Home Study Package

Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Study At Your Own Pace with the Self-Guided Home Study Package!

Can’t make it to one of our Live Certification Review Courses or prefer to study on your own? Join the 100,000+ students who have passed their exams using Barkley & Associates.

  • The same great content from our Live Certification Review Course
  • Flexibility: Choose from 3 tiers so you have the resources you need to succeed
  • Reduced Stress: Study in a comfortable, familiar environment
  • Complete a 50-item exam to receive your contact hours

Simply the Best!

Which Plan Is Right for You?

All Home Study orders will be processed beginning June 1, 2025

Essentials

Premium

Ultimate

Essentials

$389.50

Option to purchase Live Webinar Video Recordings

Earn up to 31 contact hours of continuing education (which includes up to 13.5 hours of pharmacology and 1.25 hours of advanced procedures)

Extensive Course Manual

Comprehensive Course Manual with all the latest updates

The manual will be shipped to you in 1-2 business days after purchase.

Audio Recordings (2 days of content)

Comprehensive: All Audio Recordings from a recent Live Certification Review/Clinical Update Course are included. Topics can be listened to in any order and repeated. Pause, fast forward, and rewind the lectures as needed so that you can make sure you master the material.

Versatile: Listen wherever is convenient for you: in the car, at home, or wherever you would like!

Post-Course Online Video Chapters (OVCs)

Three-month access to special video content

Unlimited reviews of video content within three months of course conclusion. Additional time may be purchased.

Common Pediatric Genetic Syndromes and Inborn Errors of Metabolism Common Problems in Acute Care Procedures Professional Practice Issues Evidence-Based Cultural Considerations

50-item Home Study Exam

To obtain CE credit, passing a 50-item multiple choice exam with a score of at least 70% is required. This exam may be taken a maximum of 3 times and will expire 90 days from the date of purchase. The exam has a 60-minute time limit.

Prices subject to change without notice

Premium

$599.50

Unlimited review of the Live Webinar Video Recordings for 1 month after purchase

Earn up to 32.5 contact hours of continuing education (which includes up to 14 hours of pharmacology and 1.25 hours of advanced procedures)

Extensive Course Manual

Comprehensive Course Manual with all the latest updates

The manual will be shipped to you in 1-2 business days after purchase.

Audio Recordings (2 days of content)

Comprehensive: All Audio Recordings from a recent Live Certification Review/Clinical Update Course are included. Topics can be listened to in any order and repeated. Pause, fast forward, and rewind the lectures as needed so that you can make sure you master the material.

Versatile: Listen wherever is convenient for you: in the car, at home, or wherever you would like!

Post-Course Online Video Chapters (OVCs)

Three-month access to special video content

Unlimited reviews of video content within three months of course conclusion. Additional time may be purchased.

Common Pediatric Genetic Syndromes and Inborn Errors of Metabolism Common Problems in Acute Care Procedures Professional Practice Issues Evidence-Based Cultural Considerations

50-item Home Study Exam

To obtain CE credit, passing a 50-item multiple choice exam with a score of at least 70% is required. This exam may be taken a maximum of 3 times and will expire 90 days from the date of purchase. The exam has a 60-minute time limit.

Home Study Guarantee

We guarantee that attendees will pass their initial national certification exam as long as the exam is taken no less than 3 weeks and no more than 3 months, after taking a Barkley & Associates’ Home Study or graduation (whichever comes last).

We know that we have what you need to succeed, so in the unlikely event that you do not pass, you will receive complimentary attendance at any Live Course of your choice!

Review of Antibiotic Classes

Bonus from our CE store:
Review of Antibiotic Classes

1.5 contact hours of continuing education (which includes 1.5 hours of pharmacology)

Prices subject to change without notice

Ultimate

$660.50

Unlimited review of the Live Webinar Video Recordings for 3 months after purchase

Earn up to 32.5 contact hours of continuing education (which includes up to 14 hours of pharmacology and 1.25 hours of advanced procedures)

Extensive Course Manual

Comprehensive Course Manual with all the latest updates

The manual will be shipped to you in 1-2 business days after purchase.

