Overview
- What You Will Do: Care for children and young adults by collecting medical histories, assessing and diagnosing, prescribing medication, educating patients and parents, focusing on preventative care and more.
- Where Will You Work: Private clinics, community health clinics, children’s hospitals, schools, summer camps, and more.
- Employment Projections: There is a 31 percent anticipated growth for all NP roles between 2016 and 2026.
- How Much Will I Earn: The salary range for Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioners (PPCNPs) goes from $70,000 to $110,000.
- Number of Programs: 87 PPCNP programs exist in the U.S.
- How Long Does It Take to Become a PPCNP: PPCNP master’s programs take 2 to 3 years to complete.
- Requirements to Become One: You will first need to get an RN license and earn a bachelor’s degree and master’s in nursing, then you can get your NP license.
What are the Best Pediatric Primary Care NP Programs in Each State?
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- University of Arizona
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences-Little Rock
- Loma Linda University
- The Catholic University of America
- University of South Florida College of Nursing
- Augusta University
- University of Hawaii @ Manoa-MEPN
- University of Illinois at Chicago
- Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
- Northern Kentucky University
- Grambling State Univ
- University of Maryland-Baltimore
- Northeastern University - Accelerated
- Wayne State University
- St Catherine University
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- University of Nebraska Medical Center
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas
- Rutgers University SON Newark
- University of New Mexico College of Nursing
- CUNY Lehman College
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- University of Akron Main Campus
- University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
- Villanova University
- Medical University of South Carolina
- South Dakota State University
- Union University
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- University of Utah College of Nursing
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- University of Washington
- West Virginia University
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
#1 in Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Administration Bldg Suite 1070, Birmingham, AL - 35294-0110
(205) 934-4011
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
- Award Levels: Accelerated MSN, Bachelor, BSN to PhD, MSN, MSN to DNP
Nurse Admin:
Maria Shirey, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, ANEF, FACHE, FNAP, FAAN
Title: Professor and Associate Dean
University Information
Total Faculty: 2544
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $8,568
Book and Supplies: $1,200
Percent Received Aid: 96%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $9,344
Percent Admitted: 81%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 26%
Graduation Rate: 61%
#1 in Arizona
University of Arizona
- 1401 E University, Tucson, AZ - 85721-0066
- (520) 621-2211
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated MSN, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
Nurse Admin:
Hyochol Brian Ahm, PhD, MSN, MS-CTS, MS-ECE, APRN, ANP-BC, FAAN
Title: Dean and Professor
University Information
- Total Faculty: 2902
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $12,736
- Book and Supplies: $900
- Percent Received Aid: 95%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $12,861
- Percent Admitted: 85%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 65%
#1 in Arkansas
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences-Little Rock
- 4301 W Markham, Little Rock, AR - 72205-7199
- (501) 296-1275
- Programs: Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
- Award Levels: APRN Certificate, Bachelor, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, LPN to BSN, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
Nurse Admin:
Patricia Cowan, PhD, RNI FAAN
Title: Dean and Chief Nurse Administrator
University Information
- Total Faculty: 518
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: N/A
- Book and Supplies: N/A
- Percent Received Aid: N/A
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $2,204,374
- Percent Admitted: N/A
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: N/A
- Graduation Rate: N/A
#1 in California
Loma Linda University
- 11139 Anderson Street, Loma Linda, CA - 92350
- (909) 558-1000
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Associate, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, Doctor of Nursing, LPN to BSN, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
Nurse Admin:
Shawn B. Collins, PhD, DNP CRNA, FAANA
Title: Dean, School of Nursing
University Information
- Total Faculty: 438
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: N/A
- Book and Supplies: N/A
- Percent Received Aid: N/A
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $5,573,739
- Percent Admitted: N/A
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: N/A
- Graduation Rate: N/A
#1 in District of Columbia
The Catholic University of America
- 620 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, DC - 20064
- (202) 319-5000
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, Doctor of Nursing, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
Nurse Admin:
Marie T Nolan, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
