Overview

Baylor University's DNP-NNP online program in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner will equip you to become an expert in neonatal care.

Key facts

As a neonatal nurse practitioner with the highest degree in nursing practice, you will have the opportunity to lead change and deliver compassionate care to healthy neonates and high-risk newborns.

At Baylor University’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing, we strongly believe in setting our students up for success. That's why we will collaborate with you to identify clinical sites and preceptors for all clinical rotations.
Additionally, clinical placement sites may be potential locations for future employment opportunities upon graduation. If you already have a placement site or preceptor in mind, we encourage you to refer them to our placement team to secure. Get your DNP-NNP guide for more information.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Embryology and Developmental Physiology

Advanced Neonatal Nursing Management I: High-Risk & Critically Ill Newborns/Infants

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

38 SCH

38-75 Credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waco, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The requirements to apply for the online BSN-DNP NNP program are:

BSN from a regionally accredited school of nursing
3.0 cumulative GPA
Courses taken pass/fail will not be eligible for admission
The equivalent of a minimum (1) year of full-time Level 3 NICU neonatal clinical practice experience (by the first day of class). Experience MUST be current and required within the last five years as a registered nurse in the care of critically ill neonates or infants in critical care inpatient settings.
Current unencumbered RN license
Complete an acceptable written personal statement
Three letters of recommendation, as follows: one must be from an immediate supervisor, one must be from a peer nurse, and one must be from an MSN, DNP, or PhD-prepared nurse
No GRE or MAT Required

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15833 USD / year

≈ 15833 USD / year
Out-of-State

15833 USD / year

≈ 15833 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15833 USD / year

≈ 15833 USD / year

Living costs

Waco

United States

857 - 1588 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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English requirements

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Other requirements

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Domestic

Living costs

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