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A MS(N) in pediatric nurse practitioner-primary care (PNP-PC) from MU can help you enhance your career in pediatrics. Continue working as you gain the knowledge and skills you need to advance. Learn from experienced practicing faculty who belong to a network of nurses across the nation.

Students who pursue the pediatric nurse practitioner-primary care MS(N) will:

Be prepared to deliver evidence-based comprehensive primary health care to children from birth through young adult.

Gain in-depth knowledge and experience in pediatric primary health care including well child care, promotion and prevention, and the management of common pediatric acute illness and chronic conditions.

Understand how to work independently and collaboratively to integrate advanced knowledge in the delivery of health care to pediatric populations including rural and underserved.

Program structure

This program is blended: You may complete all course work online but an on-campus visit is required once per year.

Courses are semester-based. How long it takes to complete the program depends on your academic progress so far. If you want to study part time, the program will most likely take you three years to complete.

Career prospects

Seamless BSN-to-DNP with an MS(N) option

This MS(N) program makes it easy for you to continue your education and earn your DNP if you choose. With this program, you have the opportunity to sit for your APRN certification and start earning more while you鈥檙e starting your DNP course work. Courses have a focus on supporting you as you transition to practicing as an APRN.