MSN PROGRAM
NEONATAL NURSE PRACTITIONER (NNP)
The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program at Case was reestablished in 2001 with support from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Students have clinical experiences at a number of area hospitals with certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioners serving as preceptors.
These hospital systems include but are not limited to: Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Children's Hospital, and MetroHealth Medical Center. These Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU's) provide students with a wide range of experiences in the management of acutely and chronically ill high risk neonates throughout their hospitalization. At Case, we offer the unique opportunity for students to work with internationally recognized nurse researchers.
The nurse graduate of the NNP program has the knowledge and skills to assess, intervene appropriately and evaluate care of neonates. Students are eligible to take the NNP certification examination upon graduation.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNPs) focus on the management and care of fragile, critically ill and premature infants and their parents. NNPs practice in neonatal intensive care unites and are in high demand. One year of NICU nursing is required prior beginning this program. Nurse practitioners are essential to the delivery of quality health care to all persons. As the need for health care increases, nurses in advanced practice must have the knowledge, skills and sensitivity to care for clients in many settings. The role of the NNP encompasses activities that promote optimal health, detect illness and facilitate restoration and maintenance of health of infants.
There are two sample plans available for review - the Full Time Student Sample Plan and the Part Time Student Plan. Resources are available specific to the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program. Contact us for more information.
Full-Time Student Sample Plan
Fall Semester I
| NURS 405 | Inquiry I: Theoretical Foundations |
3 |
| NUNP 416 | Newborn Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 453 | Physiologic Foundations of Advanced Practice | 4 |
| NUNP 405 | Neonatal Nurse Practitioner I | 3 |
Total |
13 |
Spring Semester I
| NURS 425 | Inquiry II: The Research Process | 3 |
| NURS 430 | Pharmacology and Therapeutics for the Advanced Practice
Nurse |
3 |
| NUNP 412 | Neonatal Nurse Practitioner II | 4 |
| NURS 443A | Collaboration and Consultation | 1 |
| NURS 443B | Professionalism in Advanced Practice: Role Development | 1 |
| NURS 443C | Professionalism in Advanced Practice: Teaching and Learning | 1 |
Total |
13 |
Summer Semester I
| NURS 502 | Inquiry III Evidenced Based Nursing Practice | 2 |
| NUNP 413 | Neonatal Nurse Practitioner III | 3 |
Total |
5 |
Fall Semester II
| NUNP 414 | Neonatal Nurse Practitioner IV | 5 |
| NURS 503 | Inquiry Practicum OR | |
| NURS 444A | Health Care Delivery, Legal and Ethical Issues in Advanced Practice: Ethical Issues | 1 |
| NURS 444B | Health Care Delivery, Legal and Ethical Issues in Advanced Practice: Finance | 1 |
| NURS 444C | Health Care Delivery, Legal and Ethical Issues in Advanced Practice: Policy and Legal | 1 |
Total |
9 |
Accumulated Total Hours: 40
The Advanced Practice Core courses are co-requisites or pre-requisites for the clinical nursing courses. Clinical nursing courses must be taken in the semester and sequence listed above. Clinical course availability is based upon enrollment.
Part-Time Student Sample Plan
Fall Semester I
| NURS 405 | Inquiry I: Theoretical Foundations |
3 |
| NURS 453 | Physiologic Foundations of Advanced Practice | 4 |
Total |
7 |
Spring Semester I
| NURS 430 | Pharmacology and Therapeutics for the Advanced
Practice Nurse |
3 |
| NURS 443A | Collaboration and Consultation | 1 |
| NURS 443B | Professionalism in Advanced Practice: Role Development | 1 |
| NURS 443C | Professionalism in Advanced Practice: Teaching and Learning | 1 |
Total |
6 |
Summer Semester I
| NURS 425 | Inquiry II: The Research Process | 3 |
Total |
3 |
Fall Semester II
| NUNP 416 | Newborn Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 405 | Neonatal Nurse Practitioner I | 3 |
Total |
6 |
Spring Semester II
| NUNP 412 | Neonatal Nurse Practitioner II | 4 |
| NURS 502 | Inquiry III:Evidenced Based Nursing Practice | 2 |
| NURS 444A | Health Care Delivery, Legal and Ethical Issues in Advanced Practice: Ethical Issues | 1 |
| NURS 444B | Health Care Delivery, Legal and Ethical Issues in Advanced Practice: Finance | 1 |
| NURS 444C | Health Care Delivery, Legal and Ethical Issues in Advanced Practice: Policy and Legal | 1 |
Total |
9 |
Summer Semester II
| NUNP 413 | Neonatal Nurse Practitioner III | 3 |
| NURS 503 | Inquiry Practicum | 1 |
Total |
4 |
Fall Semester III
| NUNP 414 | Neonatal Nurse Practitioner IV | 5 |
Total |
5 |
|
| Accumulated Total Hours | 40 |
The Advanced Practice Core courses are co-requisites or pre-requisites for the clinical nursing courses. Clinical nursing courses must be taken in the semester and sequence listed above. Clinical course availability is based upon enrollment.
Contact Donna Dowling or Elizabeth Damato for more information about the NNP Program.