DNP Pediatric Primary Care NP curriculum
For students beginning autumn 2020 through autumn 2026
93–95
Total credits
630
Clinical hours
Full-time
Study available
Year 1
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
|
NSG 555: Perspectives on Implementing Research in Advanced Nursing Practice DNP core |
3 |
|
NSG 530: Leadership, Communication, and Professional Identity DNP core |
3 |
|
NSG 553: Foundations of Health Systems and Health Economics DNP core |
3 |
|
NURS 573: Foundational Seminar in Advanced Practice Nursing Track/shared |
1 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
|
NMETH 535: Nursing Inquiry to Support Evidence-Based Practice DNP core |
4 |
|
NSG 551: Health Politics and Policy DNP core |
3 |
|
NSG 552: Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity DNP core |
3 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
|
NMETH 533: Appraisal and Translation of Evidence for Practice DNP core |
5 |
|
NURS 552: Wellness, Health Promotion, and Disease Prevention DNP core |
3 |
|
NMETH 536: Methods of Program Evaluation and Quality Improvement DNP core |
4 |
Summer0 credits
No coursework this quarter.
Year 2
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
|
NSG 557: Physiology and Pathophysiology Across the Life Span APN core |
4 |
|
NCLIN 500: Comprehensive Health Assessment APN core |
3 |
|
NURS 514: Physiologic Adaptations During Pregnancy and Postpartum Track/shared |
2 |
|
NURS 529: Childhood Common Developmental and Behavior Issues Track/shared |
2 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
|
NSG 520: Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice APN core |
3 |
|
NCLIN 502: Pediatric Diagnostic Health Assessment Track/shared |
3 |
|
NURS 518: Child Management I: Acute Conditions Track/shared |
3 |
|
NSG 560: Pediatric Case Studies Track/shared |
2 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
|
NCLIN 516: Advanced Clinical Practicum I DNP core |
4 |
|
NURS 515: Common Adolescent Health Problems Track/shared |
3 |
|
NSG 566: Pediatric Pharmacology Track/shared |
2 |
|
NSG 539: Management of Common Newborn Conditions Track/shared |
1 |
|
NURS 517: Pediatric Pulmonary Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology: Clinical Applications Optional elective |
2 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
|
NCLIN 517: Advanced Clinical Practicum II DNP core |
5 |
|
NURS 500: Child Management II: Chronic Conditions Track/shared |
3 |
|
NSG 569: Pediatric Cardiac Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Management Optional elective |
2 |
Year 3
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
|
NCLIN 518: Advanced Clinical Practicum III DNP core |
7 |
|
NMETH 801: Practice Doctorate Project DNP core |
3 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
|
NCLIN 801: Advanced Clinical Practicum Immersion DNP core |
8 |
|
NMETH 801: Practice Doctorate Project DNP core |
3 |
DNP core
Courses required for all DNP students.
APN core
Courses required for all APN students.
Track/shared
Courses required for specific tracks or shared among tracks.
The Year 2 curriculum allows for up to 2 elective credits among the pediatric electives shown. This accounts for the 93–95-credit program range.
Courses and credit totals reflect the DNP Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner curriculum plan for students beginning autumn 2020 through autumn 2026. This curriculum does not apply to students who entered the program outside this cohort range.
Please contact your faculty advisers with questions about your program curriculum.