Pediatric Nursing Colleges in New Mexico - NM

By RSWiese, allied health world contributing writer
Published: January, 20 2011

Pediatric nurse practitioner programs in New Mexico prepare nurses to successfully complete a national certification examination which tests their knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric health care issues. The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board offers exams to certify more than 95% of pediatric nurse practitioners. They offer two different examinations, one for primary care and one for acute care pediatric nurse practitioners.

Candidates who have successfully passed the national certification exam must apply for advanced practice licensure through the New Mexico Board of Nursing. In addition to passing the national certification exam, the requirements for licensure include current New Mexico registered nurse license, and successful completion of a formal, accredited program of study.

A typical program of study for pediatric nurse practitioners may include more than 45 credit hours of coursework and more than 700 hours of supervised clinical experience. Some core courses, as well as some specialty courses, may be available as online classes. Many clinical experiences may require travel to rural facilities. Clinical experiences may be set up in 5-6 week blocks of time between in-class course sessions, while others may take place concurrently. Core course topics include in-depth study of physical assessment and diagnosis, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology.

Pediatric Nurse Schools in New mexico

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University of Phoenix

[Campus]

Locations:

• Online

Programs:

• M.S. in Nursing
• Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
• M.S. in Nursing/Health Care Education

Quick Summary: At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

Keiser University

[Campus]

Locations:

• Fort Lauderdale

Programs:

• Nursing, MS

Quick Summary: For over 30 years, Keiser University eCampus Online has provided student-centered, quality career education.

Kaplan University

[Campus]

Locations:

• Fort Lauderdale

Programs:

• MS in Nursing
• RN to MS in Nursing
• MS in Nursing - Nurse Educator

Quick Summary: Advance your career with an online degree from Kaplan University.

Walden University

[Online]

Programs:

• Post-Masters Certificates in Nursing - Nursing Education
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) - General
• M.S. in Nursing (MSN) - BSN Track

Quick Summary: Earn a respected bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. online at Walden University.

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Keiser University Graduate School

[Campus]

Locations:

• Fort Lauderdale

Programs:

• Nursing, MS (Online)

Quick Summary: Keiser University offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.