Overview

Using best evidence, specialty pediatric courses focus on health promotion and disease management with an emphasis on preventive care and the development of a framework for supportive, family-centered, culturally appropriate advanced nursing practice for infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Practicing faculty with clinical experience teach the specialty coursework and clinical experiences, which will enrich learning.

Career Opportunities

The pediatric nurse practitioner role is well established in all urban and most rural areas of Arizona. Graduates of the Advanced Nursing Practice (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) program at Arizona State University are prepared to provide comprehensive health care for newborns and youths.

Possible careers include:

clinical education and training of future health care providers
community health centers
fast track emergency department
outpatient primary and secondary health care clinics
specialty health care

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Evidence-Based Care in Advanced Practice
Health Care Outcome Management
Systems Thinking in a Complex Healthcare Environment
Individual and Innovation Leadership in Healthcare Practice
Developmentally Based Care of the Well Child
Well Child Advanced Practicum
Management of Common Problems in Pediatric Primary Care
Management of Complex and Chronic Health Problems in Pediatric Primary Care

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Phoenix, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing from a nationally recognized, regionally accredited institution.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
three professional letters of recommendation
resume
goal statement
admission essay
proof of English proficiency

A current unencumbered RN license in the state in which the student plans to do clinical practicums is required.

An interview with program faculty is required.
One year of clinical experience working in the student's specialty population is preferred.
Health and safety requirements include passing disposition on a background clearance and satisfactory completion of a substance screen.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Phoenix

United States

900 - 1450 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

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