Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

An Air Force pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) is a privileged provider in the specialty of Pediatrics. PNPs are registered nurses who have obtained advanced education, training, and certification to practice independently and collaboratively to provide primary health care to pediatric clients. PNPs provide medical assessment, treatment, education, health promotion, and prevention to individuals, families, and the community. PNPs practice independently and collaboratively with physicians providing comprehensive healthcare for well and sick children from birth to adolescence and are an integral, active member of the pediatric healthcare team, caring for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents up to age 21 yrs. Education requirements include graduation from an accredited baccalaureate degree program in nursing (BSN) and completion of an approved and accredited Master's Degree (MSN or MS) prepared pediatric nurse practitioner program. Licensure is required as an RN from at least one US jurisdictions. In addition, national certification through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is required. Basic Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications are also a requirement. PAY CHART

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