Neonatal
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The Role

The Neonatal role at a glance

Neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs) manage premature and critically ill newborns in Level II–IV NICUs — attending high-risk deliveries, leading resuscitations, performing procedures such as line placement and intubation, and guiding families through intensive care courses.

NNP practice is hospital-based and around-the-clock: rounding with neonatology teams, covering delivery services, and following infants from admission through discharge planning.

Requirements & certification

• Graduate NNP program (MSN or DNP) — admission commonly requires Level III/IV NICU RN experience
• National certification as NNP-BC through the National Certification Corporation (NCC)
• Active state APRN licensure; NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) is standard
• Hospital credentialing and privileging define the procedure scope for each role