Detroit,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care) in Detroit United States | Wayne State University
Wayne State University
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Detroit United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,116
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program specializing in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (PNP-PC) equips nurses with advanced skills for treating children and teenagers. This forward-thinking curriculum aims to develop expert practitioners capable of enhancing the wellbeing and growth of young patients, both individually and within communities, while navigating evolving healthcare landscapes in urban and international contexts.
PNP-PC graduates gain expertise in delivering comprehensive pediatric primary care, encompassing wellness checkups, developmental assessments, preventive counseling, and treatment of routine and complex medical conditions.
The program blends core competencies for addressing children's unique healthcare needs with specialized pediatric training. Emphasis is placed on wellness initiatives, disease prevention, therapeutic interventions, clinical oversight, and family-focused treatment across diverse settings like primary care facilities, specialty centers, and community locations. Graduates qualify to pursue certification through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) upon completing the program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have completed a baccalaureate nursing degree from an Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited program with a minimum 3.0 GPA. A transcript/credential evaluation is required for all international transcripts. All transcripts must be from an accredited institution. MSN-DNP applicants APRN Certified must submit a copy of specialty certification.
A personal statement of goals for graduate study.
If proof of English proficiency is required (for most applicants whose BSN was earned outside the United States), one of the following must be submitted with the application:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A minimum total score requirement of 101 (minimum 25 Listening, 25 Reading, 25 Writing and 26 Speaking).
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): A minimum overall score greater than 7 (minimum of 8 in Speaking, minimum of 7 in Writing, and greater than 7 in Reading and Listening).
A personal statement of goals for graduate study.
If proof of English proficiency is required (for most applicants whose BSN was earned outside the United States), one of the following must be submitted with the application:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A minimum total score requirement of 101 (minimum 25 Listening, 25 Reading, 25 Writing and 26 Speaking).
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): A minimum overall score greater than 7 (minimum of 8 in Speaking, minimum of 7 in Writing, and greater than 7 in Reading and Listening).
Tuition
USD
28,116