Prepare for a rewarding career as a Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP-PC) through an online, faith-based program that aligns with your life and values.
SAU's uniquely designed, online nurse practitioner bridge programs are ideal for working nurses interested in advancing their credentials from ADN to MSN, or ASN to MSN.
Please note, we offer a BSN to MSN-PNP-PC degree program for registered nurses with a BSN degree.
Spring Arbor University's online RN to MSN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care program is CCNE-accredited and highly ranked for academic quality. This in-demand RN to MSN concentration will equip you with the clinical expertise to support the optimal health of children through primary care.
As a student in the online RN to MSN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care program, you can:
- Save time and money as you earn your BSN and MSN degree without skipping a beat, so you can meet your career goals with an efficient, streamlined path.
- Continue working full-time as you earn your degree on your own schedule.
- Enjoy a week off in between classes with our 7-1-7 model (7-week courses, 1-week breaks).
- Receive dedicated support from a Student Success Coach who will guide you through the program, helping you find a work-school-life balance.
- Join a close community of motivated students and caring faculty.
- Graduate prepared to take the PNP-PC certification exam (CPNP-PC).
- Experience spiritual growth through a quality educational journey rooted in faith.
For more information about our online RN to MSN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program, request a program guide.
The master's degree program in nursing at Spring Arbor University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
The online RN to MSN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care program will empower your spiritual growth while developing your advanced nursing knowledge and clinical reasoning.
As a student in the program, you will:
- Build a Leadership Mindset: Reach a new level of professionalism and intellectual development as you evolve into a nursing leader. Learn how to deliver culturally responsive and high-quality nursing care and conduct healthcare team coordination, oversight, and accountability for care delivery and outcomes.
- Gain Advanced Nursing Competencies: Develop essential knowledge and experience in assessment, diagnosis and treatment — including collaboration with appropriate pediatric specialists — for pediatric patients experiencing complex, chronic, and disabling lifelong processes.
- Understand Population-Specific Care: Use epidemiological, social and environmental data to draw inferences about the health status of pediatric patient populations, and conduct interventions to promote and preserve health and healthy lifestyles.
- Grow A Spirit of Service: Address pediatric healthcare disparities by delivering compassionate care and advocating for underserved populations and their healthcare needs, as exemplified by the Christian worldview.
Contact us to discuss Spring Arbor University's online RN to MSN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program.
The growing shortage of pediatric healthcare providers means that millions of children lack access to primary care.* You can prepare to expand critical access through Spring Arbor University's online RN to MSN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program.
PNP-PCs may provide the full spectrum of pediatric primary care services, as pediatricians do. They prescribe medication, perform examinations, diagnose illnesses and provide treatment for patients ranging from newborns to adolescents.
In some states, PNP-PCs can practice independently. PNP-PCs typically work in outpatient settings, including:
- Primary care practice
- Public health centers
- Specialty practices
The median annual wage** of PNPs is $110,000, which is 37 percent higher than RNs.***
*Journal of Pediatric Health Care
**American Association of Nurse Practitioners
***U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Featured courses:
- NUR702: Advanced Pediatric Physical Assessment and Pharmacotherapeutics
- NUR703: Advanced Primary Care of Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Their Families
- NUR781: Integration of Evidence for Advanced Clinical Practice
Download a program guide for a complete listing of courses.
As a student in the online RN to MSN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care program, you will see a return on your educational investment.
Spring Arbor University is recognized as a “Best Value” school by U.S. News & World Report. The online RN to MSN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care program provides academic quality with competitively priced tuition of $767 per credit hour.
You may also be eligible to receive financial aid. SAU will work with you to determine any benefits for which you qualify, including student aid, military discounts and tax benefits.
