Prepare to serve acute pediatric patients and lead as a nurse practitioner in this hybrid degree program from Loma Linda University School of Nursing.

LLU School of Nursing: Acute Care Pediatric Practitioner

In this acute care pediatric nurse practitioner program (ACPNP), you’ll learn how to manage complex pediatric conditions and reduce health risks for your patients. This program will prepare you to manage both short- and long-term care scenarios while also training for professional impact and leadership roles.

ACPNPs play a critical role in responding to rapidly evolving clinical scenarios. Possible career settings include a variety of pediatric critical settings, including emergency departments, hospitals, pediatric clinics, and intensive care units.

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A Whole-Person Education

Following Christ’s example of compassionate healing, the School of Nursing equips you with the essential training you need for whole-person care as a nursing practitioner and leader in acute care pediatrics.

Program Highlights

  • In this hybrid program, most classes meet asynchronously online with a schedule of quarterly in-person meetings. 
  • The Doctor of Nursing Practice project can be completed in your current workplace. 
  • Graduates are eligible to sit for The National Certification Corporation’s (NCC) examination to certify Neonatal Nurse Practitioners.
  • Clinical sites are provided for all DNP students.

 

ACPNP with young patient

 

ACPNP with young patient
 

Course Sampling

  • Pharmacology in Advanced Practice
  • Advanced Health Assessment
  • Ethics and Health Disparities
  • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum  
 
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Quick Facts

3 years, 
9 months

hybrid program

40% 
job growth

expected for NPs (bls.gov)

Educating nursing leaders

since 1905

Take the Next Step to Serve

Take your next step toward a life-changing path as an ACPNP with convenient, flexible education from Loma Linda University.

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