Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program in Vermont - VT

By Susan Maphis, allied health world contributing writer
Published: February, 3 2011

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For busy registered nurses, keeping up with the hours and demands of one’s job can be challenging enough without trying to fit time for graduate study into the equation as well. This is one reason why many students in Vermont who fall into this demographic choose online neonatal nurse practitioner programs. Such programs usually offer the same courses as brick and mortar colleges would, and offer the convenience of studying within the comfort of your own home, when it suits you, often at your own pace.

Whether you choose online education or traditional classroom-style education, neonatal nurse practitioner programs will share certain courses. They will focus on the physiology, anatomy, and problems of the neonate. Neonatal nurse practitioners in Vermont must also study pharmacology, as they will have prescriptive privileges if they apply for them separately at the time of licensure.

All neonatal nurse practitioner students must complete clinical practicums, which will take place at general and/or children’s hospitals throughout Vermont. Examples of possible sites for such practicums include Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, Fletcher Allen Health Care - Medical Center Campus in Burlington, Central Vermont Medical Center in Barrie, Vermont Children’s Hospital in Burlington and Southwestern Vermont Health Care in Bennington.

Once you have completed your graduate education, you will need to take the National Certification Corporation’s examination for neonatal nurse practitioners, then apply to the Vermont Board of Nursing for licensure.