Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Admission
- A BSN degree from an approved, accredited school*
- Current California RN licensure
- One year of clinical experience preferred
- Basic computer literacy
- A 3 semester credit course in statistics
- A GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Completion of the University Application for Graduate Admission, including application fee
- One official transcript from each college or university attended
- Three completed recommendation forms (included in the Graduate Application)
- The GRE general test is recommended but not required
- Resume
- Interview
- Current baccalaureate level physiology and health assessment knowledge/skills
- Student Nurse Practitioner professional liability and malpractice insurance coverage which must be maintained throughout enrollment
- Evidence of specified immunizations and screening tests, a report of recent physical examination, and BLS certification
- International applicants must meet additional requirements for admission http://www.sandiego.edu/admissions/graduate/international.php
The application deadline is March 1. All materials must be received by this date.
Curriculum Plan
The PNP track requires the completion of 40 academic units. A minimum of four semesters are needed for full-time study. Part-time study is also available.
Fall Semester, Year One
| NPTC 514** Behavior and Development Practicum | 1 unit |
| APNC 520 Pathophysiology | 3 units |
| APNC 521 Primary Care: Physical Assessment and Diagnosis | 4 units |
| NPTC 513 Behavior and Development: Birth through Adolescence |
| MSNC 503 Nursing Practice with Diverse Families in Communities | 2 units |
| APNC 523* Pharmacology in Health Management | 3 units |
| NPTC 528 Health Management of the Child | 3 units |
| NPTC 538 Child Health Management Practicum | 2 units |
| MSNC 511 Evidence Based Practice: Role of Theory and Research |
| NPTC 541 Selective Clinical Practicum | 1 unit |
| NPTC 547 Management of Children with Complex Health Problems | 3 units |
| NPTC 548 Children with Complex Problems Practicum | 2 units |
| MSNC 512 Influencing the Health Care Environment: Policy and Systems | 3 units |
| NPTC 549 Management of Children with Chronic Illness | 3 units |
| NPTC 550 Children with Chronic Illness Practicum | 2 units |
| NPTC 597 Independent Clinical Practicum | 3 units |
**NPTC 514 can be taken either fall or spring semester year 1.
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