NNP
Medical abbreviation · Healthcare Credential
| Stands for | Neonatal nurse practitioner |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
NNP stands for Neonatal nurse practitioner, a healthcare credential abbreviation.
Nurse practitioner caring for newborns, especially premature and critically ill infants in NICUs, including resuscitation at delivery, procedures and daily management. Certification NNP-BC comes from the National Certification Corporation.
Example: NNP attends high-risk deliveries and places umbilical lines in the NICU.
Usage notes
Programs typically require several years of experience as a NICU nurse before admission. NNPs work closely with neonatologists, often covering units overnight. The National Association of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners represents the specialty.
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