Title: Interim Dean
University Information
- Total Faculty: 455
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $1,000
- Book and Supplies: N/A
- Percent Received Aid: 98%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $27,451
- Percent Admitted: 82%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 74%
#1 in Florida
University of South Florida College of Nursing
- 4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL - 33620-9951
- (813) 974-2011
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, MSN, MSN to DNP
Nurse Admin:
Usha Menon, PhD, RNI FAAN
Title: Dean and Professor
University Information
- Total Faculty: 2385
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $6,410
- Book and Supplies: $1,100
- Percent Received Aid: 92%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $8,820
- Percent Admitted: 49%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 74%
#1 in Georgia
Augusta University
- 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA - 30912
- (706) 721-0211
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Direct Entry MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, NAP, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated MSN, Bachelor, Doctor of Nursing, Post Master's NP Certificate
Nurse Admin:
Neil J. MacKinnon, BSc, MSc, PhD, FCSHP, FNAP
Title: Acting Dean
University Information
- Total Faculty: 1159
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $8,832
- Book and Supplies: $1,240
- Percent Received Aid: 93%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $8,436
- Percent Admitted: 83%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 47%
#1 in Hawaii
University of Hawaii @ Manoa-MEPN
Nancy Atmospera-Walch School of Nursing
- 2500 Campus Road, Honolulu, HI - 96822-2217
- (808) 956-8111
- Programs: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated MSN, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, Doctor of Nursing, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
Nurse Admin:
Clementia D. Ceria-Ulep, PhD, MS, RN
Title: Interim Dean
University Information
- Total Faculty: 1344
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $12,186
- Book and Supplies: $1,350
- Percent Received Aid: 72%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $7,675
- Percent Admitted: 84%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 62%
#1 in Illinois
University of Illinois at Chicago
- 601 S Morgan, Chicago, IL - 60607
- (312) 996-7000
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
- Award Levels: Accelerated MSN, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
Nurse Admin:
Eileen Collins, PhD, RN, FAAN, ATSF
Title: Dean
University Information
- Total Faculty: 2502
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $14,126
- Book and Supplies: $1,400
- Percent Received Aid: 85%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $12,093
- Percent Admitted: 73%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 63%
#1 in Indiana
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
- 420 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN - 46202-5143
- (317) 274-5555
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Bachelor, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
Nurse Admin:
Robin P Newhouse, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Title: Dean and Distinguished Professor
University Information
- Total Faculty: 3216
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $10,044
- Book and Supplies: $1,050
- Percent Received Aid: 92%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $10,412
- Percent Admitted: 79%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 52%
#1 in Kentucky
Northern Kentucky University
- Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY - 41099
- (859) 572-5100
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN
Nurse Admin:
Kim Dinsey-Read, PhD, MSN/Ed RN
Title: Director of Nursing
University Information
- Total Faculty: 610
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $10,392
- Book and Supplies: $800
- Percent Received Aid: 99%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $7,586
- Percent Admitted: 87%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 47%
#1 in Louisiana
Grambling State Univ
- 403 Main Street, Grambling, LA - 71245
- (318) 247-3811
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Bachelor, MSN, Post Master's NP Certificate
Nurse Admin:
Meg Brown, PhD, RN ACNS-BC
Title: Associate Dean
University Information
- Total Faculty: 152
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $7,683
- Book and Supplies: $1,800
- Percent Received Aid: 98%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $7,381
- Percent Admitted: 93%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 42%
#1 in Maryland
University of Maryland-Baltimore
- 620 West Lexington St, Baltimore, MD - 21201-1627
- (410) 706-3100
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated MSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN
University Information
- Total Faculty: 2336
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: N/A
- Book and Supplies: N/A
- Percent Received Aid: N/A
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $4,503,024
- Percent Admitted: N/A
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: N/A
- Graduation Rate: N/A
#1 in Massachusetts
Northeastern University - Accelerated
- 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA - 02115-5005
- (617) 373-2000
