Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
This option is 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
The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) program at Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing was rated 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
Available at Saint Francis Only
Program Length: 4 Years
Total Credits: 70
Direct Care Clinical Hours: 800
DNP Project Hours: 200
Year 1
Fall
- Advanced Pathophysiology (4)
- Ethics and Social Justice (4)
Spring
- Advanced Health Assessment & Health Promotion for the NNP (3)
- Safety, Digital Health & Informatics (3)
Summer
- Advanced Assessment and Diagnostic Application for the NNP (2)
- Theory and Quality Improvement (3)
Year 2
Fall
- Advanced Neonatal Pathophysiology (3)
- Epidemiology and Statistics for Advanced Nursing Practice (4)
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- Advanced Pharmacology for the NNP (3)
- Research and EBP Methods for Advanced Nursing Practice (4)
Summer
- Neonatal Management I (3)
- Healthcare Economics and Finance (3)
Year 3
Fall
- Procedures, Diagnostics, and Differential Diagnosis for the NNP (3)
- DNP Project Course I: Evidence Translation and Foundations of Systems-Based Practice (3)
- DNP Project Practicum I (100 hours) (1)
Spring
- Neonatal Management II (3)
- DNP Project Course II: Implementation Practicum (100 hours) (2)
Summer
- Neonatal Practicum I (200 hours) (3)
- Healthcare Policy and Law (3)
Year 4
Fall
- Neonatal Practicum II (300 hours) (4)
- DNP Project Course III: Evaluation and Dissemination (2)
Spring
- Neonatal Practicum III (300 hours) (4)
- Professional Identity, Advanced Practice Nursing Roles, Leadership (50 hours) (3)
Program Totals
- Total Credits: 70
- Direct Care Clinical Hours: 800
- DNP Project Hours: 200
- Leadership Hours: 50