Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Track

Online Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program (DNP-NNP)

Designed for actively practicing RNs

Online Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program No GMAT (DNP-NNP)

Ranked #10 Best Nursing College

Online Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program No GMAT (DNP-NNP)

No GRE or MAT required

[em]Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)[/em]Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Track

Protect Our Future as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

The online Doctor of Nursing Practice Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (DNP NNP) track prepares actively practicing RNs for an advanced practice role leading nursing care for infants through the first two years of life. Online DNP NNP graduates possess the holistic skill set necessary to lead change through practice.

Clinical Placement Support 

At Baylor University’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing, we strongly believe in setting our students up for success. That's why we will collaborate with you to identify clinical sites and preceptors for all clinical rotations. Additionally, clinical placement sites may be potential locations for future employment opportunities upon graduation. If you already have a placement site or preceptor in mind, we encourage you to refer them to our placement team to secure. Get your DNP-NNP guide for more information.

 

Securing clinical placement sites and preceptors can be a challenging and tedious undertaking. It is not uncommon for students to contact 400+ sites before a preceptor agrees. That's why at Baylor, we collaborate with online nursing students on the heavy lifting to help identify clinical sites and preceptors for all clinical rotations. We'd much rather you focus on:

  • Coursework
  • Developing core competencies
  • Current personal and professional obligations
How Does This Benefit You?

Securing clinical placement sites and preceptors can be a challenging and tedious undertaking. It is not uncommon for students to contact 400+ sites before a preceptor agrees. That's why at Baylor, we collaborate with online nursing students on the heavy lifting to help identify clinical sites and preceptors for all clinical rotations. We'd much rather you focus on:

  • Coursework
  • Developing core competencies
  • Current personal and professional obligations
How Does the Clinical Placement Process Work?

Shortly after enrollment, you will be provided with a placement intake form you are required to complete that captures your competencies, experience and placement preferences. Baylor University will collaborate with you to identify a quality placement site and preceptor. While the placement team is securing sites and preceptors, you will be responsible for completing clinical clearance requirements in preparation for placement, including:

  • Drug screening
  • Background check
  • Recommended vaccinations

You will not be permitted to begin your placement rotations without your clearances complete. Once the sites have been approved by the School of Nursing, Baylor University will share the placement site details with you prior to placement.

What is the Placement Experience Like?

During the placement experience, you will have access to faculty and other resources to support you:

  • Faculty will be available to mentor and support you throughout the rotation with specific questions about procedures, patient interactions and general proficiencies.
  • At the end of the placement rotation, you and your preceptor will review requirements, complete surveys and officially end the placement rotation.
  • If you have multiple rotations, you will receive the next preceptor/site details.
What Can I Expect from My Preceptor?

Your preceptor is your on-site role model and will help you develop as a nurse during your clinical rotation. They will:

  • Bridge the gap between theory and actual practice
  • Orient you to the practice setting (key personnel, organization, and institutional policies)
  • Help you plan clinical assignments
  • Provide one-on-one supervision and daily feedback
  • Review and co-sign all documentation in the clinical records

Two entry options are available:

To learn more about the entry options, please get in touch with our Enrollment Advisors

Baylor

BSN to DNP

75 Credits
Just over 3 years to completion

 

Baylor

Post-Master's DNP

38-75 Credits
2 to 3 years to completion

BSN to DNP Admissions Requirements

  • BSN from an accredited school of nursing
  • 3.0 GPA
  • The equivalent of a minimum (1) year of full-time Level 3 or higher NICU neonatal clinical practice experience (by the first day of class). Experience MUST be current and required within the last five years as a registered nurse in the care of critically ill neonates or infant in critical care inpatient settings. Students may participate in the pre-clinical portion of the program while obtaining the necessary practice experience.
  • Current unencumbered RN license
  • Complete an acceptable written personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation as follows: One must be from an immediate supervisor, one must be from a peer nurse, and one must be from an MSN, DNP or PhD prepared nurse
  • No GRE or MAT required

 

BSN to DNP Program Features

  • CCNE-accredited** and U.S. News & World Report ranked program
  • Main coursework is online with on-campus immersions throughout the program
  • Practicum requirement total: 1,125 hours
  • Courses are 15 weeks, with three terms per year
  • Students learn from nationally recognized faculty
  • Clinical placement support 
  • Total credits: 75

 

Am I Eligible for Baylor's BSN-DNP?

