How long will it take to complete the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program?
The PNP program is a 46 semester hour program. This includes the 12 credits of clinical. Most students successfully complete the program in 2 to 3 years by taking 6 to 9 credits in the fall and spring semesters and 3 to 6 credits in the summer. The program must be completed in 5 years. Does this program have a clinical requirement? Yes. The PNP program requires 12 credits of clinical which equals 540 contact hours. Clinical are usually completed in 2 and 3 credit blocks. Is the PNP program offered completely on-line or in-class? Over two thirds of the didactic courses are offered in both an online and in class format which alternate semester to semester. Your academic advisor will work with you to develop a program plan to meet your individual needs and learning preferences. Nurse Practitioner students can utilize face-to-face interactions and limit travel time by attending classes in an intensive format involving 3-4 days (between semesters) on campus, with online follow-up during the
