Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, MSN
For more information: https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/neonatal/
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| NURS 6080 | Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Nursing Practice | 1 |
| NURS 6850 | Advanced Developmental Physiology and Pathophysiology | 1 |
| NURS 5470 | Scientific Inquiry for Evidence-based Practice 1 | 1 |
| or NURS 6370 | Introduction to Research Methods and Design | |
| Theory Courses | ||
| NURS 5090 | The Child with Special Healthcare Needs | 1 |
| NURS 7310 | High-Risk Neonate, Theory | 1 |
| NURS 7760 | High Risk Neonate Theory II | 1 |
| Clinical Courses | ||
| NURS 7210 | Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Life Span and Clinical Decision Making: Nursing of Children | 1 |
| NURS 7330 | Clinical Practicum for the High Risk Neonate | 1 |
| NURS 7400 | Advanced Practice Concepts for the Childbearing Family | 1 |
| NURS 7770 | High Risk Neonatal Clinical II | 1 |
| NURS 7780 | High Risk Neonatal Clinical III | 1 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 1 NURS elective | 1 | |
| Total Course Units | 12 | |
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NURS 5470 is a graduate-level research methods course approved for Penn BSN students only.
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.
Full Time Plan of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Course Units | |
| NURS 5090 | The Child with Special Healthcare Needs | 1 |
| Course Units | 1.00 | |
| Fall | ||
| NURS 6850 | Advanced Developmental Physiology and Pathophysiology | 1 |
| NURS 7210 | Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Life Span and Clinical Decision Making: Nursing of Children | 1 |
| NURS 7400 | Advanced Practice Concepts for the Childbearing Family | 1 |
| NURS XXXX Graduate Nursing Elective | 1 | |
| Course Units | 4.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 6080 | Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Nursing Practice | 1 |
| NURS 6370 | Introduction to Research Methods and Design | 1 |
| NURS 7310 | High-Risk Neonate, Theory | 1 |
| NURS 7330 | Clinical Practicum for the High Risk Neonate | 1 |
| Course Units | 4.00 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer | ||
| NURS 7760 | High Risk Neonate Theory II | 1 |
| NURS 7770 | High Risk Neonatal Clinical II | 1 |
| NURS 7780 | High Risk Neonatal Clinical III | 1 |
| Course Units | 3.00 | |
| Total Course Units | 12.00 | |
Part Time Plans of Study
2 Year Plan of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Course Units | |
| NURS 6370 | Introduction to Research Methods and Design | 1 |
| NURS 6850 | Advanced Developmental Physiology and Pathophysiology | 1 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 6080 | Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Nursing Practice | 1 |
| NURS XXXX Graduate Nursing Elective | 1 | |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Summer | ||
| NURS 5090 | The Child with Special Healthcare Needs | 1 |
| Course Units | 1.00 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NURS 7210 | Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Life Span and Clinical Decision Making: Nursing of Children | 1 |
| NURS 7400 | Advanced Practice Concepts for the Childbearing Family | 1 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 7310 | High-Risk Neonate, Theory | 1 |
| NURS 7330 | Clinical Practicum for the High Risk Neonate | 1 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Summer | ||
| NURS 7760 | High Risk Neonate Theory II | 1 |
| NURS 7770 | High Risk Neonatal Clinical II | 1 |
| NURS 7780 | High Risk Neonatal Clinical III | 1 |
| Course Units | 3.00 | |
| Total Course Units | 12.00 | |
3 Year Plan of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Course Units | |
| NURS 6850 | Advanced Developmental Physiology and Pathophysiology | 1 |
| Course Units | 1.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 6080 | Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Nursing Practice | 1 |
| Course Units | 1.00 | |
| Summer | ||
| NURS 6370 | Introduction to Research Methods and Design may take spring or summer | 1 |
| Course Units | 1.00 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NURS xxxx - Graduate Nursing Elective | 1 | |
| Course Units | 1.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS XXXX Graduate Nursing Elective If not already taken in fall | ||
| Course Units | 0.00 | |
| Summer | ||
| NURS 5090 | The Child with Special Healthcare Needs | 1 |
| Course Units | 1.00 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NURS 7210 | Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Life Span and Clinical Decision Making: Nursing of Children | 1 |
| NURS 7400 | Advanced Practice Concepts for the Childbearing Family | 1 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 7310 | High-Risk Neonate, Theory | 1 |
| NURS 7330 | Clinical Practicum for the High Risk Neonate | 1 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Summer | ||
| NURS 7760 | High Risk Neonate Theory II | 1 |
| NURS 7770 | High Risk Neonatal Clinical II | 1 |
| NURS 7780 | High Risk Neonatal Clinical III | 1 |
| Course Units | 3.00 | |
| Total Course Units | 12.00 | |