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Accelerated MSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, BSN to PhD, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
Nurse Admin:
Denise Korniewicz, PhD, RN, FAAN
Title: Inteirm Dean And Visiting Clinical Professor
University Information
- Total Faculty: 1660
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $1,000
- Book and Supplies: N/A
- Percent Received Aid: 82%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $28,535
- Percent Admitted: 20%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 90%
#1 in Michigan
Wayne State University
- 42 W. Warren Ave., Detroit, MI - 48202
- (313) 577-2424
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
Nurse Admin:
Laurie M. Lauzon Clabo, PhD, RN
Title: Dean and Professor
University Information
- Total Faculty: 2238
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $14,043
- Book and Supplies: $1,268
- Percent Received Aid: 98%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $8,435
- Percent Admitted: 69%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 52%
#1 in Minnesota
St Catherine University
- 2004 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul, MN - 55105
- (651) 690-6000
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Associate, Bachelor, MSN, Post Master's NP Certificate
Nurse Admin:
Suzanne Lehman-Burke, DNP, RN, PHN
Title: Interim Dean of Nursing
University Information
- Total Faculty: 250
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $1,000
- Book and Supplies: N/A
- Percent Received Aid: 100%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $20,319
- Percent Admitted: 76%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 64%
#1 in Missouri
University of Missouri-Columbia
- 105 Jesse Hall, Columbia, MO - 65211
- (573) 882-2121
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, Doctor of Nursing, MSN, MSN to DNP, RN to BSN
Nurse Admin:
Lori L. Popejoy, PhD, RNI FAAN
Title: Dean
University Information
- Total Faculty: 2160
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $11,475
- Book and Supplies: $1,032
- Percent Received Aid: 93%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $10,270
- Percent Admitted: 82%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 73%
#1 in Nebraska
University of Nebraska Medical Center
- 42nd & Dewey Ave, Omaha, NE - 68198-7815
- (402) 559-4000
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN
Nurse Admin:
Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, RN, FACDONA
Title: Dean and Professor
University Information
- Total Faculty: 1415
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: N/A
- Book and Supplies: N/A
- Percent Received Aid: N/A
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $5,863,604
- Percent Admitted: N/A
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: N/A
- Graduation Rate: N/A
#1 in Nevada
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
- 4505 S Maryland Pky, Las Vegas, NV - 89154
- (702) 895-3011
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: APRN Certificate, Bachelor, Doctor of Nursing, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
Nurse Admin:
Imelda Reyes, DNP, MPH, FNP-BC, CPNP-PC, CNE, FAANP
Title: Acting Dean
University Information
- Total Faculty: 1235
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $8,737
- Book and Supplies: $1,240
- Percent Received Aid: 96%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $5,518
- Percent Admitted: 81%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 44%
#1 in New Jersey
Rutgers University SON Newark
- 249 University Avenue, Blumenthal Hall, Newark, NJ - 07102
- (973) 353-1766
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
Nurse Admin:
Linda Flynn, PhD, RNI FAAN
Title: Dean
University Information
- Total Faculty: 653
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $15,208
- Book and Supplies: $1,350
- Percent Received Aid: 85%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $13,022
- Percent Admitted: 74%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 65%
#1 in New Mexico
University of New Mexico College of Nursing
College of Nursing- Health Sciences Center
- 1700 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM - 87106
- (505) 277-0111
- Programs: Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN
Nurse Admin:
Christine Kasper, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACSM
Title: Dean And Professor
University Information
- Total Faculty: 2046
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $7,905
- Book and Supplies: $1,194
- Percent Received Aid: 96%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $5,327
- Percent Admitted: 96%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 54%
#1 in New York
CUNY Lehman College
- 250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx, NY - 10468
- (718) 960-8000
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Bachelor, MSN, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN
Nurse Admin:
Eleanor T.. Campbell, EdD, RN
Title: Chairperson and Professor
University Information
- Total Faculty: 372
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $7,410
- Book and Supplies: $1,364
- Percent Received Aid: 95%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $7,665
- Percent Admitted: 47%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 53%
#1 in North Carolina
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 103 South Bldg Cb 9100, Chapel Hill, NC - 27599
