MSN – PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER CURRICULUM PLAN

Program Plan: 40 units

I. MSN Core (8 units)
MSNC 511 Evidence Based Practice: Role of Theory and Research (3)
MSNC 512 Influencing the Health Care Environment: Policy and Systems (3)
MSNC 503 Nursing Practice with Diverse Families in Communities (2)

II. NP Core (13 units)
APNC 520 – Pathophysiology (3)
APNC 521 – Primary Care: Physical Assessment and Diagnosis (4)
APNC 523 – Pharmacology in Health Management (3)
NPTC 597 – Independent Clinical Practicum (3)

III. Emphasis (19 units)
NPTC 513 – Behavior and Development: Birth through Adolescence (2)
NPTC 514 – Behavior and Development Practicum: Birth through Adolescence (1)
NPTC 528 – Health Management of the Child (3)
NPTC 538 – Child Health Management Practicum (2)
NPTC 541 – Selective Clinical Practicum (1)
NPTC 547 – Primary Care of Children and Adolescents with Complex Health Problems (3)
NPTC 548 – Primary Care of Children and Adolescents with Complex Health Problems Practicum (2)
NPTC 549 – Primary Care of Children and Adolescents with Chronic Illness (3)
NPTC 550 – Primary Care of Children and Adolescents with Chronic Illness Practicum (2)