Acute/Chronic Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Rush University

Acute/Chronic Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from Rush University is a Campus Master Pediatric Nurse degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. The Role The AC PNP program, formally known as the Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Program (PCCNP), is designed to prepare experienced pediatric nurses for roles as advanced practice nurses in the subspecialty care of infants and children with complex acute/chronic conditions. The Program The graduate core and advanced practice nursing core courses emphasize the curricula requirements as outlined in the Essentials of Master\\\'s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. This coursework is available in online and/or compressed formats for distance students. Students must have at least two years of recent pediatric experience and current Pediatric Advanced Life Support training before advancing to the specialty curriculum. The AC PNP specialty curriculum starts with a core knowledge set of pediatric concepts ranging from normal growth and development through health screening and maintenance. It then advances to provide in-depth education into specialty practice for nurse practitioners working with infants, children, and their families with complex health care needs. Specialty courses are provided in a combination of online learning and compressed campus visits. Graduates are prepared to meet the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Competencies as defined by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. Graduates receive a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree . Post-Master\\\'s Certificate study is also available and is individualized for each student based on previous graduate education and advanced practice nursing experience. Career Opportunities Graduates of the AC PNP program work with patients and families to meet the demands of their disease, illness, or injury in a variety of settings that include, but are not limited to: intensive care, emergency care, specialty service, inpatient unit, and transport team. View more details on Rush University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Pediatric Nurse courses.