- (919) 962-2211
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, Nursing Leadership, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
Nurse Admin:
Valerie Howard, EdD, MSN, RNI CNE, ANEF, FAAN
Title: Dean
University Information
- Total Faculty: 4545
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $9,028
- Book and Supplies: $1,002
- Percent Received Aid: 64%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $15,936
- Percent Admitted: 25%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 43%
- Graduation Rate: N/A
#1 in Ohio
University of Akron Main Campus
- 302 Buchtel Common, Akron, OH - 44325-4702
- (330) 972-7111
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, BSN to PhD, LPN to BSN, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
Nurse Admin:
Timothy Meyers, Executive Director and Associate Dean
Title: PhD, MSN
University Information
- Total Faculty: 476
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $1,000
- Book and Supplies: N/A
- Percent Received Aid: 95%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $7,472
- Percent Admitted: 73%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 48%
#1 in Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
- 1105 Stonewall Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK - 73117-1221
- (405) 271-2332
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, BSN to PhD, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
Nurse Admin:
Julie Anne Hoff, PhD, MPH, RN
Title: Dean
University Information
- Total Faculty: 1237
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: N/A
- Book and Supplies: N/A
- Percent Received Aid: N/A
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $1,740,398
- Percent Admitted: N/A
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: N/A
- Graduation Rate: N/A
#1 in Pennsylvania
Villanova University
M_ Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
- 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA - 19085-1699
- (610) 519-4500
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Bachelor, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, MSN, MSN to DNP, Ph.D., Post Master's NP Certificate
Nurse Admin:
Donna S. Havens, PhD, RN, FAAN
Title: Connelly Endowed Dean
University Information
- Total Faculty: 732
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $1,100
- Book and Supplies: N/A
- Percent Received Aid: 64%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $32,435
- Percent Admitted: 31%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 92%
#1 in South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina
- 179 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC - 29425
- (843) 792-2300
- Programs: Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, MSN, MSN to DNP
Nurse Admin:
Jeannette O- Andrews, PhD, RN, FNP, FAAN
Title: Dean
University Information
- Total Faculty: 1249
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: N/A
- Book and Supplies: N/A
- Percent Received Aid: N/A
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $1,308,931
- Percent Admitted: N/A
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: N/A
- Graduation Rate: N/A
#1 in South Dakota
South Dakota State University
- 1004 Campanile Ave, Brookings, SD - 57007-1898
- (800) 952-3541
- Programs: CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, Doctor of Nursing, MSN, MSN to DNP, Ph.D., Post Master's NP Certificate
Nurse Admin:
Mary Anne Krogh, PhD, RN, APRN, CRNA, FAAN
Title: Dean
University Information
- Total Faculty: 676
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $9,299
- Book and Supplies: $1,200
- Percent Received Aid: 95%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $4,603
- Percent Admitted: 89%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 59%
#1 in Tennessee
Union University
- 1050 Union University Dr, Jackson, TN - 38305-3697
- (731) 668-1818
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingg, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, LPN to BSN, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN
Nurse Admin:
Kelly Harden, DNSc, FNP-BC
Title: Dean and Professor
University Information
- Total Faculty: 223
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $1,600
- Book and Supplies: N/A
- Percent Received Aid: 100%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $21,886
- Percent Admitted: 58%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 66%
#1 in Texas
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- 7703 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX - 78229-3900
- (210) 567-2620
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Bachelor, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
Nurse Admin:
Sonya R. Hardin, PhD, MBA, MHA, NP-c, FAAN
Title: Dean and Professor
University Information
- Total Faculty: 1339
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: N/A
- Book and Supplies: N/A
- Percent Received Aid: N/A
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $2,759,791
- Percent Admitted: N/A
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: N/A
- Graduation Rate: N/A
#1 in Utah
University of Utah College of Nursing
- 201 Presidents Circle, ROOM 201, Salt Lake City, UT - 84112-9008
- (801) 581-7200
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, MSN, MSN to DNP
Nurse Admin:
Marla J. De Jong, PhD, RN7 CCNS, FAAN
Title: Dean, Louis H. Peery Presidential Endowed Chair, and Professor
University Information
- Total Faculty: 4193
