Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
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Program Overview
The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) specialty at Emory University School of Nursing prepares nurses for advanced practice roles in the specialized care of critically ill neonates in various healthcare settings, including neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
Program Contacts
For admissions-related questions, contact nursingquestions@emory.edu.
Meredith Farmer, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC
Assistant Professor, Clinical Track
meredith.farmer@emory.edu
Clarissa Blackmon
cdupree@emory.edu
Curriculum
Study on Your Schedule
Graduates of the program are prepared as advanced practice providers who are skilled in performing comprehensive assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and symptom and disease management for neonates and infants through age two. This focus includes health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, parental counseling, education, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses in a variety of health care settings. The online format means working nurses do not need to give up their employment or relocate to the Atlanta area to become a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at Emory University. We offer both full- and part-time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner courses of study.
Clinical Practice
Simulation & Clinical Opportunities
You’ll graduate with more than 780 hours of directly-supervised clinical practice with an emphasis on neonatal care across the continuum of care. Our network of leading health care partners provide a rich variety of diverse clinical experiences. Next-generation simulation resources at the Emory Nursing Learning Center (ENLC) set the standard for nursing education.
Complete Rotations in Specialty Areas
You’ll have the opportunity to complete clinical work in a range of specialty areas, such as health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, parental counseling, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.
Provide Care in a Range of Settings
Emory’s top clinical site partners — public health departments, hospitals, community-based health centers, Veteran’s Administration services, private practices, and more — prepare you to lead in any environment.
Practice in State-of-the-Art Facilities
Develop your skills at the Emory Nursing Learning Center, which features fully equipped operating and trauma rooms as well as hospital-style sim labs with high-fidelity manikins and next generation technology, including a four-bed bay area that replicates a neonatal intensive care unit.
Careers
Emory’s NNP specialty master’s program meets the National Association of Neonatal Nurses-Advanced Practice (NANN-AP) program standards to prepare nurses to care for neonates born at any gestation, infants, and toddlers up to the age of 2 in primary, acute, chronic, and outpatient settings and their families; academic partners; preceptors; professional and community organizations, including healthcare organizations; and employers who support neonatal care. The program prepares students to take the neonatal nurse practitioner certification exam administered by the National Certification Corporation (NCC).
- Level I Well-Baby Nursery
- Level II, III, IV Neonatal Intensive Care Units
- Delivery Rooms
- Specialty/Outpatient Clinicals
- Primary Care Settings
- Emergency Departments
Admissions
Requirements
To be considered for MSN admission, you will need to meet the following requirements:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, NLNAC)
- An unencumbered RN license in the state of Georgia or a multistate RN license
- Preferred two years of RN experience in a level III or IV NICU prior to beginning clinical coursework
- Application for admission
- $50 application fee
- Official transcripts from each school attended
- Resume
- Personal statement
- 2 to 3 references (preference for at least one to be a nursing supervisor)
- Students with international nursing degrees must provide an evaluation from Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools for previous nursing coursework.
- Students with international transcripts for non-nursing degrees must provide an evaluation from World Education Services for previous non-nursing coursework.
- TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required if English is a second language. View Emory University's accepted tests policy.
Choose Emory University - School of Nursing in the electronic transcript systems or have your school email your official transcripts to nursingquestions@emory.edu.
If your school does not participate in the electronic transcript system or cannot email your transcripts, please have them mail a hard copy to:
Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
Emory University
1520 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30322
All courses and degrees in the application checklist must be verified by the Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs before they are marked as received.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now.
Admission decisions are based upon candidate competitiveness as well as program availability. Applicants may be placed on a waitlist. Decisions for waitlisted applicants are announced as seats become available, up to the first day of orientation.
Questions? Call us at the our Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs at 404.727.7980 or email nursingquestions@emory.edu
Policies & Guidelines
Not every state will allow a student to enroll in a distance education program or to participate in a clinical placement within the state. Please check that your state is eligible, and contact the Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs if your state is not on this list.
Applicants to any of our distance-accessible courses / programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification should become familiar with the regulations governing distance accessible programs in their state. Licensure requirements vary from state to state and by professional organization. Prospective students residing in states other than Georgia should be aware of their state’s Board of Nursing and Department of Education rules and regulations.
Emory University undergoes accreditation at the university level and throughout our colleges and schools to ensure our educational programs meet the highest standards. The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is accredited by multiple organizations. View our Accreditations.
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