Master of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at Thomas Jefferson University

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at Thomas Jefferson University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the Center City campus in Philadelphia, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 5 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on May 1, 2027.

About Master of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) is educated to provide holistic, family-centered care for individuals from birth at any gestation to 2 years. Common issues include preterm neonates, infants, and toddlers who may need intervention for preterm or complicated birth, medically unstable situations, episodic illness, primary preventative care, or chronic disease management. The NNP curriculum focuses on embryology, transition to extrauterine life, and management of high-risk preterm and term infants. The NNP is also educated to deliver ongoing secondary and tertiary prevention related to chronic disease that presents during the first two years of life, including palliative and end-of-life care for babies and their families as needed. (NONPF, 2024)

NNPs practice in neonatal intensive care units, labor and delivery, well baby units, outpatient clinics and during transport services, collaborating with an interprofessional team.

Graduates of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program meet the academic eligibility requirements to take the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination offered by the National Certification Corporation (NCC). Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements established by the NCC and successfully pass the examination are awarded the credential: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (NNP-BC).

The NNP program is part of a Neonatal Education Consortium with the College of New Jersey. Additionally, for Florida based students, we partner with Nemours Hospital for Children in Orlando Florida. For more information regarding these programs, or for any student who is interested in the NNP profession, please contact Dr. Michele Savin at [email protected].

Disciplines

College of Nursing

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at Thomas Jefferson University

Entry Requirements

International applicants may be required to submit results from an English Language Proficiency Exam. Additional information about the English Language Proficiency requirement can be found on the Admissions Information page for your program of interest.

Students who have taken coursework outside of the United States should submit a course-by-course academic credential evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member credentialing organization. Applicants who do not have a NACES evaluation are required to submit official transcripts, along with an official English translation, to Jefferson for review. Thomas Jefferson University reserves the right to outsource student academic credentials to our NACES member partner for evaluation.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at Thomas Jefferson University

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for Master of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at Thomas Jefferson University

After submitting the application, you will receive instructions on how to submit the supporting application materials listed below through your online MyJefferson account. If you prefer, you may also mail your materials to:

Thomas Jefferson University
Application Document Processing
4201 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144

You will receive a MyJefferson identification number via email once you submit your application for admission. Be sure to include your name and MyJefferson ID on all documents that you mail to Jefferson.

Supporting Materials

The Admissions Committee emphasizes a holistic review process that examines the entirety of an applicant's academic aptitude, motivation, problem-solving skills, leadership potential and life experiences. Admission decisions are individualized to the specific attributes of the applicant.

Transcripts: Submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions you have attended and/or from which you earned credit. Official transcripts must be sent electronically by the institution to [email protected] or mailed to the address above. Before applying to Jefferson, please review the prerequisites required for admission for this academic program.

Personal Statement: Submit a statement of purpose outlining your interest in the program, how the course of study relates to your desired career path, and your academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program.

Letters of Recommendation: Submit three letters of reference that provide insight into your academic and/or professional competence. References from college or university faculty members or professional sources are accepted. You may request recommendations through your MyJefferson account.

Résumé: A current professional résumé is required.

Master of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University

United States of America, Philadelphia