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
- One official transcript from each college or university attended
- Three professional recommendations (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
- 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 to receive priority consideration.
Curriculum Plan
The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) track requires the completion of 40 academic units and a minimum of four semesters of full-time study. Course sequencing for full-time study is outlined below. Part-time study is also available.
Fall Semester, Year One
| APNC 520 Pathophysiology | 3 units |
| APNC 521 APRN Physical Assessment and Diagnosis | 4 units |
| NPTC 513 Behavior and Development: Birth through Adolescence | |
| NPTC 514** Behavior and Development Practicum: Birth through Adolescence | 1 unit |
| 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 Primary Care of Children and Adolescents with Complex Health Problems | 3 units |
| NPTC 548 Primary Care of Children and Adolescents with Complex Health Problems Practicum | 2 units |
| MSNC 512 Influencing the Health Care Environment: Policy and Systems | 3 units |
| NPTC 549 Primary Care of Children and Adolescents with Chronic Illness | 3 units |
| NPTC 550 Primary Care of Children and Adolescents with Chronic Illness Practicum | 2 units |
| NPTC 597*** Independent Clinical Practicum | 3 units |
**NPTC 514 can be taken either Fall or Spring Year One.
***NPTC 597 may be taken in Summer Year Two.