Overview

Preparation for advanced practice in primary health care, early intervention, program development and evaluation, within urban and rural community environments is emphasized.

Emphasis is also placed on assessment, differential diagnosis, management of environmental stressors and developmental outcomes of children and adolescents as a result of actual or potential health problems associated with expected and unexpected developmental transitions, and acute or chronic physical illness and /or disabilities.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students of Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care program of The University of Akron:

Applies scientific theories and research to implement the advanced nursing role.

Demonstrates competence according to national standards and guidelines in the advanced nursing role.

Demonstrates knowledge of legal, ethical, fiscal, policy, and leadership issues that impact the delivery of health care in the advanced nursing role.

Demonstrates knowledge of legal, ethical, fiscal, policy, and leadership issues that impact the advancement of the nursing profession in the advanced nursing role.

Identifies researchable nursing problems and contributes to research studies for advanced nursing and health care practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Pediatric/Adolescent Assessment

Child & Adolescent Health Nursing I

Pharmacology for Child & Adolescent Health Nursing

Information Management in Advanced Nursing Practice

Policy Issues in Nursing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Applications to the MSN program in Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care are accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Akron, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited nursing program

Three letters of recommendation

300 word essay describing professional goals

Interview prior to beginning the program

Current State of Ohio license to practice nursing

Prerequisite courses: Undergraduate Statistics, Nursing Research, Basic Health Assessment, Computer Skills, Graduate-level Statistics

One year experience with children in pediatric nursing

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24090 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24090 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

14490 USD / year

≈ 14490 USD / year

Living costs

Akron

United States

890 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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