Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

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Students in the PNP track are provided with the necessary knowledge and skills to practice as NPs in primary care settings. Building on the theoretical knowledge and clinical experience of the BSN-prepared nurse, the PNP-PC track emphasizes community-based primary health care for pediatric patients. Graduates of the PNP track are qualified to sit for the Primary Care PNP certification exam from the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.

Required Courses

19 credits, 616 clinical hours

GNUR 6620 - Seminar I: Pediatric Health and Wellness Credits: 2
GNUR 6630 - Women and Children Primary Care Practicum Credits: 1
GNUR 6651 - PNP-PC Seminar I Credits: 3
GNUR 6652 - PNP-PC Seminar II Credits: 3
GNUR 6653 - PNP-PC Practicum I Credits: 5
GNUR 6654 - PNP-PC Practicum II Credits: 5

Public Professional Licensure Disclosure

As a member of the State Authorizations Reciprocity Agreement, the University of Virginia (UVA) is authorized to provide curriculum in a distance learning environment to students located in all states in the United States except for California. (34 CFR 668.43(a)(6)& 34 CFR 668.72(n)).

Upon completion of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care Certificate at the UVA School of Nursing, graduates may be eligible for initial professional licensure in another U.S. state by applying to the licensing board or agency in that state.

Please visit the University’s state authorization web pages to make an informed decision regarding which states’ educational requirements for initial licensure are met by this program. (668.43(a)(5) (v)(A) - (C))

Enrolled students who change their current (or mailing) address to a state other than Virginia should update this information immediately in the Student Information System as it may impact their ability to complete internship, practicum, or clinical hours, use Title IV funds, or meet licensure or certification requirements in the new state. (34 CFR 668.402).