Stony Brook University Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Programs

Most Affordable PNP Program at a Major Academic Medical Center

Stony Brook University School of Nursing offers five Pediatric Nurse Practitioner tracks:

  • MS – PNP-PC
  • MS – PNP-AC
  • Post-Master’s DNP – PNP
  • Advanced Certificate – PNP-PC
  • Advanced Certificate – PNP-AC

All programs are offered through distance education with on-site requirements. Clinical placements are facilitated through the Office of Clinical Placements using formal SUNY affiliation agreements.

Program Tracks Overview

ProgramEst. Tuition (NY Resident)Est. Duration
MS – PNP-PC$27,675 45 credits
MS – PNP-AC$27,675 45 credits
Post-Master’s DNP – PNP$24,960 42 credits
Advanced Certificate – PNP-PC$12,30020 credits
Advanced Certificate – PNP-AC$7,995 13 credits

MS – Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

The MS PNP-PC at Stony Brook University School of Nursing is estimated at approximately ~$27,675 for NY residents

Estimate based on 45 credits × ~$615/credit effective, including base tuition of $471/credit plus mandatory fees.

Non-resident students pay approximately $1,125/credit in base tuition — estimated total including fees: ~$57,375.

Program duration is not clearly stated. The program is delivered through distance education with on-site requirements.

MS PNP-PC Curriculum

The MS PNP-PC totals 45 credit hours organized across four components:

  • Core courses (8 cr.): Organizational leadership and role transformation, quality improvement/safety/healthcare technologies, and health care policy and advocacy.
  • Research (6 cr.): Two-course nursing research and evidence-based practice sequence.
  • Clinical science courses (9 cr.): Clinical pharmacology, advanced health assessment — child health, and clinical pathophysiology across the lifespan.
  • Clinical practice sequence (19 cr.) + elective (3 cr.): Four progressive advanced theory and clinical practice courses covering pediatric nursing across the continuum and primary care, plus a graduate elective.

Core Courses (8 cr.):

  • HNH 503 – Organizational Leadership and Role Transformation (3 cr.)
  • HNH 504 – Quality Improvement, Safety, and Health Care Technologies (3 cr.)
  • HNH 505 – Health Care Policy and Advocacy (2 cr.)

Research Courses (6 cr.):

  • HNG 541 – Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice I (3 cr.)
  • HNG 543 – Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice II (3 cr.)

Clinical Science Courses (9 cr.):

  • HNG 540 – Clinical Pharmacology (3 cr.)
  • HNG 525 – Advanced Health Assessment Child Health (3 cr.)
  • HNG 588 – Clinical Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan (3 cr.)

Clinical Practice Sequence (19 cr.):

  • HNG 518 – Advanced Theory and Clinical Practice in Pediatric Nursing Across the Continuum I (4 cr.)
  • HNG 528 – Advanced Theory and Clinical Practice in Pediatric Nursing Across the Continuum II (5 cr.) ⚠️ Credit change effective Fall 2026
  • HNG 538 – Advanced Theory and Clinical Practice in Primary Care Pediatric Nursing I (5 cr.) ⚠️ Credit change effective Fall 2026
  • HNG 548 – Advanced Theory and Clinical Practice in Primary Care Pediatric Nursing II (5 cr.) ⚠️ Credit change effective Fall 2026

Elective (3 cr.): Graduate elective selected by advisement.

View more curriculum details in the course catalog.

MS PNP-PC Clinicals

Clinical practice hours are embedded in the four clinical practice sequence courses. Total supervised clinical hours are not published in available source materials — contact the program for specifics. Clinical placements are facilitated through the Office of Clinical Placements using formal SUNY affiliation agreements.

  • HNG 518 – Advanced Theory and Clinical Practice in Pediatric Nursing Across the Continuum I (4 cr.)
  • HNG 528 – Advanced Theory and Clinical Practice in Pediatric Nursing Across the Continuum II (5 cr.)
  • HNG 538 – Advanced Theory and Clinical Practice in Primary Care Pediatric Nursing I (5 cr.)
  • HNG 548 – Advanced Theory and Clinical Practice in Primary Care Pediatric Nursing II (5 cr.)
  • Office of Clinical Placements facilitates site identification and SUNY affiliation agreements
  • Students submit clinical placement request forms once a suitable site is identified
  • Total clinical hours not published — contact program
  • School of Nursing not permitted to pay for clinical placements; students and third parties also prohibited from paying

MS PNP-PC Admissions

No GRE required. NY State licensure required before beginning coursework. Application deadlines not published — contact the program.

