Parent Child & Family Area of Study

The focus of the Parent Child & Family Area of Study is to develop and disseminate nursing science and nursing knowledge related to the health of childbearing and childrearing families.

Iowa's Pediatric Nurse Practioner program ranks No. 6 and our Family Nurse Practitioner program ranks No.11, according to U.S. News & World Report, when compared to public universities nationwide.
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Master's Degree Options

Child Health Nursing

Community Health Nursing

Family Nurse Practitioner

Genetics Nursing

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

School Health Nursing

PhD Options

Undergraduate Opportunities:

Young Pediatric Nurse Clinician Program

Young Community Health Nurse Clinician

Young Scientist Program

Community Outreach:

Consultation Services

Johnson County Sexual Assault Response Team

Program Chair                    

Ann Marie McCarthy                        

PhD, RN, Professor  

ann-mccarthy@uiowa.edu 

Program Associate                      Program Secretary

Nancy Lathrop                                Kathy Farrier

nancy-lathrop@uiowa.edu                kathleen-farrier@uiowa.edu

342 Nursing Building                        340 Nursing Building

319-335-7075                                 319-335-7047