of 92).
A minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), which is jointly
owned by the British Council, IDP IELTS, and Cambridge University Press and Assessment.
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
A minimum score of 79 on the internet based TOEFL. (The following department requires a higher
standard of proficiency: English requires an internet based TOEFL score of 92).
A minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), which is jointly
owned by the British Council, IDP IELTS, and Cambridge University Press and Assessment.
Tuition
USD
9,596