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

Public Professional Licensure Disclosure

As a member of the State Authorizations Reciprocity Agreement, the University of Virginia (UVA) is authorized to provide curriculum in a distance learning environment to students located in all states in the United States except for California. (34 CFR 668.43(a)(6)& 34 CFR 668.72(n)).

Upon completion of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certificate at the UVA School of Nursing, graduates may be eligible for initial professional licensure in another U.S. state by applying to the licensing board or agency in that state.

Please visit the University’s state authorization web pages to make an informed decision regarding which states’ educational requirements for initial licensure are met by this program. (668.43(a)(5) (v)(A) - (C))

Enrolled students who change their current (or mailing) address to a state other than Virginia should update this information immediately in the Student Information System as it may impact their ability to complete internship, practicum, or clinical hours, use Title IV funds, or meet licensure or certification requirements in the new state. (34 CFR 668.402).