Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (Gr. Cert.) (24 credits)
Offered by: Ingram School of Nursing (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)
Program credit weight: 24
Program Description
The Graduate Certificate in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, in conjunction with the Graduate Diploma in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, is intended for those entering the program with a Master’s of Nursing. The program focuses on the multifaceted role of the neonatal nurse practitioner in a variety of acute, intermediate and critical neonatal care settings. Throughout the program, the emphasis is on advanced assessment, clinical reasoning, diagnosis and other skills to enact the full legislated scope of practice. The program is structured to focus on the ability to function as an educator, consultant, collaborator and leader. Students who complete the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program are eligible to write the Ordre des infimières et infirmiers du Québec’s Neonatal Nurse Practitioner specialty (licensing) examination.
Required Courses (24 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR3 660 | Reasoning in Neonatal Practice 1 | 3 |
Reasoning in Neonatal Practice 1 Terms offered: Fall 2026 Common neonatal health problems that don’t require tertiary care, laws governing Nurse Practitioners in the province of Quebec, especially pertaining to the neonatal subspecialty. Topics include review of normal pregnancy, transitional issues of the newborn, care of the late preterm infant and anticipatory guidance in the discharge of a newborn. | ||
| NUR3 661 | Reasoning in Neonatal Practice 2 | 6 |
Reasoning in Neonatal Practice 2 Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Advanced nursing management of illnesses of the newborn. Pathophysiology, decision making, and interventions for advanced nursing practice. Topics include pregnancy, labour and delivery, as well as fluid management, respiratory problemsand surgical emergencies. | ||
| NUR3 662 | Neonatal Health Assessment | 3 |
Neonatal Health Assessment Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Advanced skills in health assessment, physical examination of healthy newborns and documentation. Different approaches are used to improve proficiency in history taking and physical examinations in a laboratory setting. | ||
| NUR3 663 | Reasoning in Neonatal Practice 3 | 6 |
Reasoning in Neonatal Practice 3 Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Advanced nursing management of illnesses of the newborn. Pathophysiology, decision making, and interventions for advanced nursing practice. Some topics include pregnancy, labour and delivery, as well as fluid management, respiratory problems and surgical emergencies. | ||
| NUR3 664 | Evidence in Neonatal Practice | 3 |
Evidence in Neonatal Practice Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. In depth examination and critique of nursing management of illnesses of the newborn. | ||
| NUR3 666 | Pharmacology for Neonatal Nurse Practitioners. | 3 |
Pharmacology for Neonatal Nurse Practitioners. Terms offered: Winter 2027 Health and illness management issues for nurse practitioners in neonatology. | ||