Program Overview

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Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner MSN Program

The Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner MSN program at Duke University School of Nursing prepares students to provide exceptional patient- and family-centered care to children with medical complexities and acute, chronic, and critical illnesses. This program develops leaders in practice, education, advocacy, and research.

Program Description

As a Duke acute care pediatric NP student, you will gain hands-on expertise and engage in networking opportunities across all aspects of pediatric acute care and the wellness-illness continuum. These experiences will prepare you to be a valuable resource for families of children with complex, chronic, acute, and critical illnesses. You will learn to lead interprofessional clinical teams by practicing teamwork and communication in simulated case conferences, clinical rounds, and other case-based, student-centered learning activities.

Admission Requirements

Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Applicants Are Required 1 Year Acute Care Pediatric Nursing Experience.

Program Highlights

Earning your MSN in acute care pediatrics at Duke offers several advantages, including:

• Distance-based learning: The acute care pediatric NP program is designed to allow you to continue to benefit from your current work experience while you learn a new role, blending interactive online learning with clinical experiences near where you live.
• Worldwide clinical network: Duke’s global community of ACPNP alumni is excited to mentor you in clinical practice. The faculty are extensively networked through professional organizations and clinical practice and will work with you to facilitate clinical placements to meet your academic and professional goals.
• Prioritizing your success: The faculty are experts in distance-based education and advancing the role of nurse practitioners. Duke offers multiple educational resources, and the curriculum includes clinical, interactive online, and simulated experiences designed to be engaging and facilitate your success.

Clinical Practice Experience

The acute care pediatric NP students have the opportunity for clinical experiences in a variety of acute care settings, including:

• Specialty clinics
• Pediatric specialty inpatient services
• Surgical services
• Pre- and post-operative care units
• Hospital services
• Emergency departments
• Pediatric stepdown and intensive care units

Career Opportunities

As an acute care pediatric nurse practitioner, you are prepared to lead interprofessional teams and manage pediatric patients with acute, chronic, and critical illnesses. Acute care pediatric nurse practitioners manage pediatric patients from newborn to young adult in children’s hospitals all over the country. In health systems without specific children’s hospitals, ACPNPs provide expert care and are a resource for families with critically ill children in the emergency department, pediatric specialty clinics, and inpatient pediatric units.

Program Director

The program director for the ACPNP program is Dr. Rémi Hueckel, DNP, CPNP-AC, CHSE, FAANP, FCCM. Dr. Hueckel is an associate professor and an expert clinician in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and a leader in patient safety, process improvement, and clinical education for the department of pediatrics at Duke Hospital.

Faculty

The MSN faculty at Duke University School of Nursing are internationally renowned and foster a supportive learning environment that prioritizes your academic and professional success. They bring their real-world experience as nurse practitioners into the classroom, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your field.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Duke School of Nursing offers a variety of financial aid options for MSN students, including a merit-based scholarship and federal loan opportunities to fund your MSN degree.

The Duke Difference

• Earn your Duke nursing degree or certificate while you continue to work.
• Discover the unwavering focus on creating innovative, nurse-led models of care.
• Learn from experts in distance-based and hybrid education for over 20 years.
• Learn and practice at one of the most advanced health systems in the world.
• The faculty are leaders in their field, with real-world clinical experience.
• Exceptional students learn alongside talented and dedicated classmates.