Complete list of NNP graduate programs

Gat0rRN · Nov 14, 2011

I know this thread hasn't been touched in a little while, but I thought I'd try to stir up some more conversation. Does anyone have any updates?

I've been doing some research and found a few things...

The online program at UMKC will change soon. They're transitioning to the DNP program. I believe that Fall of 2012 will be the last MSN, NNP class that they have.

The program at Duke is not online and has a very limited number of spots available for NNP students. They're also changing their applications deadlines soon, so keep an eye on their website.

I think the University of Florida may have completely moved to DNP, not positive.

Anyone else have input on online (or otherwise) programs they've looked into or are part of?

Vandy_2012_NNP · Dec 9, 2011

Hey all,

Just an FYI, there's a push out there to require a DNP as the "introductory level" for APRN's. Meaning, your MSN will be grandfathered in if you obtain it before (assuming this gets passed) the date set. Initially, they were talking about 2015, not sure what the date is now.

NOTE: If you live in NYS, and you want to work in NYS as a NNP upon completing your education -- you cannot do clinicals in NYS if your program is not "registered" by the NYS BoN (i.e. Stony Brook, Columbia, UofR, UPenn -- only "registered" programs in NYS). You will have to do clinicals outside of NYS if you're doing a "distance-learning/online" program not run by one of those 4 schools. Finding clinical sites is very time consuming, and at times - frustrating! (Despite being expensive) Also, you will have to take a separate course (if you don't obtain your NNP from 1 of those 4 schools) specific for NYS re: pharmacology/prescribing upon completing your NNP program (I think it costs $200+).

babyNP., APRN · Dec 13, 2011

Only the state BON can make the DNP a requirement for practice and seeing as none of them have, I'm not too worried about it being a requirement anytime soon...what may end up happening is that schools will drop MSN altogether (as some are) so that it becomes the norm anyway. However, two of the top ranked schools (UCSF and UPenn) don't offer DNP.

NICURN85 · Mar 11, 2012

I saw you had posted something about having rankings for your list of NNP schools did you ever get that finished? I'm looking for a school currently and compiled a list similar to yours but narrowing down which school to go to is so hard!! Any suggestions?

PetsToPeople · Mar 17, 2012

This post has been vital in helping find a program for NNP's, so I wanted to thank you all! The others are right, it is nearly impossible to find the programs!

Heres an update for the NNP program in Louisville Ky...."At this time, the University of Louisville School of Nursing is suspending applications for admission to the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program. Applications may be accepted in the future if the demand for this specialty increases in the surrounding job market and pending adequate resources."

NICUmiiki, DNP, NP · Dec 4, 2014

This post has been vital in helping find a program for NNP's, so I wanted to thank you all! The others are right, it is nearly impossible to find the programs!
Heres an update for the NNP program in Louisville Ky...."At this time, the University of Louisville School of Nursing is suspending applications for admission to the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program. Applications may be accepted in the future if the demand for this specialty increases in the surrounding job market and pending adequate resources."

Same for Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center.

rnkaytee · Dec 4, 2014

I know the University of Washington's program is over, too, with no plans right now to reinstate it.

rnkaytee · Dec 4, 2014

Also, this is the last year (2014) that you can get a Master's of NNP at Creighton University - they are transitioning to DNP.

babyNP., APRN · Dec 5, 2014

Wow, I can't believe I made this thread over 5 years ago, holy cow. I would add for anyone reading this thread now to know that 5 years changes a lot of things with many programs shuttering the doors to NNP, unfortunately.

I'm looking to do my DNP now (finished my master's a few months ago) and found this link as a resource for current programs. I'm not sure how up to date it is, however, so it may not have every single program available: NNP Programs | Content

Bortaz, MSN, RN · Dec 8, 2014

Hey, congrats on your MSN.

babyNP., APRN · Dec 8, 2014

thanks! I sometimes wish I had done it sooner, but it worked out best for my family.

NNP-2018 · Dec 17, 2014

Duke now offers their MSN NNP program online. You have to go to NC a few times during the program but do all your clinicals local. I actually just applied to the program for part time Fall 2015 start!