  • BSN from an accredited nursing program
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Current unencumbered NY State RN license
  • Minimum 1 year of recent relevant experience (preferred)
  • Three-credit undergraduate course in health assessment
  • Three-credit undergraduate course in statistics
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or resume
  • Unofficial transcripts from all institutions (official required upon admission)
  • Student malpractice insurance required from admission through graduation
  • BLS with AED certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) required upon admission
  • CastleBranch compliance system enrollment (one-time fee) required upon admission
  • Must meet technical standards for admission and retention
  • TOEFL required if English is not native/primary language (minimum 90 internet-based; 22 minimum per section)
  • Application fee required (amount not published in available source materials)
  • ⚠️ No GRE required
  • Application deadlines not published — contact gradadmission@stonybrook.edu for current deadlines

MS – Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

The MS PNP-AC at Stony Brook University School of Nursing is estimated at approximately ~$27,675 for NY residents — the same total as the MS PNP-PC at 45 credits × ~$615/credit effective.

The MS PNP-AC substitutes the primary care clinical practice sequence with an acute care-specific course sequence and adds an advanced skills course, preparing graduates for the CPNP-AC exam through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.

PALS certification is required upon admission for the PNP-AC track.

MS PNP-AC Curriculum

The MS PNP-AC totals 45 credit hours. Core, research, and clinical science courses are shared with the MS PNP-PC track. The PNP-AC replaces the primary care clinical sequence and elective with an acute care-specific clinical sequence plus an advanced skills course.

Core, Research, and Clinical Science Courses (23 cr.) — same as MS PNP-PC: See MS PNP-PC curriculum above.

PNP-AC Clinical Practice Sequence (22 cr.):

  • HNG 518 – Advanced Theory and Clinical Practice in Pediatric Nursing Across the Continuum I (4 cr.)
  • HNG 528 – Advanced Theory and Clinical Practice in Pediatric Nursing Across the Continuum II (5 cr.) ⚠️ Credit change effective Fall 2026
  • HNG 508 – Advanced Theory and Clinical Practice in Acute Care Pediatric Nursing I (5 cr.) ⚠️ Credit change effective Fall 2026
  • HNG 558 – Advanced Theory and Clinical Practice in Acute Care Pediatric Nursing II (5 cr.) ⚠️ Credit change effective Fall 2026
  • HNG 580 – Advanced Skills, Technologies, and Clinical Decision-Making in Acute Care (3 cr.)

View more curriculum details in the course catalog.

MS PNP-AC Clinicals

Clinical practice hours are embedded across the acute care clinical sequence. Total hours not published — contact the program. Same placement facilitation model as the MS PNP-PC applies.

  • HNG 518 + HNG 528 — pediatric continuum clinical practice (shared with PC track)
  • HNG 508 – Acute Care Pediatric Nursing I (clinical hours embedded)
  • HNG 558 – Acute Care Pediatric Nursing II (clinical hours embedded)
  • PALS certification required upon admission
  • Total clinical hours not published — contact program

MS PNP-AC Admissions

Same requirements as the MS PNP-PC (see above) with one additional requirement:

  • PALS certification required upon admission (in addition to BLS with AED)
  • All other requirements are the same as the MS PNP-PC — see MS PNP-PC Admissions above
  • Application deadlines not published — contact gradadmission@stonybrook.edu

Post-Master’s DNP – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

The Post-Master’s DNP at Stony Brook University School of Nursing is available to MS-prepared NPs or CNMs seeking to reach the doctoral level. It is estimated at approximately ~$24,960 NY resident (42 credits minimum × ~$615/credit effective).

A gap analysis is conducted to confirm prior MS coursework and validate previously completed clinical hours. A minimum of 500 additional scholarly practice hours is required at the DNP level to meet the 1,000+ total post-baccalaureate hour requirement. Program duration is not clearly stated.

The School of Nursing is currently only accepting post-master’s (advanced standing) applicants — the post-BSN DNP track is not currently admitting students. An interview may be required.

Post-Master’s DNP Curriculum

The Post-Master’s DNP totals a minimum of 42 credit hours organized across five areas:

  • Scientific underpinnings (6 cr.): Theories of applied sciences; systems theory.
  • DNP project core (21 cr.): Doctoral seminar in evidence-based practice; DNP Synthesis I, II, and III.
  • Analytics and informatics core (6 cr.): Biostatistics; large data analyses.
  • Advanced clinical practice core (3 cr.): Genomics.
  • Population health core (6 cr.): Healthcare policy and social justice; epidemiology and population health.

Scientific Underpinnings (6 cr.):

  • HND 612 – Theories of Applied Science (3 cr.)
  • HND 650 – Systems Theory (3 cr.)

DNP Project Core (21 cr.):

  • HND 647 – Doctoral Seminar in Evidence-Based Practice (4 cr.)
  • HND 655 – DNP Synthesis I (5 cr.)
  • HND 665 – DNP Synthesis II (6 cr.)
  • HND 675 – DNP Synthesis III (6 cr.)

