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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Concentration

The aim of the Neonatal NP concentration is to prepare the neonatal nurse practitioner for a multifaceted role in ambulatory, intermediate and critical care settings. The neonatal nurse practitioner is prepared to provide, and/or collaborate in the provision of services, designed to deal with the health care needs of neonates and their families. The focus is the development of expert clinical competence and leadership. The ability to function as an educator, consultant, collaborator, and leader are integral parts of the Nurse Practitioner role. These competencies are developed throughout the curriculum. In Québec, the Neonatal NP title is Infirmière praticienne spécialisée en néonatalogie (IPSNN).

For additional information on the Neonatal NP scope of practice, visit the Specialized Nurse Practitioners and Their Practice: Guidelines available on the Ordre des Infirmières et Infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ) website: https://www.oiiq.org/documents/20147/2943833/2530-np-guidelines-web.pdf (available in French and English).

The McGill University, Ingram School of Nursing Neonatal NP concentration is one of two such training programs in the province of Quebec, and only one of two training programs in the country. The program has been in existence since 2004, having received a full 5-year program accreditation by the Ordre des Infirmières et Infirmiers du Québec in 2018.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PROSPECTIVE NEONATAL NP STUDENTS:
The Neonatal NP concentration course of study is offered every two (2) years.

Admissions will be open for Sept 2026.

There is no part-time option for this concentration.

 

MScA and Graduate Diploma Neonatal Nurse Practitioner 

Year 1

Fall Term (Term 1)

 

Winter Term (Term 2)

 

Summer Term (Term 3)

 

NUR2 608 - Seminar in Nursing

3

NUR2 611 - Policy Leadership in Nursing

3

NUR2 661 - Reasoning in Neonatal Prac 2

6

NUR2 617 - Clin in Fam Systems Nursing 1

3

NUR2 600 - Knowledge Transl in Healthcare

or

NUR2 603 - Teaching & Learning in Nursing

3

NUR2 662 - Neonatal Health Assessment

3

NUR2 612 - Research Methods in Nursing 1

3

NUR2 642 - Ethics in Advanced Practice

3

 

 

NUR2 660 - Reasoning in Neonatal Prac 1

3

NUR2 644 - Pharm for Neonatal Nurse Pract

3

 

 

Total credits:

12

Total credits:

12

Total credits:

9

Year 2

Fall Term (Term 4)

 

Winter Term (Term 5)

 

Summer Term (Term 6)

 

NUR2 663 - Reasoning in Neonatal Prac 3

6

NUR2 626 - Professional Issues in Nursing

3

NUR3 667 - Clinical Seminar:Neonatal Prac

2

NUR2 664 - Evidence in Neonatal Practice

3

NUR3 668 - Internship in Neonatal Prac 1

12

NUR3 669 - Internship in Neonatal Prac 2

13

NUR3 665 - Common Procedures:NeonatalPrac

3

       

Total credits:

12

Total credits:

15

Total credits:

15

Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Year 1

Fall Term (Term 1)

 

Winter Term (Term 2)

  Summer Term (Term 3)  

NUR2 660 - Reasoning in Neonatal Prac 1

3

NUR2 644 - Pharm for Neonatal Nurse Pract

3

NUR2 661 - Reasoning in Neonatal Prac 2

6
       

NUR2 662 - Neonatal Health Assessment

3

Total credits:

3

Total credits:

3

Total credits:

9

Year 2

Fall Term (Term 4)

  Winter Term (Term 5)   Summer Term (Term 6)  

NUR2 663 - Reasoning in Neonatal Prac 3

6

NUR3 668 - Internship in Neonatal Prac 1 12 NUR3 667 - Clinical Seminar:Neonatal Prac 2

NUR2 664 - Evidence in Neonatal Practice

3

    NUR3 669 - Internship in Neonatal Prac 2 13
NUR3 665 - Common Procedures:NeonatalPrac 3        

Total credits:

12

Total credits: 12 Total credits: 15

Clinical Practicum, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Internships

By the end of the course of study, students will have completed a minimum of 950 hours of clinical internships, supervised in collaboration with neonatal nurse practitioners and neonatologists.

For a complete list of all clinical requirements to be completed prior to the beginning of your internship courses, please visit the Student Portal webpage.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Concentration can practice in level 2 and level 3 neonatal intensive care units. The Ministry of Health and social Services of Quebec (MSSS) governs all public sector NP positions in the province. You are encouraged to visit the MSSS website for more information:

https://www.msss.gouv.qc.ca/professionnels/soins-infirmiers/infirmieres-praticiennes-specialisees/

Pre-Requisites, Admission Requirements and Application Process

Consult our Applications to Graduate Programs page for more information and detailed instructions regarding program-specific requirements.

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