Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP)

Program Overview

Pediatric Nurse Practitioners specializing in acute care are advanced practice registered nurses who provide expert care to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with complex, acute, critical, and chronic health conditions. This program prepares students to deliver high-quality, family-centered care in fast-paced environments such as pediatric intensive care units, emergency departments, and inpatient specialty services.

As the first and only Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program in South Carolina, this track offers a unique opportunity to train at the forefront of pediatric acute care education in the state.

Students will gain the knowledge and clinical experience necessary to assess, diagnose, and manage pediatric patients with acute and life-threatening conditions, while also learning to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Track Highlights

• ACPNPs will be prepared to demonstrate mastery of pediatric acute care competencies through advanced clinical practice, consultation, advocacy, and leadership in high-acuity settings.
• In-depth knowledge, skills, training, and experience in pediatric acute care will enable graduates to meet the specialized needs of children and families in hospital-based and specialty care environments.
• Graduates are eligible to sit for national certification through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) as Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (CPNP-AC).