Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program

The Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP) program at Duke University School of Nursing is specifically designed to prepare graduates to meet the needs of infants and children with complex and rapidly changing clinical conditions. This care is provided across settings including intensive care units, emergency departments, inpatient units, as well as ambulatory, rehabilitative, and specialty-based clinics. Learn more about our curriculum.

Why Choose Duke University School of Nursing

• Only acute care PNP program in North Carolina
• Pediatric-focused coursework in growth and development, health assessment and physical examination, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and management of acute, chronic, and critical illnesses in infants, children, and adolescents
• State-of-the-art simulation laboratory helps students gain confidence in practicing advanced procedures and management strategies
• Eligible to apply for the national certification examination as a CPNP-AC by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)
• Program recognized by the PNCB
• Clinically active faculty engaged as practicing as pediatric nurse practitioners
• Dual preparation available as pediatric nurse practitioner in primary care and  acute care
• Post-master’s certificate program of study for primary care PNPs and other population foci practicing NPs who have pediatric acute care interest or experience
• Part-time and full-time study options