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Online BSN to DNP – Pediatric NP Program

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“The way that the curriculum is set up at Maryville, each semester built upon the previous one, so we’re learning as we go. It’s not an overwhelming process. A lot of times, that’s much like our careers are in the healthcare field. We all have something new to learn, every single day.”

— Tiffany N., graduate, Doctor of Nursing Practice

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“With the DNP, it allows me to become a faculty member, or it allows me to become more understanding of research … in a clinical setting, which is huge. It gave me the self-confidence I have been looking for my whole adult life.”

— Megan J., graduate, Doctor of Nursing Practice

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Are you a BSN graduate eager to grow your nursing career? Our online BSN to DNP degree can help you reach your goals in nursing and pediatrics leadership.

With a curriculum focused on leadership, advanced practice, research, and decision-making, you’ll be equipped to excel at the highest levels. Courses cover essential topics like health promotion, pathophysiology, and systems leadership.

The BSN to DNP-PNP program offers three start dates — in fall, spring, or summer — and is 100% online, combining advanced master’s and doctorate courses.

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How long is the accelerated BSN to DNP-PNP program?

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The BSN to DNP program with a PNP concentration comprises 74 total credit hours and can be completed in an estimated three to four years full-time. Factors that influence a learner's time to completion include the number of courses they take each semester and their chosen concentration.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN to DNP) core courses

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The BSN to DNP-PNP program comprises 74 credit hours. This includes 56 credit hours of core coursework designed to build doctorate-level skills from your bachelor’s-level foundation and 18 credit hours of PNP concentration coursework.
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BSN to DNP core courses (56 credit hours)

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NURS 600 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice (3 Credits)
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The focus of this course is to critique, evaluate and apply appropriate theory within advanced nursing practice.
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NURS 601 Evidence Based Practice in Nursing (3 Credits)
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This course explores evidence-based practice as it relates to changing and improving current advanced nursing knowledge and application.
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NURS 603 Professional Role Development: Advanced Practice Nurse (3 Credits)
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This course provides a theoretical foundation for exploring, analyzing and evaluating advanced nursing practice roles within the health care system. Legal and ethical contexts are included.
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NURS 610 Health Promotion/Disease Prevention (3 Credits)
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This course focuses on health screening, health promotion and disease prevention at the individual, regional and national level. This includes the exploration at the advanced nursing practice role to direct program planning, development, implementation and evaluation to improve healthcare outcomes.
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NURS 611 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 Credits)
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Provides the basis for understanding the pathophysiology of diseases and the changes in normal function that result in manifestations indicative of illness across the lifespan.
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NURS 612 Advanced Health Assessment (5 Credits)
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This course explores focused and comprehensive health assessments in a variety of settings and patients across the lifespan. This includes development of health promotion strategies and prioritization of care.

Prerequisite: Online - NURS 611, NURS 615 Corequisite: On Ground - NURS 615

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NURS 615 Advanced Health Assessment (3 Credits)
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This course focuses on the pharmacological foundation for safely prescribing medical regimens of illnesses for individuals across the lifespan. Also included are illness prevention, non-pharmacological and legal implications for prescriptive authority for the nurse practitioner.

Note: Selection of appropriate therapies, patient education and evaluation parameters are stressed.

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NURS 700 Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3 Credits)
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This course is designed to introduce students to the purpose, content, and methods of epidemiology and biostatistics. Students will learn to evaluate and use output from statistical computing software.

Prerequisite: NURS 710

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NURS 701 Foundations of Clinical Scholarship (3 Credits)
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This course is designed to explore the phenomenon of interest related to the DNP scholarly project. Students will systematically develop a project protocol that is supported by the literature and submit it for department approval.

Course objectives:

  1. Develop a clinical question that guides the scholarly project.
  2. Read critically from professional nursing literature and other related disciplines to interpret, analyze and apply current research to improve practice.
  3. Apply a systematic approach to address clinical problems within healthcare organizations, including outcome measures and a sustainability plan to create meaningful changes in clinical outcomes.
  4. Develop a protocol and submit it to the DNP council for project approval.
  5. Develop the first chapter of the scholarly project that includes needed sections based on the selected DNP project format.
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NURS 702 Integrating and Synthesizing Research (3 Credits)
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This course is designed to emphasize an objective approach to the integration and synthesis of knowledge. Manuscript preparation and practical use of evidence are incorporated to prepare students for the design of research proposals.