Audio Recordings (2 days of content)

Comprehensive: All Audio Recordings from a recent Live Certification Review/Clinical Update Course are included. Topics can be listened to in any order and repeated. Pause, fast forward, and rewind the lectures as needed so that you can make sure you master the material.

Versatile: Listen wherever is convenient for you: in the car, at home, or wherever you would like!

Post-Course Online Video Chapters (OVCs)

Three-month access to special video content

Unlimited reviews of video content within three months of course conclusion. Additional time may be purchased.

Common Pediatric Genetic Syndromes and Inborn Errors of Metabolism Common Problems in Acute Care Procedures Professional Practice Issues Evidence-Based Cultural Considerations

50-item Home Study Exam

To obtain CE credit, passing a 50-item multiple choice exam with a score of at least 70% is required. This exam may be taken a maximum of 3 times and will expire 90 days from the date of purchase. The exam has a 60-minute time limit.

Home Study Guarantee

We guarantee that attendees will pass their initial national certification exam as long as the exam is taken no less than 3 weeks and no more than 3 months, after taking a Barkley & Associates’ Home Study or graduation (whichever comes last).

We know that we have what you need to succeed, so in the unlikely event that you do not pass, you will receive complimentary attendance at any Live Course of your choice!

Review of Antibiotic Classes

Bonus from our CE store:
Review of Antibiotic Classes

1.5 contact hours of continuing education (which includes 1.5 hours of pharmacology)

Prices subject to change without notice

Which product is right for you?

  • Live Webinar
  • Home Study
Live Webinar Home Study
$32939951950
$38959966050
Extensive Course Manual
Review Antibiotics CE Offering

Bonus from our CE store:
Review of Antibiotic Classes

1.5 contact hours of continuing education (which includes 1.5 hours of pharmacology)

Audio Recordings
Comprehensive:
All Audio Recordings from a recent Live Certification Review/Clinical Update Course are included. Topics can be listened to in any order and repeated. Pause, fast forward, and rewind the lectures as needed so that you can make sure you master the material.

Versatile:
Listen wherever is convenient for you: in the car, at home, or wherever you would like!

Option to add-on Included with purchase
Post-Course Online Video Chapters (OVCs)

Three-month access
to special video content

Unlimited reviews of video content within three months of course conclusion. Additional time may be purchased.

Common Pediatric Genetic Syndromes and Inborn Errors of MetabolismCommon Problems in Acute CareProceduresProfessional Practice IssuesEvidence-Based Cultural Considerations

Guarantee

We guarantee that attendees will pass their initial national certification exam as long as the exam is taken no less than 3 weeks and no more than 3 months after taking a Barkley & Associates’ Live Webinar or graduation (whichever comes last).

We know we have what you need to succeed, so in the unlikely event that you do not pass, you will receive complimentary attendance at any Live Webinar of your choice!

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(attend another Live Webinar)		 NoYes
(attend a Live Webinar)Yes
(attend a Live Webinar)
Interactive Practice Questions
Faculty Q&A
Video Access Length Option to add 1 week 1 month Option to add1 month3 months

Audio Sample

Manual Sample

Course Overview: Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC)

Certification Review/Clinical Update
Continuing Education Course

Assessment

  • Patient health history
  • Comprehensive physical examination
  • Evaluation of the acutely ill child
  • Child maltreatment red flags
  • Recognition of sepsis/shock
  • Nutritional evaluation
  • Differential diagnosis

Clinical Problems by System

  • Respiratory
  • Cardiac
  • Renal/Genitourinary
  • Endocrine
  • Musculoskeletal
  • Gastrointestinal
  • Neurologic
  • Cardiovascular
  • Oncology
  • Rheumatology
  • Allergy/Immunology
  • Metabolic disorders
  • Hematology
  • Trauma
  • Palliative care
  • Genetic issues
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Dermatology
  • Shock states

Diagnostic Skills and Procedures

  • Infectious disease workup
  • Advanced laboratory review and interpretation
  • Radiology Interpretation: X-Ray, MRI, CT, POCUS
  • Cardiac Diagnostics: ECHO & EKG
  • Review of invasive procedures

Management

  • Nutritional modalities and support
  • Antibiotic selection
  • Resource allocation
  • Treatment of shock
  • Fluid management and resuscitation including vasoactives
  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
  • Technology maintenance and proper use
  • Care coordination
  • Collaboration with specialists
  • Palliative care strategies
  • Ventilation strategies
  • Pre and post-operative management

Professional Practice

  • Evidence-based practice
  • Legal and ethical considerations
  • Interpretation of research findings
  • Patient advocacy
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Scope of practice
  • Licensure and credentialing
  • Reporting statutes

Choose your choice of audio access!

