The Child Health concentration prepares graduates for advanced practice in the care of children. Graduates qualify to sit for the certification as pediatric nurse practitioners and may take an examination from either the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board or the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Our child health graduates continue to have a 100% pass rate on the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. This is 3 years in a row at 100% and a 10 year average of 97 percent!

Nurses gain knowledge in health promotion, disease prevention, and common health alterations of children in primary care, ambulatory care, and acute care settings. Clinical experiences are tailored to meet students needs for advanced practice preparation. Students will typically be placed in a series of individually precepted clinical experiences. Experienced practitioners work collaboratively with the nursing faculty to provide a diverse range of clinical learning opportunities.

Select students have the opportunity to apply for an additional semester's work that focuses on promoting the health of children with disabilities. Students who enroll will gain competencies in interdisciplinary studies in developmental disabilities. Tuition and stipends are available for the additional semester of study. Partnership with people with Disabilities.