The neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) major in the Duke MSN Program prepares students to provide nursing care for low- and high-risk neonates and their families in a variety of settings. Coursework includes neonatal- and pediatric-specific pathophysiology, pharmacology, physical assessment and diagnostic reasoning, and advanced growth and development. Emphasis is placed on family- centered culturally sensitive care.

Students receive one-on-one clinical practice experience in diverse settings such as neonatal intensive care units, neonatal transitional care and step-down units, pediatric/neonatal surgery and radiology, and pediatric/neonatal transport. NNP graduates are prepared to manage pre-term infant-age 2-year caseloads in collaboration with other health care providers, educate families and staff, and conduct research.

This major is also available as a Post-Graduate Certificate.