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Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (PCNS)

This specialty area within the Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares pediatric clinical nurse specialists (PCNSs) to serve as expert clinicians for patients from birth to young adulthood.  Completion of this program allows graduates to take the ANCC Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pediatrics board certification exam.

This program is offered to full and part-time students.  It is structured for students to attend classes on campus.  Distance access is available for a limited number of courses.

The UW School of Nursing's graduate programs are highly ranked in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.  The graduate faculty brings expertise in teaching, research and clinical practice with children, adolescents and their families.

The focus of your education as a PCNS includes health assessment, health promotion and illness prevention.

Specialty Information

Jennifer Sonney
Director, Pediatric Graduate Specialty
Phone: (206) 685-7030
E-mail: jsonney@uw.edu

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For general application and admissions questions, contact:

Academic Services
UW School of Nursing
Phone: (206) 543-8736 or 1 (800) 759-NURS
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