Prerequisite: NURS 700 and NURS 701

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NURS 703 Ethics for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 Credits)
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This course is designed to explore ethical principles for the highest level of nursing practice. Students will use evidence-based nursing and interprofessional literature to analyze ethical issues in professional practice.
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NURS 704 Quality and Patient Safety in Advanced Nursing Practice (3 Credits)
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This course is designed to provide students with the foundation of process improvement (PI) and quality improvement (QI) concepts. Evidence-based practice and change management will be integrated with concepts of PI and QI. Systems thinking will be emphasized.
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NURS 705 Clinical Inquiry I (3 Credits)
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This course will allow the students to design an evidence-based project that will guide clinical practice. The feasibility of conducting this initiative will be explored. Potential funding sources and budget issues will be examined. Students will apply the elements of protection of human subjects and complete the Maryville IRB.

Prerequisite: NURS 700, NURS 701, NURS 702, and NURS 703

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NURS 706 Clinical Inquiry II (3 Credits)
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This course is designed to expand the students knowledge of clinical project data collection and analysis of data. Students will apply integrated research concepts pertaining to the clinical project. Utilization of various methods of data analysis and data management systems will be explored. Complete project data is needed prior to the start of this course.

Prerequisite: NURS 705 and NUS 705L

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NURS 707 Clinical Inquiry III (3 Credits)
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This course is designed to expand the students understanding of methods of dissemination in translational research. Variables that impact the analysis of data related to the scholarly project will be examined. Implications for patients, clinical practice and the healthcare systems will be explored and findings disseminated.

Prerequisite: NURS 706

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NURS 708 Organizational and Systems Leadership (3 Credits)
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This course is designed to allow students to analyze organizational, management and social science theories in the context of organizational leadership and change management. Systems thinking is emphasized.
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NURS 709 Advanced Health Policy (3 Credits)
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This course is designed to present the student with knowledge of the American healthcare system. Economically and politically feasible/viable policy changes that would improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the system’s delivery of health care will be explored. The student will analyze the policy making process in preparation to be effective advocates for health policy change.
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NURS 710 Graduate Statistics (3 Credits)
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This course is designed to provide an understanding of the measurement of phenomena as it relates to the research process. Procedures for selecting, applying, and interpreting the correct statistical application to a research problem will be presented with students processing the results.

Prerequisite: NURS 700

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PNP concentration curriculum (18 credit hours)

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NURS 650 Health Promotion of the Pediatric Population (3 Credits)
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This course focuses on growth and development and milestones of pediatric patients using theories and evidence based practice. Students will learn anticipatory guidance techniques, health promotion and illness prevention concepts within the pediatric population, incorporating individual, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual preferences.

Prerequisite: NURS 611, NURS 615 and NURS 612 (may also be taken concurrently)

Corequisite: NURS 655C

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NURS 651 Pediatric Assessment and Diagnosis I (3 Credits)
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This course is the first in a two-part pediatric primary care didactic sequence. In this course students will focus on acute and chronic primary health care problems of children and adolescents.

Prerequisite: NURS 611, NURS 612, NURS 615 & NURS 650

Corequisite: NURS 652 or NURS 652C

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NURS 652 Pediatric Assessment and Diagnosis Practicum I (3 Credits)
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This is the first practicum course in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) program. Students will apply and integrate concepts presented in the NURS-651 with focus on applying knowledge and skills in pediatric primary care practice settings.

Prerequisite: NURS 650

Corequisite: NURS 651

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NURS 653 Pediatric Assessment and Diagnosis II (3 Credits)
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This course is second in a two-part pediatric primary care didactic sequence. In this course students will focus on acute and chronic primary health care problems of children and adolescents.

Prerequisite: NURS 651 and NURS 652 or NURS 652C

Corequisite: NURS 654 or NURS 654C

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NURS 654 Pediatric Assessment and Diagnosis Practicum II (3 Credits)
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This is the second practicum course in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) program. Students will apply and integrate concepts presented in the NURS 653 with focus on applying knowledge and skills in pediatric primary care practice settings.

