Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Marquette University

Overview

The Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner programme at Marquette University is designed to equip registered nurses with the advanced skills necessary to manage complex acute and chronic health problems in children. This rigorous academic pathway ensures that graduates are prepared to provide high-level clinical assessment and independent management for families within diverse healthcare settings.

Students benefit from a curriculum that integrates leadership, evidence-based care, and translational research methods. The programme focuses on quality improvement and the application of advanced clinical skills to address the most challenging pediatric health issues. This comprehensive approach ensures that practitioners can operate at the highest level of professional nursing practice.

Why Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at Marquette University?

Marquette University maintains a distinctive partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin, allowing students to learn from faculty who hold joint appointments and remain active in clinical practice. This connection provides a direct link between academic theory and the realities of modern pediatric critical care.

A significant feature of the programme is the extensive clinical training conducted at Children’s Hospital in Wisconsin. Students spend an entire semester working alongside over 200 advanced practice nurses across 33 different specialties. This immersive experience is supported by access to two high-fidelity simulation laboratories located at both the university and the hospital.

The teaching methodology weaves levelled simulation experiences throughout the clinical rotations to build confidence and technical proficiency. For those in the DNP track, faculty members work closely with students to tailor final clinical hours, ensuring that specific learning objectives and professional interests are met before graduation.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 67000 per year
• National fee: USD 67000 per year
• Local fee: USD 67000 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to provide a foundation in advanced practice before moving into specialised pediatric topics. Modules may include:

• Pathophysiological Concepts for Advanced Nursing Practice
• Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
• Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
• Ethics, Policy, and Health Care Advocacy
• Organizational and Systems Leadership
• Health Promotion Across the Lifespan
• Complex/Chronic Pediatric Health Conditions
• Child and Family Health
• Nursing Therapeutics for Acute/Critical Illnesses in Children
• Acutely/Chronically Ill Children Practicum
• Critically Ill Children Practicum

Careers with Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Graduates of the programme are academically eligible to sit for national certification as Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioners. This qualification opens doors to advanced roles in intensive care units, emergency departments, and specialised pediatric acute care clinics.

The extensive clinical hours completed at Children’s Hospital in Wisconsin provide students with a professional network and practical experience highly valued by healthcare employers. Many graduates find employment in tertiary care centres, children's hospitals, and multi-specialty medical groups focusing on acute and chronic pediatric management.