What Are Some Top Neonatal Nursing Schools?
Duke University in Durham, NC
U.S. News & World Report ranked Duke University #2 for best nursing schools: master's and Duke's Children's Hospital and Health Center was named the 17th best pediatric hospital for neonatology. Duke's Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program with a specialty in neonatal NP can be completed full- or part-time. Candidates for this degree undertake clinical experience in nursery settings. Neonatal NP programs offered through Duke include the following:
- MSN with Neonatal NP Specialty
- Post-master's Certificate in Neonatal NP
Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN
Vanderbilt University was ranked #8 for best nursing schools: master's in the nation by U.S. News in 2019 and the Monroe Carell, Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt ranked 18th for neonatology. Vanderbilt offers neonatal NP students the chance to continue working as they pursue their graduate-level certificate or degree through a combination of online and weekend courses, as well as clinical placements close to their homes. Neonatal NP programs at Vanderbilt include the following:
- Master of Science in Nursing with Neonatal NP Specialty
- MSN for BSN Certificate-Prepared Neonatal NPs
- Post-master's Certificate in Neonatal NP
Ten Schools That Offer Neonatal Nursing Degrees
| College/University | Institution Type | Location | Estimated Graduate In-State Tuition* |
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| East Carolina University | 4-year, Public | Greenville, NC | $8,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | 4-year, Private | Philadelphia, PA | $39,000 |
| Ohio State University | 4-year, Public | Columbus, OH | $12,000 |
| University of Indianapolis | 4-year, Private | Indianapolis, IN | $37,000 |
| Wayne State University | 4-year, Public | Detroit, MI | $18,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | 4-year, Private | Cleveland, OH | $45,000 |
| Stony Brook University | 4-year, Public | Stony Brook, NY | $13,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | 4-year, Private | Philadelphia, PA | $22,000 |
| Northeastern University | 4-year, Private | Boston, MA | $24,000 |
| Emory University | 4-year, Private | Atlanta, GA | $42,000 |
*Source: NCES, U.S. Department of Education
