Union University
Union University School of Nursing

Post Masters Certificate


MSN > Post Masters Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Track

Union University is pleased to offer a graduate nursing education curriculum to prepare the professional nurse as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. The 15-month curriculum focuses on acute management, chronic management and health promotion of patients age 0-21 years. The deadline for all application documents is March 1 each year.

Contact Information

  • Admissions:
    nursingadmissions@uu.edu, 731-661-6545
  • Enrolled Students:
    Jo Anna Tacker, jtacker@uu.edu, 901-312-1949

Curriculum Model


Demonstrate evidence in earned MSN degree or complete the following MSN courses:
NUR 511 Nursing Informatics/Statistics for the Health Sciences 3
NUR 526 Advanced Theoretical & Ethical Concepts in Nursing 2
NUR 533 Advanced Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice 3
NUR 542 Advanced Health Promotion and Intercultural Concepts in Nursing 2
NUR 641 Advanced Health Care Policy and Economic Concepts in Nursing 2
Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist courses:
Fall
BIO 500 Advanced Pathophysiology 2
NUR 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3
NUR 555 Advanced Practice Role Development 2
Spring
NUR 622 Advanced Pharmacology 3
NUR 626C Primary Care of Children: Acute Management 5
Summer
NUR 600 Primary Care Provider Procedures 2
NUR 556C Primary Care of Children: Health Promotion 5
Fall
NUR 558 Transitions to Advanced Practice Nursing 2
NUR 636C Primary Care of Children: Chronic Management 5
NUR 650 Specialty Focus Practicum 2
NUR 696/697 Scholarly Project/ Thesis
or
select one cognate course in Administration or Education
or
NUR 580 Healthcare & Missions during Spring semester		 3
Total Credit Hours 34
Clinical Hours 560

2011-2012 Tuition Rates

Admission Criteria

  • Previously earned Master of Science in Nursing degree
  • Last 60 hours GPA 3.0
  • Union University School of Nursing application with application fee
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of Professional recommendation
  • Proof of current RN Licensure
  • Case study during the interview process

Required After Admission

  • Current immunizations status
  • CPR Health Care Provider Certification
  • Clear criminal background check
  • Clear urine drug screen

Disclosure Statement Regarding Gainful Employment for Post Master’s Certificate: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

On-time graduation: Our post master’s certificate: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is cohort based. There is no other option for curriculum completion. Therefore; all students will graduate at the end of the four semester program, typically in December of the year following their enrollment date.

Tuition and fees: Tuition for the post-master’s certificate: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is $460 per credit hour. The program is 34 credit hours for a total tuition cost of $15,640. Fees are approximately $200 for the program bringing the total cost of tuition and fees to approximately $15,840.

Books and supplies: The cost of books and supplies for the program is approximately $700.

Room and board: Students typically live off campus in their own homes.

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