Reno,
NV,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Advanced Graduate Certificate in Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Reno United States | University of Nevada, Reno
University of Nevada, Reno
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Reno United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,956
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner delivers comprehensive healthcare to children facing acute, severe, or chronic medical conditions in diverse environments such as hospitals, ICUs, specialty clinics, emergency rooms, and home settings. These professionals practice both autonomously and as part of healthcare teams to maintain high-quality patient care. They also guide families through healthcare systems. Graduates qualify to take the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board's CPNP-AC examination, which assesses their foundational clinical knowledge.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission requirements for the Orvis School of Nursing Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Graduate Certificate program include: Successful completion of a Master’s of Science in Nursing from a CCNE or NLN academic institution with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Current unrestricted/unencumbered licensure as an RN in Nevada or eligible for licensure in Nevada. Applicants must meet both the University’s Graduate School requirements and the Orvis School of Nursing MSN requirements. Applicants should begin by completing an application to the University’s Graduate School. The following must be submitted along with the application: A resume that includes education, professional and community service experience. A letter of intent should be single spaced, 12 point font, and no longer than 1,000 words. Explain why you have chosen the University of Nevada, Reno, Orvis School of Nursing for your graduate studies. Identify which track (AGACNP, PACNP, FNP, PMHNP, EDU, or CNL) you have chosen to pursue and describe how you envision functioning in this role as part of an inter-professional team. 
Tuition
USD
16,956