Prepare to serve neonatal patients and lead in the rewarding field of neonatal nursing in this hybrid degree program.

LLU School of Nursing: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

In this neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) program, you’ll learn how to expertly care for low- and high-risk neonates and their families while also training for professional impact and leadership roles.

This comprehensive curriculum prepares students to provide and manage healthcare in a variety of critical settings, including neonatal intensive care units, labor and delivery (newborn resuscitation and postpartum stabilization), well-baby units, outpatient clinics, regional infant centers, high-risk follow-up programs, and neonatal transport services. Students benefit from opportunities to train at Loma Linda’s Children’s Hospital and in Level IV NICU placements (with no additional fees). 

NP with baby in NICU

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Hybrid Format: Learning Your Way

Take charge of your learning with Loma Linda’s hybrid learning model. Enjoy the freedom of online learning—without sacrificing the in-person experiences that make you a confident, practice-ready nurse practitioner. Study remotely when life demands it, then join us on campus to refine the hands-on clinical skills that set Loma Linda graduates apart.

A Whole-Person Education

Following Christ’s example of compassionate healing, the School of Nursing equips you with the essential training you need for whole-person care within the rewarding field of neonatal nursing.

Program Highlights

  • The Doctor of Nursing Practice project can be completed in your current workplace.
  • Coursework in advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment geared specifically toward neonates.
  • Program meets LACE requirements for practice.  
  • Guaranteed Level IV NICU placement, coordinated through the program and included in your tuition costs.
  • Training in Loma Linda’s world-renowned Children's Hospital environment.
  • Graduates are eligible to sit for The National Certification Corporation’s (NCC) examination to certify Neonatal Nurse Practitioners.
NNP with baby
NNP tending to baby 

Course Sampling

  • Advanced Pathophysiology
  • Advanced Health Assessment
  • Pharmacology I and II
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Practicum  
 
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Quick Facts

3 years, 
9 months

hybrid program

Full- & Part-time

degree plan options

40% job growth

expected for NPs (bls.gov)

Admission Requirements

  • Education: Baccalaureate degree or equivalent in nursing from an accredited institution. Minimum GPA of 3.0, both cumulative and in nursing coursework.
  • Licensure: Current unencumbered United States RN license at the time of application. A California RN license must be obtained before the start of classes and maintained throughout the program.
  • Experience: At least one year of full-time RN experience before matriculating into clinical courses.
  • Certification: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) certification. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is required before matriculation.
  • Recommendations: Two required. One must be from a recent nurse manager or director. The second recommendation may be from a nursing peer or spiritual advisor.
  • Interview Process: If granted by the Admissions Committee.

 

Take the Next Step to Serve

Take your next step toward a life-changing path as an NNP with a convenient, flexible education from Loma Linda University.

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