The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) with a concentration in Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) is designed for nurses who possess an MS degree in nursing. Such applicants are eligible to apply for admission to this CAGS program for advanced preparation as a PNP.
Prerequisite or Equivalent Courses
To ensure that all students have the foundation necessary to be successful in this program, each incoming student, regardless of their background, must have completed coursework in the following areas with a minimum grade of B.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| Advanced Pharmacology | |
| Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice | |
| Health Assessment | |
Please visit Bouvé College Learning Outcomes for the specific student learning outcomes for this program.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Core Requirements
A grade of B or higher is required in each course.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| NRSG 6262 | Pediatric Pharmacology | 2 |
| NRSG 6264 | Care of Well Child/Adolescent Health Promotion | 3 |
| NRSG 6265 | Care of Child/Adolescent Health Problems | 3 |
| NRSG 6275 | Health Promotion and Preventative Care in Pediatrics in the Context of Community Health | 4 |
| NRSG 6460 | Pediatric NP Practicum 2 | 5 |
| NRSG 6461 | Pediatric NP Practicum 3 | 5 |
| 2 |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
24 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
