Master of Science in Nursing and Post Master’s
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

The Master of Science in Nursing and Post Master’s Pediatric Nurse Practitioner clinical concentration prepares graduates to provide primary health care to children and young adults. The curriculum focuses on the development of complex assessment, technical, and interpersonal skills. The knowledge required is based on principles of physiology, case management, and advanced clinical decision making.

Students who complete the program are eligible to take the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification examination offered by the American Nurse Credentialing Center or the Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner examination offered by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Requirements for the degree or certification are outlined in the curriculum overviews. Non-thesis options are available for students seeking a MSN.

For information on clinical preceptorships, please see our Preceptor Guidelines (pdf).

Prospective students should be aware that all School of Nursing students are required to have a computer and must have basic computer skills. For more information on computer requirements see computer requirements and recommendations.

Clinical Track Director

Nancy H. Busen, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC

Associate Professor
Department of Integrative Nursing Care
Office: SON 795
Phone: 713-500-2057
Fax: 713-500-2073
Email: Nancy.H.Busen@uth.tmc.edu

Additional Information

For more information:

Student Affairs Office
The University of Texas School of Nursing at Houston
6901 Bertner, Room 220
Houston, Texas 77030
Phone: 713-500-2100 or 800-232-8876
Fax: 713-500-2107
Email: soninfo@uth.tmc.edu