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Students of the Pediatric Primary Care and Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Dual Option) (Online) program of Drexel University will also become experts in delivering care to infants, children, and adolescents with acute and complex health disorders. This elite MSN was developed and is taught by Drexel University’s renowned faculty from the nationally ranked College of Nursing and Health Professionals.

The program's curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the critical use of new technology. Nurse practitioners specializing in pediatric primary and acute care will be able to meet the health care needs required by children and families with acute, complex care with a promotion of optimal wellness.

Features

The master's degree in nursing at Drexel University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Courses taught by experienced and board certified faculty from Drexel’s acclaimed College of Nursing and Health Professions

Access to CNHP’s state-of-the-art patient simulation lab

Graduates of the dual option program are eligible for the Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification exam through ANCC or PNCB. The Acute Care Pediatric Certification exam is offered through the PNCB.

Synchronous online lectures offer a highly interactive learning format that challenges and engages students

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Confronting Issues in Contemporary Health Care Environments

Advanced Ethical Decision Making in Health Care

Quality and Safety in Healthcare

Research Methods and Biostatistics

Evaluation and Translation of Health Research

Pathophysiology

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Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

62 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from program fully accredited by National League of Nursing (NLN) and/or American Association Colleges of Nursing (AACN.) The accrediting body for NLN is ACEN and the accrediting body for the American Association Colleges of Nursing is CCNE.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above from your BSN
A minimum of one year nursing experience in a pediatric acute care setting
A current, unrestricted United States RN license
Current PALS certification

Tuition Fees

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20119 USD / year

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20119 USD / year

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In-State

20119 USD / year

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