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $8,893
- Book and Supplies: $1,036
- Percent Received Aid: 87%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $8,345
- Percent Admitted: 79%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 67%
#1 in Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University
- 910 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA - 23284-2512
- (804) 828-0100
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN
Nurse Admin:
Tina Mammone, PhD, RN, NEA-BC
Title: Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President, Patient Care Services
University Information
- Total Faculty: 2496
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $15,319
- Book and Supplies: $1,240
- Percent Received Aid: 83%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $11,276
- Percent Admitted: 91%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 66%
#1 in Washington
University of Washington
- 1400 NE Campus Parkway, Seattle, WA - 98195-4550
- (206) 543-2100
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingg, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, MSN, MSN to DNP, RN to BSN
Nurse Admin:
Allison R. Webel, PhD, RN, FAAN
Title: Interim Executive Dean
University Information
- Total Faculty: 7812
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $12,076
- Book and Supplies: $900
- Percent Received Aid: 56%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $14,519
- Percent Admitted: 56%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 82%
#1 in West Virginia
West Virginia University
- PO Box 6201, Morgantown, WV - 26506
- (304) 293-0111
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Bachelor, Doctor of Nursing, MSN, MSN to DNP, Ph.D., Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN
Nurse Admin:
Tara F. Hulsey, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN
Title: Dean
University Information
- Total Faculty: 2421
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $8,976
- Book and Supplies: $950
- Percent Received Aid: 95%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $9,852
- Percent Admitted: 84%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 62%
#1 in Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 500 Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI - 53706-1380
- (608) 263-2400
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
Nurse Admin:
Linda D- Scott, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Title: Dean and Professor
University Information
- Total Faculty: 4957
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $10,720
- Book and Supplies: $1,150
- Percent Received Aid: 58%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $11,609
- Percent Admitted: 57%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 88%
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Eight Steps to Become a Pediatric Primary Care NP
- Earn Your RN – Becoming a PPCNP first requires earning your RN or BSN. Make sure your university is ACEN or CCNE accredited university so that your credentials will be accepted in a master’s program. Our BSN guide can help you get there!
- Pass The NCLEX-RN Exam – The NCLEX-RN exam is tough but not impossible, and our NCLEX-RN guide and practice exams will help make the big day easier.
- Earn Your MSN – During your NP program you will need courses in ethics, nursing research, advanced pharmacology, health assessment, pediatric primary care, and more.
- Complete Supervised Clinical Hours – You are required to complete 500 supervised during your NP education.
- Become Board Certified – To get certified as a PPCNP you have to pass either the exam administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the Pediatric Nurse Certification Board (PNCB).
- Obtain Licensure – After certification you must get licensed through your state’s Board of Nursing (BON).
- Obtain a DEA Number – A DEA registration number is required to be able to prescribe medication.
- Maintain Active Certification and Licensure –100 continuing education (CE) hours and 1,000 hours of working in a clinical setting are required to renew certification through the ANCC. Through the PNCB you must recertify annually by documenting that you have met the required 15 contact hours. With the PNCB there are also other requirements you must meet every 7 years.
What is a Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner?
PPCNPs provide primary care to children and young adults. As a PPCNP you will do wellness exams for children and adolescents and provide them and their parents with education. You will assess and diagnose as well as prescribe medications. According to the PNCB, you will focus on providing preventative care and managing chronic illnesses. PPCNPs are responsible for preparing children and their parents as they grow and move towards adulthood. The care you will provide will take into account the entire family, the society, and environment in which the child lives. You will have the opportunity to work with a team of healthcare professionals that may include physicians, administrative staff, laboratory personnel, and nurses. Read about the Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP).
How Do I Become a Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner?
Earning a bachelor’s degree and then a master’s in nursing are the first steps to becoming a PPCNP. You must also be an RN before you can be a PPCNP. There are many ways to become a PPCNP, even if you are not yet an RN.
