Pediatric Nursing Colleges in Virginia - VA

By Susan Maphis, allied health world contributing writer
Published: December, 23 2010

Training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner in Virginia is offered at the graduate education level. After receiving a license to practice registered nursing, one may choose to enroll in pediatric nurse practitioner programs online or through one of Virginia’s nursing schools. Most of these programs require that one also possess a bachelor’s degree (which may or may not be a nursing degree) in addition to having completed an undergraduate statistics course.

Pediatric nurse practitioner training may last for two years, commonly resulting in a master’s degree; four years, resulting in a doctorate; or for candidates who already have a Master’s of Science in Nursing, a post-master’s certificate which takes about a year to complete may be obtained.

Courses and clinical experience are combined in pediatric nurse practitioner programs, with classes taken in-person or online, in addition to 500 to 600 hours of clinical experience gained at area hospitals and medical facilities. Examples of possible Virginia facilities that could play host to a student’s clinical experience include Saint Mary’s Hospital, the University of Virginia Medical Center, Inova Fairfax Hospital and Lynchburg General Hospital.

Most pediatric nurse practitioner programs also include sitting for a national certification examination at the conclusion of studies, as being nationally certified by a recognized professional organization is a requirement of the Virginia Board of Nursing.

Pediatric Nurse Schools in Virginia

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University of Phoenix

[Campus]

Locations:

• Arlington
• Fairfax
• Manassas
• Reston

Programs:

• MS in Nursing (RN Required)
• BS in Nursing (RN Required)
• MS in Nursing - Nursing/Health Care Education

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

Medical Career Institute

[Campus]

Locations:

• Manassas
• Newport News
• Richmond
• Virginia Beach
• Henrico

Programs:

• Nursing (BSN) - Bachelor
• Registered Nursing - Associate
• Practical Nursing - Diploma

Quick Summary: Start a great career in healthcare with Medical Careers Institute.

South University - Campus

[Campus]

Locations:

• Glen Allen
• Virginia Beach

Programs:

• Nursing (BS)
• Nursing (RN-BSN)

Quick Summary: As a student at South University, you will learn from accomplished faculty members who have real-world experience in the subjects that they teach. Our small class sizes allow you to receive personalized attention from instructors, and the encouragement to recognize your goals for the future and the means to achieve them.

Everest College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Vienna

Programs:

• Associate of Science - Nursing

Quick Summary: Leave that dead-end job behind with training from Everest College.

Skyline College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Roanoke

Programs:

• Practical Nursing

Quick Summary: Advance Your Career with Skyline College in Roanoke, VA