Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
This option is a 73 credit hour course of study designed to provide the baccalaureate prepared nurse with an in-depth focus on health management of acutely and critically ill neonates and their families through studies in research, theory, cultural diversity, health policy, ethics, and leadership related to the role of the Advanced Practice Nurse.
Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate will be eligible to sit for the national Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification examination offered by the National Certification Corporation and assume advanced leadership roles.
One of the Best
rated the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) program at Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing as one of the best programs in the nation.
Schools were ranked based on certification pate rates, overall quality of the program offered, and ease of access for students. The College was ranked 14th overall.
Curriculum
First Year
| Course | Semester |
|---|---|
| 500 Theoretical Foundations (3) | Fall |
| 710 Biostats (3) - 8 weeks | Fall |
| 759 Informatics (3) - 8 weeks | Fall |
| 707 Epi/Health Prom (3) | Spring |
| 816 Organizational Leadership and Finance (4) | Spring |
| 756 DEI in Systems and Patient Populations (3) | Summer |
Second Year
| Course | Semester |
|---|---|
| 760 Ethics, Policy & Law (3) | Fall |
| 519 Adv Patho (3) | Fall |
| 726 Analysis of EBP (3) | Spring |
| 545 Adv Assess Neonate (3) | Spring |
| 736 Translation of EBP (3) | Summer |
Third Year
| Course | Semester |
|---|---|
| 546 Adv Patho Neonate (3) | Fall |
| 547 Adv Pharm Neonate (3) | Fall |
| 834.1 DNP Project (1) - 100 hrs | Fall |
| 549 NNP Mngt I (2.5) (1 Prac) | Spring |
| 550 NNP Mngt II (2.5) (1 Prac) | Spring |
| 834.2 and 834.3 DNP Project (2) - 200 hrs | Spring |
| 834.4 and 834.5 DNP Project (2) - 200 hours | Summer |
Fourth Year
| Course | Semester |
|---|---|
| 631.1 NNP Practicum (3 Prac) | Fall |
| 631.2 NNP Practicum (3 Prac) | Fall |