Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Emphasis PHD Programme By University of Utah |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The University of Utah College of Nursing is proud to announce three new options for advanced pediatric nursing education: the Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) DNP track, the Dual Primary Care and Acute Care PNP DNP track, and a post-graduate Acute Care PNP certificate. These are the only programs of their kind in Utah and the surrounding region, preparing nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-acuity pediatric care across emergency, inpatient, and transitional settings.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The University of Utah College of Nursing is proud to announce three new options for advanced pediatric nursing education: the Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) DNP track, the Dual Primary Care and Acute Care PNP DNP track, and a post-graduate Acute Care PNP certificate. These are the only programs of their kind in Utah and the surrounding region, preparing nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-acuity pediatric care across emergency, inpatient, and transitional settings.

Admission Requirements

3+
Applications open in August for Fall 2026. All application materials must be submitted by December 1.
  • Submission of FutureU application. Click HERE to apply.
  • An individual, up-to-date transcript for every college you have attended. Unofficial copies may be submitted for initial review, but official transcripts must be submitted if you are recommended for admission.
  • Resume
  • Responses to essay questions included in the application (limit of 1-2 pages).
  • Three letters of recommendation, in addition to University Recommendation Form.
  • Verification of RN license. If the RN license will not be posted by the application deadline, please upload a document stating the anticipated date of the NCLEX.

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  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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