Advanced Practice Provider- Career Launch Program

Career Launch

This unique opportunity supports currently certified and soon to be certified Acute Adult-Gerontology or Acute Pediatric APRNs in obtaining dual certification through a Post-Master's Certificate Program with Case Western Reserve University.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN and APRN licensure
• Current certification as either:
• Acute Adult-Gerontology APRN,
• Acute Pediatric APRN
• Bachelor's and graduate degree from an accredited nursing program
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Current BLS certification

Application Requirements

• Complete the Career Launch application
• Apply to the Burn Center Advanced Practice Provider position and review full role requirements
• Submit the following to careerlaunch@akronchildrens.org:
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Current BLS certification
• Three (3) professional or academic references
• 300-word essay outlining:
• Professional goals
• Interest in dual certification
• Commitment to burn care at Akron Children's

Participant Expectations

• Apply and gain acceptance into the applicable Post-Master's Certificate Program through Case Western Reserve University.
• Maintain their budgeted FTE in the Burn Unit during the program
• Remain in good academic standing
• Earn a grade of B or higher
• Complete Three (3) years of service in the Adult and Pediatric Regional Burn Institute at Akron Children's Hospital after program completion
• Repayment may be required if program obligations are not met