Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Pediatrics with Acute Care Focus (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or PNP-AC)

The PNP-AC focuses on the care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with complex acute, chronic, and critical health conditions. The focus of care includes complex monitoring and ongoing management of intensive therapies. The PNP-AC provides comprehensive care in settings such as hospitals, intensive care units, emergency departments, and subspecialty clinics.

Graduates are eligible to sit for certification through the PACNP National Certification Exam through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.

How to Apply

Degree Plan

Alejandra Valenzuela. DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC

Clinical Assistant Professor
Coordinator/Advisor: Pediatric NP-Acute Care
915-747-7293, Rm. 340
abvalenzuela@utep.edu

Roberta Durk-Gomez DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC

Clinical Assistant Professor
Coordinator/Advisor: Pediatric NP-Acute Care/Pediatric NP-Primary Care
915-747-7285, Rm. 316
radurk@utep.edu

Program Features:

• Flexibility for working professionals (Didactic courses in seven week format)
  
• 49 credit hours online program over two calendar years (Fall, Spring, Summer)
• 765 clinical clock hours
• Innovative simulation lab experiences incorporated
• Two admission cycle per year (Fall and Spring)
  
• Curriculum aligned with the:
  • Essentials of Master's Education in Nursing (AACN, 2011)
  • Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification & Education (2008)
    
  • National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) (2016)
    

  Program Information:

• There is a Nurse Practitioner major fee ( Tuition/Fees )
• During specialty courses, usually the last three semesters, NP students:
  • May be asked to come to campus a maximum of three times per semester
  • Will participate in formative evaluations using innovative simulation lab experiences
    
• May be required to travel 200 miles or more to fulfill appropriate clinical requirements
• State Authorization

Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner