Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Programs

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We found 31 nursing schools with Neonatal Nurse Practitioner programs in our database.

What is a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner?
A Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) is an advanced practice nurse that specializes in caring for neonates up to two years of age in a variety of clinical settings.

Working in Neonatal
The term neonatal refers to infants who are in the first 28 days of their lives, however infants may be sick for much longer. Neonatal nurses specialize in working with infants who are born with sicknesses or problems such as prematurity, infection, surgical problems, or birth defects.

In order to become an NNP, students must hold a masters or doctorate degree in nursing.

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Neonatal Nurse Specialist Degree Requirements

Becoming a NNP is a lengthy process, but is doable for those who are dedicated. The first step is to become a Registered Nurse (RN) with a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN). In order to obtain a BSN, students are required to pass the NCLEX-RN examination, a standardized test that every state board of nursing uses in order to determine whether or not a candidate is ready for entry-level nursing practice. After becoming an RN, nurses must get a Master of Science in Nursing.

Some neonatal nursing schools offer MSNs through an Advanced Practice Neonatal Nursing (APNN) program, which can be achieved in two years. After receiving your master degree, you must be certified in Neonatal Resuscitation and/or Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing. Under specific programs, you may need to complete a minimum amount of years of clinical experience in a hospital setting.

Career and Estimated Occupation Growth

Neonatal staff tend to work in three different level nurseries, levels I, II, and III.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Salary Information

Neonatal nursing is a relatively new specialty in the nursing field, however positions are in high demand. According to the latest survey from the The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the profession is predicted to grow 31% by the year 2022. The salary for neonatal nurse practitioners is also attractive. According to the same BLS survey, the median salary for a neonatal nurse is $89,960. BLS source.

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