School of Nursing

A post Master's Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate is available for individuals who hold a Masters degree in nursing from an accredited institution. The certificate programs allow nurses with a Master's degree to enter the program to prepare to function as an Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. The total credit hours required for the certificate program vary depending on the student's academic record, clinical experiences, and objectives. The certificate program is a minimum of 15 credit hours. Typically a student will complete 15 to 28 hours of course credit. The certificate program requires a total of 630 clinical hours which fulfills the certification requirements.