The University of Toledo

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Graduate Certificate

ATTENTION GRADUATE NURSING APPLICANTS: Graduate application materials are submitted through the Nursing Centralized Application Service(NursingCAS) https://portal.nursingcas.org. A supplemental application is also required and can be found at http://apply.utoledo.edu. Program admission cycle information posted at http://www.utoledo.edu/nursing/grad_checklist.html.

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate (PNP-C) program is offered to individuals who have completed a master's degree in nursing and who desire to obtain specialized knowledge to seek certification as a PNP. All of the courses award academic credit from The University of Toledo. Graduates of the program will be qualified to take national PNP certification examinations. The curriculum includes a minimum of 500 contact hours for clinical practice and laboratory experiences. Students should matriculate fall of even numbered years.

Prerequisites

Fall Semester
Course #	Course Title	Credit
NURS5680	Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology*	3
NURS5740	Advanced Health Assessment (4 lab hours/week)*	4

Curriculum

Spring Semester  - (odd years only)
Course #	Course Title	Credit
NURS5690	Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics	3
NURS5810	PNP I: Care of Children and Concepts of Wellness (12 clinical hours/week)	6
Fall Semester - (odd years only)
NURS5820	PNP II: Common Acute and Stable Chronic Illnesses (12 clinical hours/week)	6
Spring Semester - (even years only)
NURS5830	PNP III: Complex Chronic Illnesses or Disabilities (12 clinical hours/week)	6
Total Semester Credits  21
*If the course was completed greater than 5 years prior to matriculation, the course must be repeated.

 Admission Requirements -

1. Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.  Degree in nursing from a school that is accredited by a nationally recognized body for nursing education accreditation.
2. Submission of official transcripts from all academic institutions attended.
3. Active, unrestricted, unencumbered Ohio RN License.
4. Computer competency that includes word processing skills and ability to communicate electronically.
5. Personal statement describing career goals, future plans for employment and expectations for graduate study.
6. Current resume or CV, listing current Ohio RN license number.
7. Two College of Nursing recommendation forms from professional sources (Master in Nursing preferred).
8. The Graduate Record Exams (General Subject GRE) and TOEFL* or IELTS* are required for international applicants.
   *Minimum required test scores: http://www.utoledo.edu/graduate/prospectivestudents/admission/guidelines.html
9. Interview if requested.
10. Admission is competitive.
11. Students are required to authorize The University of Toledo to obtain criminal record checks (BCII & FBI) & are responsible for fingerprinting expenses. Students must declare and document misdemeanor and/or felony offenses that occur prior to admission to the nursing program and/or during program progression. In compliance with Ohio Revised Code 4723-7 convictions will result in denial of admission to the program or dismissal after matriculation.

View the Graduate Nursing Program Application Process and Checklist

Recommendation Form (PDF)