Analytics and Informatics Core (6 cr.):

  • HND 635 – Biostatistics (3 cr.)
  • HND 645 – Large Data Analyses (3 cr.)

Advanced Clinical Practice Core (3 cr.):

  • HND 615 – Genomics (3 cr.)

Population Health Core (6 cr.):

  • HND 625 – Healthcare Policy and Social Justice (3 cr.)
  • HND 640 – Epidemiology and Population Health (3 cr.)

View more curriculum details on the official program page.

Post-Master’s DNP Clinicals

A minimum of 500 additional scholarly practice hours is required at the DNP level, counting toward the 1,000+ post-baccalaureate practice hour requirement. Prior MS clinical hours are validated through the gap analysis and credited toward the total.

  • 500 additional scholarly practice hours required (DNP level)
  • Total post-baccalaureate requirement: 1,000+ hours (prior MS hours credited)
  • Gap analysis validates prior clinical hours upon admission
  • Office of Clinical Placements facilitates DNP project site placements
  • PALS certification required for PNP specialty track upon admission

Post-Master’s DNP Admissions

Currently only accepting post-master’s (advanced standing) applicants. Post-BSN applicants are not currently being admitted.

  • MS degree as an advanced nurse practitioner or certified nurse midwife
  • BSN with minimum 3.0 GPA (cumulative)
  • Current unencumbered NY State RN license
  • Malpractice insurance as NP student or as NP in program specialty
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Written statement (essay as indicated in application)
  • CV or resume
  • Official transcripts from all institutions
  • BLS with AED certification required upon admission
  • PALS required for PNP specialty upon admission
  • CastleBranch compliance system enrollment required upon admission
  • Interview may be required
  • TOEFL required if English is not native/primary language
  • No GRE required
  • Currently accepting post-master’s advanced standing applicants only
  • Application deadlines not published — contact gradadmission@stonybrook.edu

Advanced Certificate – Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

The Advanced Certificate PNP-PC at Stony Brook University School of Nursing is available to MSN- or doctorally-prepared nurses seeking to specialize in pediatric primary care.

The minimum credit requirement is 20 credits, estimated at approximately ~$12,300 NY resident (20 cr. × ~$615/credit).

A gap analysis determines whether additional courses — up to 17 more credits — are required, potentially raising the total to ~$37 credits (~$22,755 NY resident). Graduates are eligible for the CPNP-PC exam and NY State APRN licensure in the specialty.

Certificate Curriculum

The Advanced Certificate PNP-PC has a 20-credit minimum core plus up to 17 additional credits determined by gap analysis.

Required Core Courses (20 cr. minimum):

  • HNG 518 – Advanced Theory and Clinical Practice in Pediatric Nursing Across the Continuum I (4 cr.)
  • HNG 528 – Advanced Theory and Clinical Practice in Pediatric Nursing Across the Continuum II (5 cr.) ⚠️ Credit change effective Fall 2026
  • HNG 538 – Advanced Theory and Clinical Practice in Primary Care Pediatric Nursing I (5 cr.) ⚠️ Credit change effective Fall 2026
  • HNG 548 – Advanced Theory and Clinical Practice in Primary Care Pediatric Nursing II (5 cr.) ⚠️ Credit change effective Fall 2026
  • HNG 570 – Independent Study (1 cr. — can be waived based on prior education)

Additional Courses by Gap Analysis (up to 17 cr.):

  • HNH 503 – Organizational Leadership and Role Transformation (3 cr.)
  • HNH 504 – Quality Improvement, Safety, and Health Care Technologies (3 cr.)
  • HNH 505 – Health Care Policy and Advocacy (2 cr.)
  • HNG 525 – Advanced Health Assessment Child Health (3 cr.)
  • HNG 540 – Clinical Pharmacology (3 cr.)
  • HNG 588 – Clinical Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan (3 cr.)

Graduates of Stony Brook’s own MS program will not be required to repeat courses already completed within the School of Nursing. Any student may be required to take additional credits upon faculty advisement.

View more curriculum details in the course catalog.

AC PNP-PC Clinicals

Clinical hours are embedded in the four core clinical practice courses. Total hours not published. Same Office of Clinical Placements facilitation model applies.

