DNP: Pediatric Dual Primary/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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OVERVIEW
Meet the growing need for pediatric nurses
In the top-ranked DNP program at Johns Hopkins, you can become a pediatric nurse practitioner who is dually prepared in primary care and acute care. One of the only DNP dual pediatric primary and acute care nurse practitioner programs in the country, you’ll learn to diagnose and manage acute, complex acute, critical, and chronic primary health problems in pediatric patients. Graduate a leader in clinical practice, ready to drive health care forward.
Students who earn their DNP will be eligible to apply for certification as a primary care pediatric nurse practitioner and as an acute care pediatric nurse practitioner.
Academic and professional success resources are available to support DNP students. Johns Hopkins faculty have identified superb mentors, and dedicated academic support staff can work with you to identify DNP projects that build upon work currently being done at Johns Hopkins Hospitals and partner institutions.
Program Details
Tuition & Fees
Estimated Tuition Cost: $1,939 per credit See Cost of Attendance Details
Financial Aid: There are numerous options for financing your education including grants, scholarships, federal loans, and employment programs. Learn more.
Upcoming Deadlines
Fall entry: Nov 1 and Jan 15
Requirements
Admission Criteria
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree or an entry-level nursing master’s degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from a comparable foreign institution
Scholastic GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Applicants must submit evidence of current nursing license from an authorized state
One year of full-time pediatric RN experience in an acute care setting engaged in the direct care of physiologically unstable pediatric patients within an acute care environment (critical care, intermediate care, Level 1 pediatric ED, stepdown, pediatric med-surg, hem-onc preferred) required by the start of the program.*
Three letters of recommendation (both academic and professional references; check FAQs for detailed guidance on completing this requirement)
Official Transcripts (from all previous colleges/universities)
Current Resume /CV (check FAQs for detailed guidance on completing this requirement)
Goal statement
GRE scores are accepted but not required
Interview with faculty (if moved forward by admissions committee)
*Students without the required experience can apply to the DNP Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program and following the DNP, can apply to the Post Master’s Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
Prerequisites
Undergraduate Statistics * Take at Hopkins Nursing. Course must be completed at a regionally accredited college or university with a letter grade of B or better. Grade of B- will not be accepted.
A Maryland RN license (or licensure from a compact state) is required prior to the start of the term when students begin clinical coursework. Students are required to maintain current licensure throughout the program. Additional RN licenses in surrounding states may be necessary to secure a clinical rotation. Where applicable, a current unencumbered compact (multistate) license will substitute for a single state license. Nursing licensure costs are the responsibility of the student.
* Topics should include correlation and linear regression; experimental design such as t-tests, analysis of variance and chi-square; suggested departments: psychology, sociology, education, biology, and mathematics. Statistics courses offered by business, management, and economics departments are typically more theory-based and lack the experimental design component.
State-Specific Information For Online Programs
Students currently cannot conduct clinical activities in Louisiana, New York and Oregon. For more information, please contact an admissions representative. Students should be aware of additional state-specific information for online programs.
Student Sponsorship
This program does not qualify for F-1 or J-1 student sponsorship. Legal Permanent Residents and non-immigrants who are otherwise physically present in the U.S. and in a status that allows for full or part-time study, may pursue this program
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Curriculum
This program is offered in the online with course immersions format. Program may be completed in 75 credits, 960 clinical hours and 160 project practicum hours. Please note below the semesters in which an onsite visit is required.
Plan of Study
For Current Students Admitted Fall 2023 and prior, please reference your Plan of Study.
3 Year Plan
* Indicates a semester with a required onsite immersion.
Clinical Pharmacology I (2)
Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology I (2)
Advanced Nursing Health Policy (2)
Health Promotion and Risk Reduction Across the Lifespan (2)
Biostatistics for Evidence Based Practice (2)
Clinical Pharmacology II (2)
Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology II (2)
Pediatric Growth, Development and Health Supervision (2)
Clinical Reasoning I: Clinical Management for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Problems Specific to the Newborn/Infant (3)
- Advanced Health Assessment and Measurement (3) *
Clinical Reasoning II: Clinical Management for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Common Acute Illnesses in Pediatrics (3)
The Research Process and Its Application to Evidence-Based Practice (2)
- Clinical Practicum I: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (1.5, 120cl) *
Clinical Reasoning III: Acute Complex Problems with Gender and Behavior Health (with variations) (3)
Clinical Practicum II: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (2, 160cl)
Health Finance (2)
Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care (2)
Clinical Reasoning IV-Clinical Management for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Chronic Illnesses in Pediatrics (3)
Clinical Practicum III: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (2, 160cl)
Problem Discovery (2)
Nursing Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice (2)
Analysis and Evaluation of Individual and Population Health Data (2)
Translating Evidence into Practice (2)
Peds Acute Care Clinical (1.5, 120cl)
Project Advancement (3, 80PPR)
Advanced Pediatric Acute Care Topics and Procedures (3)
- Clinical Practicum IV: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (2.5, 200cl) *
Health Information Systems and Patient Care Technologies (2)
Project Application (2, 80PPR)
Advanced Pediatric Acute Care Topics (3)
Clinical Practicum V: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (2.5, 200cl)
Clinical Data Management and Analyses (2)
Project Evaluation and Dissemination (2)
Curriculum, credit hours, and sequencing are subject to change.
** Up to 8 credits can be applied from the JHSON MSN (Entry into Nursing) Program to the DNP Advanced Practice Track.
*** A minimum of 1000 practice hours is required for DNP.
****Transfer of credit is granted on an individual basis. Please see the transfer of credit policy and complete the form to make a request.
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Tuition & Other Costs
Financial aid
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2023 – 2024
Scholarships & Grants: Grants are awards based on financial need that do not have to be repaid. Many students also benefit from scholarships and awards based on merit. Learn more.
Loans: Many students will avail themselves of loans to help finance their School of Nursing education. If necessary, we encourage you to borrow only what is absolutely essential to cover your educational costs. Learn more.
Employment: Many students locate part-time employment to help pay education expenses. Numerous positions are available on campus and within various community based organizations. These jobs provide students with opportunities to gain practical work experience. Most positions are funded through the Federal Work-Study Program. Learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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
Clinical practicum experiences are determined by the student’s advanced practice focus area, student interest, site and preceptor availability, and the student’s programmatic needs. The student will work collaboratively with the specialty Track Coordinator and the Clinical Placement Team to request sites and preceptors, with final approval by the Track Coordinator. There will be an orientation to an electronic software system where the student will take responsibility to complete requests and upload appropriate documentation. Students will be working with the Clinical Placement Team from the time they enter the program until they graduate. The Clinical Placement Team will be a part of advising sessions, orientation and immersions. The student is encouraged to work collaboratively and proactively with the team on an all-hands approach for optimal preceptor opportunities. Unauthorized states for clinicals include LA, NY and OR.
Admitted students who decide to enroll will be required to sign the “Student Expectations in the Clinical Placements Process” document prior to their first term in the program