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Overview
The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care course offered by Wright State University is designed to help you prepare to become an advanced practice nurse who can provide care for children from birth to 21 years.
Features
As a PNP, you will be qualified to perform complete physical exams, take health histories, diagnose and treat common acute minor illnesses or injuries, order and interpret lab results and x-rays, manage stable chronic illness, counsel clients and provide health education. Many may prescribe medications according to state law.
Coursework aligned with clinical experiences specific to specialization focus provides the knowledge, skills, and values inherent in the development of clinical excellence as a PNP. You will have course assignments and clinical experiences specific to the primary care area. You will be precepted by pediatricians or PNPs with clinical experiences in a variety of primary care settings. The concentration consists of advanced clinical practice and nursing science, built on a core of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and family-centered care. The total concentration is 45 semester hours.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Statistics and Research
- Role Development and Leadership
- Health Policy, Politics, and Issues
- Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice
- Nursing Research and Evidence for Practice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
49 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Nursing Health Sciences View 1622 other Masters in Public Health in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Graduate School application (online)
- Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Resume/curriculum vitae
- Meaningful clinical experience essay
- Statement of professional goals
- Provide name and email address of two references for letters of recommendation
- Current or most recent supervisor
- Faculty member from your nursing program or previous employer
Tuition Fee
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International
24286 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12143 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
24286 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12143 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
14298 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7149 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Dayton
880 - 1352 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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