Overview

As advanced practice nurses, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care (PNP-ACs) provide evidence-based quality care for our most vulnerable pediatric patients. The certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in acute care (CPNP-AC) provides care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with acute, complex, critical, and chronic illness across a variety of care settings. 

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (PNP-AC) program at University of Virginia is dedicated to providing exceptional, affordable education in accordance with AACN, NONPF, and PNCB standards in the preparation of pediatric nurses as leaders, scholars, and expert licensed independent practitioners in the care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with acute, complex, critical, and chronic illness.

Our Approach

Intimate—classes are small, dynamic, and filled with like-minded learners
Mentorship—access to world-class nursing faculty, exceptional mentors, cutting-edge research, and top-of-the-line clinical facilities
Hands-on experience—more than 600 hours of clinical experience
Flexibility—full- and part-time options available
Top-ranked—we are proud to offer clinical and faculty affiliations with Virginia's #1 UVA Medical Center, and top-ranked UVA Children's Hospital
The best for kids—four specialties at the UVA Children's Hospital are nationally ranked: urology, cardiology & heart surgery, neonatology, and nephrology (US News `17)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Pathophysiology
Advanced Pharmacology
Advanced Neonatal and Pediatric Assessment and Reasoning
Transition to Advanced Practice
Research and Biostatistical Processes for Health Care
Health Policy: Leading Change to Advance Population Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlottesville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The School of Nursing welcomes applications from international students for its graduate degree programs. International applicants must submit the regular admissions application plus additional requirements.

Applicants must have a RN license from a US state at the time you submit your admissions application.

Three recommendations are required from individuals who can speak directly about your ability to pursue study at the doctoral level.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

35832 USD / year

≈ 35832 USD / year
Out-of-State

35832 USD / year

≈ 35832 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21942 USD / year

≈ 21942 USD / year

Living costs

Charlottesville

United States

990 - 1600 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (PNP-AC).

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