Master's in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

Wayne State University (WSU) has evolved into a dynamic institution with a commitment to academic innovation and community engagement. As a comprehensive public research university, WSU offers a diverse range of programs across multiple disciplines, fostering a vibrant learning environment for students from all walks of life. Wayne State University distinguishes itself through its robust research initiatives, contributing to advancements in fields such as medicine, engineering, and the arts. The university's urban setting provides students with unique opportunities for experiential learning and community involvement. With a focus on inclusivity and access, Wayne State University continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future by nurturing the next generation of leaders and thinkers.

The Master of Science in Nursing with a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care (PNP-AC) clinical specialty prepares advanced practice nurses who will promote the health and development of children and adolescents as individuals and as population groups encountering changing health care systems within urban and global environments. MSN graduates with a PNP-AC clinical specialty are prepared to provide expert clinical care to meet the specialized physiological and psychological needs of children and adolescents with complex acute, critical and chronic health conditions and/or urgent, emergent and life-threatening conditions.