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Certificate Program
Improve the health of individuals and diverse communities locally and globally through the Post-Master's Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate. This certificate prepares experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioners to serve as Pediatric Nurse Practitioners in Acute Care. The Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate will include collaborations between the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, School of Medicine and partners within and external to the Johns Hopkins Health System.
Learn Online
Continuing your education just got easier. The Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate program offers a hands-on clinical experience and online classes, giving students the convenience of online while continuing hands-on clinical instruction, putting evidence-based practice to work.
Curriculum Design
Building upon the competencies of the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner, the pediatric acute care nurse practitioner certificate students will learn how to diagnose and treat pediatric acute and chronic care conditions, gain the clinical competency, and apply evidence-based practices. The 17 credit program focuses on comprehensive diagnosis, evaluation, management and follow-up of acute and chronic health problems.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Options at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Curriculum
Plan of Study
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Semester 1
- Advanced Pediatric Acute Care Topics and Procedures - (3 credits) -3 credits didactic
- Pediatric Primary/Acute Care Practicum (4 credits, 224 clinical hrs) This course is repeatable.
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Semester 2
- Advanced Pediatric Acute Care Topics - (3 credits) -3 credits didactic
- Pediatric Primary/Acute Care Practicum (4 credits, 224 clinical hrs)
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Semester 3
- Advanced Pediatric Acute care Topics and Roles -(1 credit)- 1 credit didactic
- Pediatric Primary/Acute Care Practicum (2 credits, 112 clinical hrs)
A gap analysis will be completed for all students.
Course Immersion
Advanced Pediatric Acute Care Topics and Procedures (NR.110.645)—Post Masters Pediatric Acute Care Students Admitted Fall 2022
Course Schedules and Descriptions Academic Catalog
Back to TopFrequently Asked Questions
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Who should I ask to complete my letters of recommendation?
- At least one letter should come from a recent or current direct supervisor/manager (the person who is responsible for your performance evaluation)
- At least one letter should come from an academic faculty member who can speak to your ability to successfully complete a demanding graduate level academic and clinical program.
- The third letter can come from a second academic faculty member or an individual in a leadership position who can speak to your clinical abilities.
- Personal references from colleagues, friends, or family members do not meet the requirement.
- If you are unable to provide one of the reference letters above, please upload a statement of explanation to your application.
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What information should I include in my resume/CV?Please include the following information in your resume or CV:
- Work experience (include dates, sites and locations; paid and unpaid; any residency participation)
- Education Background
- Scholarly activities (research, presentations, publications, honors, awards)
- Professional activities (leadership, certifications, professional organization membership, service on committees)
- Community Service/Volunteerism