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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care Post-Graduate Certificate

School of Nursing
School of Nursing
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Contact Information
School of Nursing - CFH Room 5-140 WDH 308 Harvard St SE Minneapolis, MN 55455
Email: gophernursing@umn.edu
Website: https://nursing.umn.edu/academics/certificates/post-graduate-certificate-program-overview
  • Program Type: Post-baccalaureate credit certificate/licensure/endorsement
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2023
  • Length of program in credits: 16 to 28
  • This program requires summer semesters for timely completion.
  • Degree: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care Cert
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the General Information section of this website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The postgraduate certificate program in nursing offers students with a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree in a clinical nursing specialty area the opportunity to complete an additional area of study. Completion of required coursework and practice hours provides eligibility to take certification examination.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Program Delivery
  • partially online (between 50% to 80% of instruction is online)
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program is 3.00.
DNP with coursework in the 3 of the 5 following subjectareas: adv. physiology, adv. pathophysiology,pharmacology,pharmacotherapeutics, adv.health assessment is required foradmission to this program
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
All applicants must have a current registered nurse license.
Special Application Requirements:
Applicants are required to submit transcripts from allinstitutions where post-secondary credit was earned,reference materials containing an Admission ReferenceForm and personal letter of reference from two separateindividuals, two essays, a current curriculum vitae/resume,a current registered nurse license, and English languageproficiency scores (if applicable).
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
  • TOEFL
    • Internet Based - Total Score: 95
    • Paper Based - Total Score: 586
  • MELAB
    • Final score: 85
Key to test abbreviations (TOEFL, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the General Information section of this website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required for students to remain in good standing.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Core Courses (0 to 12 credits)
Completion of the following coursework is required for the post-graduate certificate program. Students who have not completed these courses or their equivalents prior to admission must do so to meet requirements. Consult with the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Director to evaluate prior APRN coursework for equivalency. NURS 5229 must be taken for 3 credits.
NURS 5200 - Advanced Holistic Health Assessment for the Advanced Practice Nurse (3.0 cr)
NURS 5222 - Advanced Human Physiology (2.0 cr)
NURS 5226 - Advanced Human Pathophysiology (2.0 cr)
NURS 5228 - Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing (2.0 cr)
NURS 5229 - Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics (3.0-4.0 cr)
Required Courses (16 credits)
Take the following courses. NURS 7312 should be taken for 2 credits; NURS 7314 should be taken for 3 credits; NURS 7324 should be taken for 3 credits.
NURS 5227 - Pharmacology for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care (2.0 cr)
NURS 7312 - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care Skills Practicum (1.0-2.0 cr)
NURS 7313 - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care I (3.0 cr)
NURS 7314 - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Practicum I (2.0-3.0 cr)
NURS 7323 - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care II (3.0 cr)
NURS 7324 - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Practicum II (2.0-3.0 cr)
 
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NURS 5200 - Advanced Holistic Health Assessment for the Advanced Practice Nurse
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Summer
Provides students with advanced holistic health assessment knowledge and skills needed for ANP across the life span. Prepares students to utilize advanced health assessment skills to differentiate between normal, variations of normal and abnormal findings. Integrates Integrates EB data into a comprehensive health assessment. prereq: Admission to advanced practice nursing area of study (DNP or Post-Graduate certificate program), instr consent
NURS 5222 - Advanced Human Physiology
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course focuses on principles of cellular and systems physiology that affect maintenance of homeostasis and health across the diverse and population-specific lifespan. Students will learn about cellular physiology which is then applied to 1) understanding general principles of physiology and 2) neural and humoral control of physiological systems (rheological, renal, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, sensory, musculoskeletal, immune, and reproductive). Students will apply this knowledge to interpret changes in normal functions that deviate from the healthy state. This course serves as the foundation for understanding the pathophysiological state and also for building clinical reasoning skills needed in the various speciality areas of the advanced practice role.
NURS 5226 - Advanced Human Pathophysiology
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course will provide an in-depth review of pathophysiological principles at the mechanistic and clinical levels across the lifespan. Basic science principles will be reviewed in conjunction with clinical assessments and diagnoses, to effectively inform therapeutic decision making. Deviations from normal physiological processes will be a focus across all systems. Clinical case studies will be used to enhance understanding of key scientific principles at the local and systemic levels. Students will be able to apply knowledge gained in clinical settings on common diseases as well as rare and esoteric disorders using current research, theory, and relevant case studies.
NURS 5228 - Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Overview of pharmacological principles for commonly used medication classes. Each drug class, related physiology. Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drug classes and specific medications. prereq: Grad nursing student or instr consent
NURS 5229 - Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics
Credits: 3.0 -4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course focuses on the prescription and application of the principles of drug therapy, patterns of drug use, prescriptive privileges, and prescription writing for advanced practice nurses. Students review the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of commonly used drug classes, and the pharmacotherapeutic treatment guidelines for the management of health conditions in various age groups.
NURS 5227 - Pharmacology for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Summer
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of medications used in the pediatric acute care setting. Content provided in this course will enable the students to select pharmacologic agents safely and appropriately for the management of acute and chronic health care problems of pediatric patients. The course addresses representative drugs of pharmacologic groups, indications for use, drug selection, titration of dose, key adverse effects, drug to drug interactions, and monitoring of therapy.
NURS 7312 - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care Skills Practicum
Credits: 1.0 -2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Summer
This course provides the student with exposure to advanced skills commonly performed in pediatric acute care settings. The student will apply this knowledge as they formulate and implement individualized patient-centered health care management plans to support positive health outcomes in acute care settings.
NURS 7313 - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
The first of two theoretical courses focusing on the principles of diagnostic evaluation and treatment of acutely and chronically ill and injured pediatric patients. Synthesis and application of nursing theory, research, and evidence-based practice standards in the evaluation and implementation of safe and effective interventions in care and treatment of acutely and chronically ill and injured pediatric patients.
NURS 7314 - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Practicum I
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall
In this practicum, the student will have practical application of the PNP-AC role in a variety of acute care clinical settings. Emphasis will be on nursing intervention strategies including diagnostics, therapeutics, education, and follow-up of clinical outcomes.
NURS 7323 - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care II
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
The second of two theoretical courses focusing on the principles of diagnostic evaluation and treatment of acutely and critically ill pediatric patients within the context of their families. Emphasis on research-based evaluation and management of the acutely and critically ill pediatric patient.
NURS 7324 - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Practicum II
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Spring
The final practicum course in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Post Graduate Certificate program. The student will have practical application of the PNP-AC role in a variety of acute care clinical settings with an emphasis on critically ill patients.