- BSN to MSN: If you have your BSN you will need about 2 years in a master’s program.
- Bachelors to MSN: For non-nurses, a Direct Entry Master’s in Nursing can help you optimize your time to become both and RN and PPCNP. You will be required to take certain courses to enter the program. These courses will likely involve biology, chemistry, psychology, anatomy and physiology, and more. After 2 to 3 years in a Direct Entry program you will have your master’s in nursing.
- BSN to DNP: A doctorate in nursing practice (DNP) prepares you to use evidence based research to provide clinical care to patients. During these 4 years of education you will also earn your MSN.
- MSN to DNP: If you have an MSN a DNP program is about 2 to 3 years long.
Certification and Licensure: Being a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) means that you have met the educational requirements and have the required knowledge to provide care to your population foci. If you are certified through the ANCC you will renew your certification every 5 years through obtaining 1,000 clinical hours and 100 hours of CEs. If your certifying body is the PNCB you will have to renew your certification every year by meeting the 15-contact hour requirement. Additionally, every 7 years you will have to meet other requirements to maintain your certification, but you still have to renew your certification every year. The PNCB also refers to PPCNPs as Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (CPNP-PCs), but the scope of practice for the PPCNPS and CPNP-PCs is the same. After you get your certification you can submit proof of RN licensure, national certification, your nursing program transcripts, and a fee to get licensed through your state’s BON.
Campus and Online Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP-PC) Programs
| University | Offered as | City/State |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois at Chicago | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Chicago, IL |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | Campus, Online | Columbia, MO |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Campus, Hybrid | Cincinnati, OH |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | Campus, Online | El Paso, TX |
| Duke University | Campus, Hybrid | Durham, NC |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Birmingham, AL |
| Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Indianapolis, IN |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Kansas City, MO |
| Kent State University | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Kent, OH |
| The University of Texas at Tyler | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Tyler, TX |
| University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Oklahoma City, OK |
| University of South Alabama | Campus, Online | Mobile, AL |
| Northern Kentucky University | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Highland Heights, KY |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Saint Louis, MO |
| The Ohio State University-Main Campus (Columbus) | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Columbus, OH |
| Texas Woman’s University | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Denton, TX |
| Gwynedd Mercy College | Campus, Hybrid, Online | , PA |
| University of Arizona | Campus, Online | Tucson, AZ |
| Grambling State Univ | Campus | Grambling, LA |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Omaha, NE |
| University of Toledo | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Toledo, OH |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Lubbock, TX |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | Campus, Hybrid, Online | , TN |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences-Little Rock | Campus, Hybrid | Little Rock, AR |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Natchitoches, LA |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Campus, Online | Las Vegas, NV |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Dayton, OH |
| University of Utah College of Nursing | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix | Campus, Hybrid | Phoenix, AZ |
| Azusa Pacific University | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Azusa, CA |
| Johns Hopkins University | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Baltimore, MD |
| Seton Hall University | Campus, Hybrid, Online | South Orange, NJ |
| Drexel University | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Philadelphia, PA |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Richmond, VA |
| Augusta University | Campus | Augusta, GA |
| California State University-Long Beach | Campus | Long Beach, CA |
| Boston College | Campus | Chestnut Hill, MA |
| University of New Mexico College of Nursing | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Albuquerque, NM |
| Duquesne University | Campus, Online | Pittsburgh, PA |
| University of Virginia | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Charlottesville, VA |
| Loma Linda University | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Loma Linda, CA |
| Northeastern University | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Boston, MA |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | Campus, Hybrid | New York, NY |
| University of Pittsburgh | Campus, Online | Pittsburgh, PA |
| University of Washington | Campus | Seattle, WA |
| University of San Diego/Hahn | Campus | San Diego, CA |
| Regis College | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Weston, MA |
| CUNY Lehman College | Campus, Hybrid | Bronx, NY |
| Villanova University | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Villanova, PA |
| West Virginia University | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Morgantown, WV |
