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Provide Care to Newborns and Their Families

With expertise in embryologic, physiologic, and pathophysiologic foundations of neonatal conditions, Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNP) provide advanced, comprehensive care to high-risk newborns and their families.

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Neonatal Overview

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner is prepared to: 

  • Provide advanced, evidence-based care to high-risk infants and their families by applying theory, research, and clinical expertise in the neonatal setting.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate healthcare strategies while engaging in evidence-based practice and research implementation to improve neonatal outcomes.
  • Demonstrate leadership and adaptability to influence policy, drive innovation, and contribute to the ongoing advancement of the neonatal nurse practitioner profession. 

Program Length

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Track is completed in 8 semesters

Mode

Hybrid (synchronous and asynchronous online learning with some on-campus activities required)

Clinical

Gain hands-on experience through 900 Direct Patient Care Hours

Pass Rates

Our combined national certification pass rate stands at 100%

Track Information

    Graduates are prepared to sit for national certification from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC). Upon successful completion of the exam, candidates are eligible to become certified or licensed to practice.

    The National Certification Corporation requires the equivalent of 2 years of full-time clinic practice experience (within the last 5 years) as a registered nurse (RN) in the care of critically ill neonates or infants in critical care inpatient settings is required before a student begins clinical courses. Students may enroll in preclinical courses while obtaining the necessary practice.

    Contact Us

    Kim Friddle, PhD, NNP-BC, MS
    Specialty Track Director
    kim.friddle@nurs.utah.edu

    Shelley Kern, MPC
    DNP Program Manager
    shelley.kern@nurs.utah.edu

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