Program Details
The DNP Neonatal Nurse Practitioner degree online from Rush University is for those nurses seeking to advance their careers to the highest level possible while specializing in this acute care role. In this position nurses provide care for high-risk infants from birth through two years of age, working collaboratively with an interprofessional team to ensure optimal patient care for the infants and their families. The curriculum provides the knowledge and skills needed to competently meet the physiologic health care needs of critically ill and convalescing neonates in inpatient neonatal settings. Courses include the study of pathophysiology, assessment, pharmacology, and physiology-based management.
Graduates are able to meet the following responsibilities:
- Delivery room resuscitation
- Intubation and non-invasive respiratory management
- Lumbar puncture
- Umbilical line placement and suturing
- Pleural needle aspiration
This program also provides a BSN to DNP path for RNs with just a bachelor's degree to earn their DNP.
% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Rush University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Essay/Writing Sample, Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV
Additional Info
- Requires minimum completion of an accredited BSN degree
- Must have an RN license in the United States
- Minimum of six months of recent NICU experience required
- Requires at least one three-day campus visit(s)
Restricted States
Louisiana, New York, Tennessee