The Child and Adolescent Health Nursing major is an existing master's program in Wright State University's School of Graduate Studies. This contemporary program prepares graduates to function as advanced practice nurses providing primary health care, health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration for case management in a variety of settings. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for certification examinations. The program consists of advanced clinical practice and nursing science, built on a core of physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and family-centered care.
National certification is necessary to obtain advanced practice in most states.
Certification as a PNP is the only master's level certification available for Pediatric nurses at this time. Admission to Wright State University School of Graduate Studies. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate program. Admission to Wright State University's College of Nursing and Health. Submission of a professional statement.