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

Starting 2023-05-15 00:00:00

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Starting 2023-08-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00

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More details

Domestic applicants should apply six weeks before intended date of enrollment

International applicants should apply six months before intended date of enrollment

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health Nursing Health Sciences View 1636 other Masters in Public Health in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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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 Fee

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International

22410 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 747 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

13260 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 442 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Akron

890 - 1300 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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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