  • Visit our FAQs Page for answers to questions regarding program eligibility.
  • Visit our State Authorization page for a list of states in which we accept applicants for the online BSN to DNP-NNP program.

Post-Master's DNP Admissions Requirements

  • Master's degree with a major in nursing from an accredited school of nursing
  • Cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher 
  • Verification of total clinical hours obtained for the Master's degree
  • Current unencumbered RN license
  • The equivalent of a minimum (1) year of full-time Level 3 or higher NICU neo-natal clinical practice experience (by the first day of class). Experience MUST be current and required within the last five years as a registered nurse in the care of critically ill neonates or infant in critical care inpatient settings. Students may participate in the pre-clinical portion of the program while obtaining the necessary practice experience.
  • Verification of an unencumbered license to practice as an APRN
  • Current clinical practice within the last two years
  • Complete an acceptable written personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation, as follows: One must be from an immediate supervisor, one must be from a peer nurse and one must be from an MSN, DNP or PhD prepared nurse
  • No GRE or MAT required

 

Post-Master's DNP Program Features

  • CCNE-accredited** and U.S. News & World Report ranked program
  • Main coursework is online with on-campus immersions throughout the program
  • Practicum requirement total: 1,000 hours minimum, inclusive of masters hours
  • Courses are 15 weeks, with five to eight semesters
  • Students learn from nationally recognized faculty
  • Clinical placement support 
  • Total credits: 38-75

 

Am I Eligible for Baylor's Post-Master's DNP?

  • Visit our FAQs Page for answers to questions regarding program eligibility.
  • Visit our State Authorization page for a list of states in which we accept applicants for the online Post-Master's DNP-NNP program.
Baylor Nursing By The Numbers
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90% of clinical placement sites provided to DNP students were within 125 miles of their home.

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100% certification pass rate for Family Nurse Practitioners and Nurse-Midwifery graduates.

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Baylor University is ranked higher than 94% of Best Colleges in the Nation in 2021 - U.S. News and World Report .

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Baylor’s DNP program is ranked higher than 88% of the Best DNP Programs in Texas in 2021 - dnpprograms.com.

DNP NNP Curriculum At-A-Glance

The program focuses on high-risk neonates and their families through a curriculum that delivers in-depth knowledge of neonatal nursing theory, assessment, research utilization, critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning, patient management, program planning and systems management.

Important Dates

Next Application Deadline: November 22nd, 2021

Next Start Date: January 10th, 2022

NUR 5360: Embryology and Developmental Physiology

This course is designed to provide the student with a greater depth of understanding of developmental physiology of the fetus and neonate. Principles of growth and development, physiologic maturation of organ systems, birth physiology, and transition to extrauterine life through early infancy will be covered. Adaptation of physiologic stress and alterations from normal will also be addressed.

NUR 5365: Advanced Neonatal Nursing Management I: High-Risk & Critically Ill Newborns/Infants

Theoretical and practical knowledge needed for advanced practice neonatal nurses (APNN) to manage the health care needs of culturally diverse newborns/infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICU). Content focuses on stabilization, management and evaluation of high-risk and critically ill newborns/infants and their families. Responsibilities of the APNN in perinatal-neonatal health care policy and delivery systems management are also emphasized.

NUR 6300: Post NICU Graduate

This course provides an overview of the care of the NICU graduate: the infant after NICU discharge through two years of life. The course focuses on parent and family transitions, the care of infants post-discharge, growth and development, immunizations, wellness visits, acute care visits, special considerations for those with long-term complications, and consulting services.

Get My DNP-NNP Course Guide

 

Protect and Serve Vulnerable Populations as a Baylor Nurse

Online DNP NNP Salary & Careers

The Baylor University online Doctor of Nursing Practice Neonatal Nurse Practitioner track prepares RNs to be exemplary leaders and impact the lives of neonates and their families. Baylor DNP-NNPs are servant-leaders who, through the integration of faith and learning, are equipped to shape nursing care in a variety of healthcare settings including neonatal ICU units.

  • Graduates are eligible to sit for the NNP certification examination offered by the National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties (NCC) and advance their career as doctorial prepared advanced practice Neonatal nurse practitioners
  • Neonatal nurse practitioners can earn up to $96,000 (national average annual salary, Payscale.com)
  • Students have the option to complete a DNP project abroad and participate in international research and missions with graduate faculty

 

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