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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.
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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 13 credit program will be divided into three courses, focused on comprehensive diagnosis, evaluation, management and follow-up of acute and chronic health problems.
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GE Disclosure
View the Gainful Employment Disclosure Statement for this online program.
Curriculum
Plan of Study
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Semester 1
- Pediatric Acute Care I- (5 credits) -3 credits didactic, 2 credits clinical
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Semester 2
- Pediatric Acute Care II- (4-5 credits)- 2 credits didactic, 2-3 credits clinical
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Semester 3
- Pediatric Acute Care III-(3-4 credits)- 1 credit didactic, 2-3 credits clinical
Students must take the higher course credit for one of these courses
*Pediatric Acute Care Practicum (110.648) - some students, based on a gap analysis of previous experiences, may need additional coursework to meet the required clinical hours
Onsite Dates
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Pediatric Acute Care Mandatory Onsite Simulation Dates
- October 11-12, 2018
- February 7-8, 2019
Course Schedules and Descriptions Academic Catalog
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