Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Track

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As advanced practice nurses, NNPs provide evidence-based quality care for our most vulnerable neonatal patients. The board certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC) is prepared to practice advanced nursing in a multitude of settings including newborn nurseries and Level II, III, and IV NICUs.

Upon completion of this track, students are qualified to sit for the National Certification Corporation certification exam for Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.

Required Courses

22 credits, 616 clinical hours

GNUR 6621 - NNP Seminar I: Theory and Management of the Transitioning Neonate Credits: 3
GNUR 6622 - NNP Seminar II: Theory and Management of the High-Risk Neonate Credits: 3
GNUR 6623 - NNP Seminar III: Theory and Management of the High-Risk Neonate Credits: 3
GNUR 6624 - NNP Practicum I Credits: 1
GNUR 6625 - NNP Practicum II Credits: 5
GNUR 6626 - NNP Practicum III Credits: 5
GNUR 6730 - Genetics, Embryology and Developmental Physiology Credits: 2