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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

The neonatal nurse practitioner curriculum prepares graduates to function as advanced neonatal nurse practitioners providing comprehensive care to high-risk newborn infants and their families. A strong foundation of study is provided in the physiologic, embryologic, and pathophysiologic basis of neonatal acute and chronic disorders. Full time study involves nine semesters of coursework. 

Clinical experiences take place in a number of neonatal intensive care units in the greater Salt Lake area.  One of these NICUs is a state-of-the art Level III unit specializing in care of the VLBW infant.  Another NICU is and a Level III C unit in the near by children's hospital.  The graduate will be eligible for certification through the National Certification Corporation.

At the conclusion of the BS-DNP NNP program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Successfully complete the NCC certification exam for the Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
2. Provide the assessment of and care for the critically ill infants in Level 1, 2 and 3 Neonatal ICUs
3. Consult with pediatricians in the newborn nursery for unusual infant presentations
4. Develop evidence based guidelines for neonatal care
5. Collaborate and coordinate care of the neonate with complex problems with various specialty disciplines

The recommended course to fulfill the upper-division Physiology prerequisite requirement for BS-DNP applicants is NURS 5905 Clinical Physiology.

Click here to see the program of study for the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.