The Home Study includes your choice of audio access. Listen along to the audio in conjunction with your Course Manual to truly master the material and ensure your success on your certification exam!

Your audio choice include one of the following options:

MP3

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streams

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Prices are subject to change without notice.

Refunds are not allowed on any of Barkley & Associates’ products. However, defective audio CDs or MP3 Players will gladly be replaced/exchanged. However, Barkley & Associates must be informed of the defect within 7 business days of receiving the purchase.

If a customer purchases the wrong Home Study Course, or unintended duplicate of it, a processing fee of $30 will be charged.

If a customer purchases the wrong Audio Streams, a processing fee of $10 will be charged.

See our other PNP-AC products:

Special Topics for PNP-ACs in Our CE Store​

Other Dates for PNP-AC Certification Review​

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Diagnostic Readiness Tests (DRTs)/Practice Exams​

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Online Audio Streams are a great option if you want to access the audio content on-the-go from a mobile device or when you’re at home studying on your computer!

The Online Audio Streams are accessible through your Barkley & Associates account through any internet capable device (cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) using WiFi or your cellular network. Additionally, use Bluetooth on your phone or tablet to connect to any wireless headphones for added flexibility!

You will have access to the Online Audio Stream from purchase date up to 3 months after the last day of the course. Access to the Online Audio Streams can be renewed at 3-month intervals at 50% off! Renewals are available near expiry date from Your Account > Special Offers.

The Audio Streaming includes:

Streaming audio recordings to get a head of the class

Accessible for periods of 3 months, either after the last day of the Live Course or from the purchase date of the Home Study. They can be renewed for additional 3-month intervals with a 50% discount!

Comprehensive

All Audio Recordings from a recent Live Certification Review/Clinical Update Course are included. Topics can be listened to in any order and repeated. Pause, fast forward, and rewind the lectures as needed so that you can make sure you master the material.

Listen on the go

Listen wherever is convenient for you: in the car, at home, or wherever you would like!

When Audio Streams are ordered, you will receive immediate access in your account under Your Account and then Courses.

The Audio CDs are a great choice for anyone who wants physical CDs of our outstanding audio content.

This makes it a great option for those who have a CD player in their car or computer, for ease of access.

The Audio CDs includes:

CD recordings

With the option to import onto a smart device through a computer

Comprehensive

All Audio Recordings from a recent Live Certification Review/Clinical Update Course are included. Topics can be listened to in any order and repeated. Pause, fast forward, and rewind the lectures as needed so that you can make sure you master the material.

Listen on the go

Listen wherever is convenient for you: in the car, at home, or wherever you would like!

Your Audio CDs will be shipped out once your order is processed.

The MP3 Player is a great option if you don’t want to rely on an internet connection to access the same outstanding audio content on-the-go! The MP3 Player is a physical unit that can be used with any 3.5mm headphone cord. This means you can listen to it with headphones in the gym or in your car if you have the proper cabling.

With 4GB of hard drive storage, you can also utilize it for additional data storage when plugged into a computer. Portable and versatile, it includes a protective case, earbuds, and a USB charging cable.

The MP3 Player includes:

Audio recordings, protective case, earbuds and USB charging cable

Additional device storage up to 4GB

Comprehensive

All Audio Recordings from a recent Live Certification Review/Clinical Update Course are included. Topics can be listened to in any order and repeated. Pause, fast forward, and rewind the lectures as needed so that you can make sure you master the material.

Listen on the go

Listen wherever is convenient for you: in the car, at home, or wherever you would like!

Your MP3 Player will be shipped out once your order is processed.

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