Top Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Programs
A master's degree in pediatric nursing is what qualifies individuals to practice as a pediatric nurse practitioner. These practitioners are responsible for assessing the healthcare needs of infants, children and adolescents. Studying under a top program is what sets practicing practitioners apart.
Yale University
The Yale University pediatric nurse practitioner program combines both academic and clinical training into a single program for students. All students must complete approximately 50 classroom credits and 530 clinical hours in order to successfully complete the program. Upon completion of this two-year program, the university ensures that each graduate fully understands how to care for and treat children and adolescents.
Yale University
P.O. Box 9740
New Haven, CT 06536
(203) 785 2389
University of Colorado, Denver
The University of Colorado at Denver College of Nursling’s pediatric nurse practitioner program follows the specific curriculum guideline mandated by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. Each student who attends the program will learn about health promotion, patient assessment, ethics, pharmacology, pathophysiology, growth and development. This university requires that each student complete at minimum of 540 hours in a clinical setting before completing the program. During this time, students are provided the opportunity to observe professionals in a medical setting and perform low-level duties.
University of Colorado - Denver
13120 East 19th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
(303)-724-2171
University of Pennsylvania
Students who attend the University of Pennsylvania's pediatric nurse practitioner program on a full-time basis can expect to complete the program within one calendar year. Students enrolled part-time can complete the program in either two or three years. The curriculum provided by the university includes coursework in area of pediatric pharmacology and therapeutics, the medically fragile child, high-risk neonate theory, practice concepts for the childbearing family, physical assessment and clinical decision-making. Before successfully completing the program, each student is required to participate in a clinical experience in a local hospital setting.
University of Pennsylvania
1 College Hall 34th and Spruce Sts.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
(215) 898-5000