Overview

The Master in Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner from Marquette University graduates will also have competence in leadership, evidence-based care and translational research methods for quality improvement as well as preparation at the very highest level to apply advanced clinical assessment and management skills to complex health problems.

Program Highlights

Graduates will be academically eligible for certification as a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Work closely with advisor throughout nursing graduate program.
Learn from faculty who are jointly appointed between Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and are in clinical practice at Children’s Hospital in Wisconsin.
Spend an entire semester training with the more than 200 advanced practice nurses in 33 specialties at Children’s Hospital in Wisconsin.
Gain access to two high-fidelity simulation labs (Marquette and Children’s) in a curriculum that weaves leveled simulation experiences throughout the clinical experiences.

Qualifications

Applicants to the BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) program should have graduated with, or be about to graduate with, a bachelor’s degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program with an upper division major in nursing.
The required minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.000 on a 4.000 scale is required for the BSN to DNP. For graduates of foreign nursing schools, a formal evaluation of their nursing program of study documenting equivalency to a U.S. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree must be submitted.
Unencumbered Registered Nurse license to practice in the United States. A Wisconsin or eNLC license is required at the time of admission.
BCLS from the American Heart Association, which must be maintained during all programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concepts and Interventions for Health Problems Across the Lifespan
Complex/Chronic Pediatric Health Conditions
Seminar in Child and Family Health
Nursing Therapeutics for Acute/Critical Illnesses in Children
Acutely Ill Children Practicum
Organizational and Systems Leadership

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges or universities - must reflect undergraduate courses in health assessment, nursing research and statistics (including inferential analysis).
Three completed recommendation letters prepared by previous or present employers and teachers familiar with graduate education in nursing. (Post-master's certificate requires only one completed recommendation.)
A resume and written statement of professional goals, including reasons for pursuing graduate study.
An interview may be required.
International applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.
All applicants must be registered in the United States as a professional nurse. Graduates of nursing schools in foreign countries must successfully complete the certification program administered by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools and must be licensed in Wisconsin.

Work experience

Two years of practice in an acute care setting is required for acute care students prior to beginning clinical practicum course work.

Tuition Fees

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67000 USD / year

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67000 USD / year

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67000 USD / year

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Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 USD / month

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