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Overview

The combined Master of Science in Nursing with Parent-Child Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Program prepares registered nurses to be effective practitioners in both of these advanced practice roles with children and their families.

Students enrolling in the Parent-Child CNS and PNP specialty should familiarize themselves with the Master of Science in Nursing Program for general master’s degree information, such as benefits and distinctives, objectives, prerequisites, etc. Nurses who already have an MSN from APU or another institution may enroll in a Post-Master’s Credential program to obtain the Parent-Child CNS and/or PNP specialty.

The School of Nursing also offers these other unique combined programs:

Learn more about the program and our faculty.

School of Nursing Accreditation

Azusa Pacific University receives accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). In addition, the School of Nursing's programs earn accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the California Board of Registered Nursing.

University Reputation

Azusa Pacific University held its place for the second year in the most prestigious category of the U.S.News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2009, ranking in the third tier of the national category. Additionally, for the first time, APU ranked ninth among the best up-and-coming national universities. Previously, APU was ranked in the top 25 schools within the Western Universities-Master’s category, enjoying prominent placement and recognition for outstanding first-year and service-learning programs.

According to Diverse Issues in Higher Education magazine, APU ranked number 6 in the nation in awarding the most master’s degrees to Hispanics. In addition, The Princeton Review included APU as 1 of 120 colleges in the 2009 Best in the West category.

Note: This information is current for the 2008-09 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. To view 2009-10 program information, please refer to the Academic Catalogs page. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.