Are there any NNP's out there?

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Specializes in Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic).

Hi!

I am considering starting a Neonatal NP degree soon. I have a few q's. Any help would be appreciated!

1. What is your scope of practice? eg what can you do in the NICU setting?

2. What is your opinion on an internet-based NNP program, eg Medical U of SC's program, which involves all classes online, except for precepted clinicals?

3. Do you enjoy your APN job as much as say your bedside NICU job?

4. How's the pay?

5. If I graduated from the NNP program with 3 years as a BSN staff nurse in a Level III NICU, would that much experience be helpful or hurtful as an NNP?

Thanks in advance for all your help!

Steve RN

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I started MUSC's program before I transfered to Duke and I thought it was great. The more you do in the NICU as a staff nurse the better off you will be. Do as much as they will allow you to do. You need that foundation to be successful as an NNP.

Hi!

I am considering starting a Neonatal NP degree soon. I have a few q's. Any help would be appreciated!

1. What is your scope of practice? eg what can you do in the NICU setting?

2. What is your opinion on an internet-based NNP program, eg Medical U of SC's program, which involves all classes online, except for precepted clinicals?

3. Do you enjoy your APN job as much as say your bedside NICU job?

4. How's the pay?

5. If I graduated from the NNP program with 3 years as a BSN staff nurse in a Level III NICU, would that much experience be helpful or hurtful as an NNP?

Thanks in advance for all your help!

Steve RN

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Hey SteveRN21,

I just came here to ask almost the exact same thing!

Would love more to save some more specific replies!

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It is on page 3 i believe, if this link to it does not work. HTH!

https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108129

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Sorry, but for NNP you are going to have hard time finding a position afterwards where you did not have at least two years full-time experience before starting your program. It takes at least one year to even feel comfortable in the unit, so I would serious reconsider beginning your program so quickly. These little ones if they crash, do not turn grey or blue, they turn a beautiful shade of black and very quick.

How long have you actually been working in an NICU? What type of unit are you currently working in and what level? And where do you plan on doing all of your clinical training?

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