  • HNG 518, 528, 538, 548 — clinical practice hours embedded
  • Total clinical hours not published — contact program
  • School of Nursing not permitted to pay for clinical placements

AC PNP-PC Admissions

  • Advanced-level nursing master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited program
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Current unencumbered NY State RN license
  • Minimum 1 year recent relevant experience (preferred)
  • Three-credit undergraduate course in health assessment
  • Three-credit undergraduate course in statistics
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or resume
  • BLS with AED certification required upon admission
  • Student malpractice insurance required from admission through graduation
  • CastleBranch compliance system enrollment required upon admission
  • Must meet technical standards for admission and retention
  • TOEFL required if English not native/primary language
  • ⚠️ No GRE required
  • Application deadlines not published — contact gradadmission@stonybrook.edu

Advanced Certificate – Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

The Advanced Certificate PNP-AC has a minimum of 13 credits, estimated at approximately ~$7,995 NY resident (13 cr. × ~$615/credit).

A gap analysis may add substantially more credits, including the full pediatric continuum sequence (HNG 518 + 528 = 9 cr.), a clinical immersion course (1-3 cr.), and core leadership and science courses (up to 17 additional cr.).

Graduates are eligible for the CPNP-AC exam through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. PALS certification is required upon admission.

Certificate Curriculum

The Advanced Certificate PNP-AC has a 13-credit core plus additional courses determined by gap analysis.

Required Core Courses (13 cr.):

  • HNG 508 – Advanced Theory and Clinical Practice in Acute Care Pediatric Nursing I (5 cr.)
  • HNG 558 – Advanced Theory and Clinical Practice in Acute Care Pediatric Nursing II (5 cr.)
  • HNG 580 – Advanced Skills, Technologies, and Clinical Decision-Making in Acute Care (3 cr.)

Additional Courses by Gap Analysis:

  • HNH 503 – Organizational Leadership and Role Transformation (3 cr.)
  • HNH 504 – Quality Improvement, Safety, and Healthcare Technologies (3 cr.)
  • HNH 505 – Health Care Policy and Advocacy (2 cr.)
  • HNG 525 – Advanced Health Assessment Child Health (3 cr.)
  • HNG 540 – Clinical Pharmacology (3 cr.)
  • HNG 588 – Clinical Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan (3 cr.)
  • HNG 518 – Advanced Theory and Clinical Practice in Pediatric Nursing Across the Continuum I (4 cr.)
  • HNG 528 – Advanced Theory and Clinical Practice in Pediatric Nursing Across the Continuum II (5 cr.)
  • HNG 561 – Clinical Immersion: Graduate (1-3 cr.)

The gap analysis for the PNP-AC certificate is more extensive than the PC certificate and may require most of the above courses, significantly increasing total credits and cost. Contact the program for a preliminary assessment before applying.

View more curriculum details in the course catalog.

AC PNP-AC Clinicals

  • HNG 508 and HNG 558 — acute care clinical practice hours embedded
  • HNG 561 – Clinical Immersion: Graduate (1-3 cr., if required by gap analysis)
  • Total clinical hours not published — contact program
  • PALS certification required upon admission

AC PNP-AC Admissions

Same requirements as the AC PNP-PC (see above) with one additional requirement:

  • PALS certification required upon admission (in addition to BLS with AED)
  • All other requirements same as AC PNP-PC — see AC PNP-PC Admissions above
  • Application deadlines not published — contact gradadmission@stonybrook.edu

Tuition

Stony Brook University charges graduate nursing students a per-credit tuition rate as part of the SUNY system.

Rates below are for Spring 2026 and are subject to change by the SUNY Board of Trustees without advance notice.

  • NY State resident — base tuition: $471/credit
  • Non-NY State resident — base tuition: $1,125/credit
  • Mandatory fees at 9 credits (full-time, NY resident): approximately $1,294/semester (activity, college, academic excellence, counseling and health, technology, transportation, and career development fees)
  • Effective per-credit rate (NY resident, at 9-credit full-time load): approximately ~$615/credit

Additional required expenses upon admission include:

  • Student malpractice insurance (required from admission through graduation)
  • BLS with AED certification
  • PALS certification for PNP-AC tracks
  • CastleBranch compliance system (one-time fee)
  • Health insurance and university health requirements
  • Required Student Health Insurance: $3,311.26/year for full-time students (waivable with proof of alternative coverage)

G2, G4, and G5 students are considered full-time at 9 credits and are billed at the 12-credit fee rate (except College Fee and Academic Excellence Fee). Fee rates are capped at 9-10 credits for most fees. Confirm current billing rates with the Student Financial Services office.

See the official tuition page for more details.

Accreditation

Stony Brook University School of Nursing’s programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Graduates of the MS PNP-PC and Advanced Certificate PNP-PC tracks are eligible for the Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (CPNP-PC) exam through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) and NY State APRN licensure.

Graduates of the MS PNP-AC and Advanced Certificate PNP-AC tracks are eligible for the CPNP-AC exam through PNCB. All PNP graduates are eligible to apply for NY State APRN certification, obtain a DEA number, and receive prescription privileges upon program completion.

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