| The Catholic University of America | Campus, Hybrid | Washington, DC |
| Grand Valley State University | Campus, Hybrid | Allendale, MI |
| Molloy College | Campus | Rockville Centre, NY |
| Medical University of South Carolina | Campus, Online | Charleston, SC |
| Marquette University | Campus, Hybrid | Milwaukee, WI |
| Florida National University-Miami | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Miami, FL |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Campus, Hybrid | Ann Arbor, MI |
| NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing | Campus, Hybrid | New York, NY |
| South Dakota State University | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Brookings, SD |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Madison, WI |
| University of Florida – Gainesville | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Gainesville, FL |
| Wayne State University | Campus, Hybrid | Detroit, MI |
| University of Rochester School of Nursing | Campus, Hybrid | Rochester, NY |
| King University | Online | Bristol, TN |
| Purdue University | Campus, Hybrid | West Lafayette, IN |
| University of South Florida College of Nursing | Campus, Hybrid | Tampa, FL |
| University of Minnesota | Campus, Hybrid | Minneapolis, MN |
| Stony Brook University | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Stony Brook, NY |
| Union University | Campus, Hybrid | Jackson, TN |
| University of California-Los Angeles | Campus | Los Angeles, CA |
| Emory University | Campus, Hybrid | Atlanta, GA |
| St Catherine University | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Saint Paul, MN |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Chapel Hill, NC |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | Campus, Hybrid | San Antonio, TX |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Baltimore, MD |
| Georgia State University | Campus, Hybrid | Atlanta, GA |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Jackson, MS |
| University of Akron Main Campus | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Akron, OH |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Arlington, TX |
| Saint Louis University | Campus, Hybrid, Online | , MO |
| University of Hawaii @ Manoa-MEPN | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Honolulu, HI |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Saint Louis, MO |
| Case Western Reserve University | Campus, Hybrid | Cleveland, OH |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Campus, Hybrid | Austin, TX |
| Rutgers University SON Newark | Campus, Hybrid | Newark, NJ |
Where Do PPCNPs Typically Work?
You will be able to work in children’s hospitals, private clinics, schools, community health centers, and more. Throughout your career you will have the flexibility to move to different work environments if you choose to.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Salary Expectations
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that NPs have a median salary of $104,610. The salary range for PPCNPs can vary between $70,000 to $110,000 depending on practice setting, state, and city in which you work as well as your experience. Working in a private clinic compared to a community clinic will likely pay better, but you could be eligible for loan forgiveness by working in a medically underserved area. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program, and Perkins Loan forgiveness are just a couple of ways in which you can help get your student debt paid for.
Online PPCNP Programs
Online programs have changed the face of education. With NP programs this is no different. People who have professional and personal commitments, and lives that they cannot fully dedicate to their education, can now keep up with these commitments while becoming a PPCNP. PPCNP programs that are offered online provide the flexibility of online coursework and close to home clinical placements. While some programs may require that you come to campus a couple times a year, others will not require any on-campus time. There are 5 fully online PPCNP master’s programs.
What is a Typical PPCNP Curriculum?
Although your courses may vary depending on which school you attend, Johns Hopkins University provides a good example of a PPCNP program curriculum:
- Applications of Research to Practice
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Health Assessment and Measurement: Pediatric Variation
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Human and Family Development Through the Lifespan
- Advanced Practice in Primary Care
The Role of the PPCNP in the Primary Care Provider Shortage
The current shortage of primary care providers is due to both the aging baby boomer generation and the Affordable Care Act. With many older adults who were previously healthcare providers retiring, and the increase in insured patients from the Affordable Care Act, there is a gap in primary care providers that needs to be filled. PPCNPs are a cost effective way of filling this gap within the child and adolescent population. Additionally, the Affordable Care Act placed an increased emphasis on preventative care, something that PPCNPs are specifically trained to focus on.
Number of PPCNP Programs in the United States
There are 87 PPCNP programs in the U.S. with 5 being fully online. These 5 programs are offered at the University of South Alabama, the University of Missouri-Columbia, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Thomas Jefferson University, and the University of Texas-El Paso.
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Resources
- American Nurses Credentialing Center
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
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