Provide outstanding care for young patients with your pediatric primary care nurse practitioner MSN degree.
The Duke University School of Nursing Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program positions you as a leader in clinical practice, health equity and pediatric advocacy. The program develops nurse practitioners (NPs) to provide family-centered, equitable care for pediatric patients across the pediatric lifespan and developmental stages (newborn to age 25 years). Starting in 2025, graduates will also be prepared for dual certification in pediatric mental health.
Primary care pediatric NPs promote health and well-being and manage common acute and chronic pediatric physical, behavioral and mental health conditions across a variety of clinical settings. To prepare you for this, our program builds a foundation on evidence-based practice to provide the highest-quality and most scientifically grounded health care to pediatric patients and their families.
Our primary care pediatrics NP program offers a strong focus on health equity and the social, cultural, societal and environmental factors that influence the health and wellness of children and adolescents. You will also focus on developing your technical skills in a nationally certified simulation lab using emerging technologies.
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Preparing pediatric nurses to provide comprehensive primary health care to children of all ages. Receive one-on-one clinical practice experience in diverse settings such as pediatric primary care clinics, pediatric community practices, school-based health clinics, health departments, and hospital ambulatory settings.
Pediatric Primary Care NP Post-Graduate Certificate
For students who already have a master’s from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing school or in another approved discipline, we also offer a Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificate. This program allows you to build on your expertise with specialized skills and knowledge, advancing your career potential.
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner MSN Program Highlights
Earning your MSN in primary care pediatrics at Duke offers you a number of advantages, including:
Dual certification:
Starting in 2025, we will be on of the only programs in the country that prepares graduates for dual pediatric behavioral mental health specialty certification as part of the standard pediatric primary care NP program.
Distance-based learning:
Our pediatric NP program is distance-based, with interactive online learning experiences, clinical placements near where you live and hands-on campus intensives. This flexibility allows you to continue working while pursuing your degree.
Global clinical network:
Duke’s extensive footprint allows you to complete your clinicals near home through our network of more than 2,000 worldwide facilities and practices. You’ll work with our clinical placement team to facilitate this process and be placed in clinical settings that prepare you to be a pediatric expert.
Prioritizing your success:
We provide extensive instructional support and resources, including lifelike simulation experiences. Our MSN faculty are experts in distance-based education and are committed to advancing the role of nurse practitioners.
Full-spectrum pediatric curriculum:
Our primary care pediatric curriculum emphasizes content areas such as:
- Behavioral issues
- Health maintenance
- Management of common acute and chronic pediatric illnesses
- Patient and family education
- Prevention
What Can You Do With Your Primary Care Pediatrics NP MSN?
Nurse practitioners are in high demand, and our pediatric primary care NP MSN equips you to meet this exceptional need.
- Pediatric primary care clinics
- Community health centers
- Schools and school-based health centers
- Outpatient specialty clinics
- Urgent care clinics
- Homecare agencies
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects job opportunities for advanced practice registered nurses to grow up to 38% by 2032, making it one of the fastest-growing career fields in the country. While exact figures vary depending on location, experience, practice specialty and other factors, the BLS reports a median annual salary of $129,480 for APRNs, with the highest 10% earning more than $211,820
Program Director
Malinda Teague
DNP, RN, CPNP-AC/PC
Dr. Malinda Teague earned her B.S. from Vanderbilt University, her MSN from the MGH Institute of Health Professions and her DNP from Duke University School of Nursing, where her DNP project focused on evaluating pediatric sleep and its impact on behavior when assessing attention deficit disorders in children. She also holds dual certification as a primary and acute care pediatric nurse practitioner. Dr. Teague has worked across the country in pediatric rheumatology, pediatric emergency medicine, urgent care and pediatric primary care settings in both clinical and leadership roles.
Learn more about Malinda Teague: Scholars@Duke
Meet Our MSN Faculty
Our internationally renowned AGACNP faculty foster a supportive learning environment that prioritizes your academic and professional success. They bring their real-world experience as nurse practitioners into the classroom, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your field.
The Duke Difference
Earn your Duke nursing degree or certificate while you continue to work.
Discover our unwavering focus on creating innovative, nurse-led models of care.
Learn from experts in distance-based and hybrid education for over 20 years.
Learn & practice at one of the most advanced health systems in the world.
Our faculty are leaders in their field, with real world clinical experience.
We have exceptional students, learning alongside talented & dedicated classmates.
MSN Admissions
The MSN program employs a holistic admissions strategy. We consider each candidate’s unique life experiences alongside their academic performance, grades and test scores. This ensures that our nurse practitioner students represent the diversity of patients you will care for in your career.
If you need additional assistance, contact our admissions team by email or phone: 877-415-3853.
We offer DROP-iN Chat for virtual Q+A Sessions along with PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSIONS for application help.
Student Testimonials
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Reflecting on my academic and career path today, I can confidently say that becoming a nurse and, subsequently, a nurse practitioner, has been the right decision. This rewarding journey has allowed me to fulfill my calling and make a positive impact on the lives of those I care for, bringing me immense satisfaction and a sense of purpose.
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I was impressed by the work that is being done by many of the professors at our nursing school and how it was aimed at advancing social justice and promoting health equity.
Financial Aid and Scholarships for MSN Students
As part of our mission to meet the needs of nurse practitioners nationwide, Duke School of Nursing offers a variety of financial aid options for MSN students. These include a merit-based scholarship and federal loan opportunities to fund your MSN degree.
Learn More About Financial Aid & Scholarships