Prerequisite: NURS 651 and NURS 652

Corequisite: NURS 653

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NURS 655C Health Promotion Practicum (3 Credits)
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This practicum course in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) program focuses on the primary care setting and the preventative well child visit. Students will apply and integrate concepts presented in the NURS 650 course with a focus on applying knowledge and skills in pediatric primary care practice settings around pediatric health promotion.

Prerequisite: NURS 612

Corequisite: NURS 650C

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To ensure the best possible educational experience for our students, we may update our curriculum to reflect emerging and changing employer and industry trends. Undergraduate programs and certificates are designed to be taken at a part-time pace. Please speak to your advisor for more details.

Professional licensure and certification regulations vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Students are encouraged to visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing for the state in which they intend to practice to verify specific licensure requirements which includes ensuring the program of interest meets the licensure requirements prior to enrolling. Students may visit the professional licensure page or reach out to our team of enrollment advisors for guidance.

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For more than 150 years, Maryville University has pioneered and pushed boundaries in higher education. Today, we provide high-quality education opportunities to learners across the nation and around the globe, and we’ve helped thousands of nurses like you go further and accomplish their career goals.

Maryville University is proud to be recognized as one of America’s best colleges by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes.

At Maryville, we invite future nursing leaders to be brave and expand their potential. Let’s be brave together.
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What can I do with a BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice degree?
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Maryville’s online BSN to DNP program prepares graduates to thrive in advanced clinical, educational, and leadership roles. As a terminal degree in nursing, the DNP opens doors to top-tier positions in nursing education, healthcare administration, research, and policy development.

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) concentration helps equip you with the knowledge and skills to provide specialized care for children, from infancy through adolescence, in primary care and acute care settings.

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What is the typical salary for BSN to DNP-PNP graduates?
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According to PayScale, DNP graduates earn an average of $115,000 annually across various roles, with clinical positions often yielding higher salaries. The top 10% of pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) report earnings of $131,000 or more per year.

Salaries depend on factors like specialty, experience, education level, and geographic location.

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Is the online BSN to DNP program accredited?
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Yes, Maryville’s BSN to DNP program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), meaning it meets stringent quality standards and rigorous expectations. Maryville University also holds regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), which it has maintained since 1941.
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How long does the BSN to DNP program take to complete?
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Maryville’s online BSN to DNP program can be completed in about 40 months of full-time study. Graduates earn a DNP directly. This program does not also award an MSN, though it covers master’s-level coursework.
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What is the scope of practice for BSN to DNP-PNP graduates?
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As nursing roles expand to include greater responsibility and independence, a DNP provides the advanced education necessary to succeed in specialized fields. For pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs), this degree program helps develop expertise in preventive care, managing acute and chronic conditions, patient education, and providing family-centered care for children of all ages.

A DNP also prepares PNPs for leadership roles in areas like healthcare policy, research, education, and administration. This allows graduates to shape pediatric healthcare practices and improve outcomes for younger patients.

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What certifications can I pursue with a BSN to DNP-PNP degree?
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Graduates of Maryville’s BSN to DNP program are eligible for pediatric-specific certifications, including the Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (PPCNP-BC) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (CPNP-PC) credential from the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB).

Maryville’s NP graduates consistently achieve above-average pass rates for national certification exams across specialties.

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Should I pursue a BSN to DNP or an MSN?
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Deciding between a BSN to DNP and an MSN depends on your career goals. The DNP is ideal for those aiming for leadership in advanced nursing practice, education, or research, while an MSN may suit RNs looking to step into or specialize as nurse practitioners.

Maryville’s BSN to DNP program offers an accelerated path, allowing you to earn your doctorate without completing an MSN first. This creates opportunities for broader roles in pediatric care, leadership, and policy. However, if your goal is focused solely on quickly advancing patient care as an NP, an MSN could be a better fit. For nurses already holding an MSN, Maryville also offers advanced DNP and DNP-NP options tailored to the next step in your career.

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What other BSN to DNP concentrations can I consider?
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In addition to the PNP concentration, Maryville’s BSN to DNP program offers four other specializations for you to consider. These can help you explore other areas of nursing or further expand your skills and scope of practice.

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