- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Concentration
- Course of Study, if you have completed a Bachelor's in Nursing degree
- Course of Study, if you have completed a Master's in Nursing degree
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Clinical Internships
- Employment Opportunities
- Pre-Requisites, Admission Requirements and Application Process
The aim of the Pediatric Concentration is to prepare the pediatric nurse practitioner for the multifaceted role of nurse practitioner in ambulatory, intermediate, acute and critical care settings. The pediatric nurse practitioner is prepared to provide, and/or collaborate in the provision of services, designed to deal with the health care needs of children 0 to 18 years that have acute, complex issues requiring secondary and tertiary care. The focus is the development of expert clinical competence and leadership. The ability to function as an educator, consultant, collaborator, and leader are integral parts of the Nurse Practitioner role. These competencies are developed throughout the curriculum. In Québec, the pediatric NP title is Infirmière praticienne spécialisée en soins pédiatriques (IPSSP).
For additional information on the Pediatric NP scope of practice, visit the Specialized Nurse Practitioners and Their Practice: Guidelines available on the Ordre des Infirmières et Infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ) website: https://www.oiiq.org/documents/20147/2943833/2530-np-guidelines-web.pdf (available in French and English).
The McGill University, Ingram School of Nursing Pediatric Nurse Practitioner concentration is one of two training programs available in the province of Québec. This program was first offered in September 2017.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PROSPECTIVE PEDIATRIC NP STUDENTS:
The Pediatric NP concentration course of study is offered every two (2) years.
Admissions will be open for Sept 2026.
There is no part-time option for this concentration.
MScA and Graduate Diploma Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Year 1 |
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Fall Term (Term 1) |
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Winter Term (Term 2) |
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Summer Term (Term 3) |
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3 |
3 |
NUR3 681 - Reasoning:Ped&Chldrn's Nursg 2 |
6 |
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3 |
NUR2 600 - Knowledge Transl in Healthcare or NUR2 603 - Teaching & Learning in Nursing or |
3 |
NUR3 682 - Reasoning:Ped&Chldrn's Nursg 3 |
4 |
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3 |
3 |
NUR3 683 - Children & Youth Hlth Assmt 1 |
2 |
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| NUR3 680 - Reasoning:Ped&Chldrn's Nursg 1 |
3 |
NUR3 689 - Pharma for Ped Nurse Practnrs |
3 |
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Total credits: |
12 |
Total credits: |
12 |
Total credits: |
12 |
Year 2 |
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Fall Term (Term 4) |
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Winter Term (Term 5) |
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Summer Term (Term 6) |
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| NUR3 684 - Reasoning:Ped&Chldrn'sNursg 4 |
10 |
NUR3 654 - Intern: Ped&Chldrn's Nursing 1 |
12 |
NUR3 655 - Intern: Ped&Chldrn'sNursing 2 |
12 |
| NUR3 685 - Children & Youth Hlth Assmt 2 |
2 |
NUR3 686 - Clin Sem: Ped&Chldrn's Nursg 1 |
1 |
NUR3 687 - Clin Sem: Ped&Chldrn's Nursg 2 |
1 |
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Total credits: |
12 |
Total credits: |
13 |
Total credits: |
13 |
Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Year 1 |
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Fall Term (Term 1) |
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Winter Term (Term 2) |
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Summer Term (Term 3) |
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| NUR3 680 - Reasoning:Ped&Chldrn's Nursg 1 |
3 |
NUR3 689 - Pharma for Ped Nurse Practnrs |
3 |
NUR3 681 - Reasoning:Ped&Chldrn's Nursg 2 |
6 |
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NUR3 682 - Reasoning:Ped&Chldrn's Nursg 3 |
4 |
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NUR3 683 - Children & Youth Hlth Assmt 1 |
2 |
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Total credits: |
3 |
Total credits: |
3 |
Total credits: |
12 |
Year 2 |
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Fall Term (Term 4) |
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Winter Term (Term 5) |
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Summer Term (Term 6) |
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| NUR3 684 - Reasoning:Ped&Chldrn'sNursg 4 |
10 |
NUR3 654 - Intern: Ped&Chldrn's Nursing 1 |
12 |
NUR3 655 - Intern: Ped&Chldrn'sNursing 2 |
12 |
| NUR3 685 - Children & Youth Hlth Assmt 2 |
2 |
NUR3 686 - Clin Sem: Ped&Chldrn's Nursg 1 |
1 |
NUR3 687 - Clin Sem: Ped&Chldrn's Nursg 2 |
1 |
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Total credits: |
12 |
Total credits: |
13 |
Total credits: |
13 |
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Clinical Internships
By the end of the course of study, students will have completed a minimum of 950 hours of clinical internships. The supervision of students is provided in collaboration with pediatric nurse practitioners, pediatricians, pediatric specialists as well as advanced practice nurses.
For a complete list of all clinical requirements to be completed prior to the beginning of your internship courses, please visit the Student Portal webpage.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner concentration can practice in secondary and tertiary care settings.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services of Quebec (MSSS) governs all public sector NP positions in the province. Applicants are encouraged to visit the MSSS website for more information:
https://www.msss.gouv.qc.ca/professionnels/soins-infirmiers/infirmieres-praticiennes-specialisees/
Pre-Requisites, Admission Requirements and Application Process
Consult our Applications to Graduate Programs page for more information and detailed instructions regarding program-specific requirements.