Pediatric Nursing Degree

Students within the pediatric nursing track will be trained in a variety of medical disciplines to help diagnose and treat children from conception to adolescence. The Pediatric Nursing degree program at Xavier University is built on rigorous coursework to prepare students to become a knowledgeable, well-rounded nurse practitioners able to step into a variety of science, medical, research, and leadership roles. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer pediatric nursing degrees.

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Xavier University (XU)

7600 Lake Campus Drive, Celina, OH

Xavier University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Xavier University has a yearly student enrollment of nearly 7,000.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1450 - 1810 for the SAT exam and in a range of 22 - 27 on the ACT is common among students accepted to Xavier University. 70% of applicants are accepted to this school, of which 16 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $34,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $6,200. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

The XU "Musketeers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students may visit the XU website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Nurse Practitioners

Description

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).