Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) option is designed to provide the student with an in-depth focus on health management of acute 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.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Neonatal Nurse Practitioner applicants must have the equivalent of two years full-time clinical experience as an RN in a Level III or IV NICU within the past five years before starting clinical courses. May start theory courses without the required clinical experience. These applicants must hold and maintain a current Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.
One of the Best
Best Nursing Programs 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 |
|---|---|
| 710 Biostats (8 weeks - 3) | Fall |
| 759 Informatics (8 weeks - 3) | Fall |
| 760 Ethics, Policy, and Law (3) | Fall |
| 726 EBP (3) | Spring |
| 500 Theoretical Foundations (3) | Spring |
| 756 DEI in Systems and Patient Populations (3) | Summer |
Second Year
| Course | Semester |
|---|---|
| 545 Adv Assess Neonate (3) | Fall |
| 519 Adv Patho (3) | Fall |
| 546 Adv Patho Neonate (3) | Spring |
| 547 Adv Pharm Neonate (3) | Spring |
| 816 Org. Leadership & Finance (4) | Summer |
Third Year
| Course | Semester |
|---|---|
| 549 NNP Mngt I (2.5) (1 Prac) | Fall |
| 550 NNP Mngt II (2.5) (1 Prac) | Fall |
| 631.1 NNP Practicum (3 Prac) | Spring |
| 631.2 NNP Practicum (3 Prac) | Spring |