Advanced Graduate Certificate in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (On Hold)

Plan Description

Individuals who already have a master’s degree in nursing, and meet the admission qualifications will be allowed to take courses as a non-degree student. No degree will be awarded, but a certificate documenting completion of the course work will be provided and transcripts showing completion of the courses will be available. Each individual applicant will be evaluated to determine the courses required in order to complete the specific certificate program. Additional courses beyond the minimum courses needed for the certificate program may be required if the applicant’s earned MS in nursing lack courses required by the UNLV School of Nursing.

This pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) post-master’s certificate program will allow those who already hold a master’s degree in nursing to return to UNLV to obtain specialization as a pediatric nurse practitioner.

Plan Admission Requirements

1. Completed online Graduate College application.
2. Two copies of official transcripts of all course work taken for both baccalaureate and master’s degrees sent directly from the granting institutions to the School of Nursing (SON) and to the Graduate College.
3. Upload into the online application:
   1. Two letters of recommendation.
   2. 300 word statement of goals and reasons for seeking a PNP post-master’s certificate.
   3. Current resume or vitae.
   4. Current valid Nevada RN license or eligibility to obtain a Nevada RN license.
   5. Health and malpractice insurance, Hepatitis B vaccination, negative drug screen, background check & a current BLS certificate.
4. Students are expected to have basic computer skills, including word processing.

All domestic and international applicants must review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements.

Plan Requirements

Total Credits Required: 35

Course Requirements 

Required Courses – Credits: 35

NURS 704 - Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice 

NURS 714 - Family Theory and Assessment in Primary Care: 

NURS 730 - Pharmacology in Primary Care 

NURS 731 - Advanced Pediatric Health Assessment 

NURS 734 - Primary Care in Pediatrics: The Well Child and Adolescent 

NURS 744 - Primary Care in Pediatrics: Common Problems 

NURS 752 - Role of the Nurse Practitioner 

NURS 764 - Primary Care in Pediatrics: Chronic Conditions 

Certificate Requirements 

Completion of a minimum of 35 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 3.00.

Plan Certificate Completion Requirements

The student must submit all required forms to the Graduate College and then apply for graduation in MyUNLV by the appropriate deadline.