Accelerated Masters Program for Non Nurses (AMPNN) - Pediatric/Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Earn a bachelor's in nursing in 12 months and then pursue a master's degree in one of the nationally-ranked nurse practitioner specialties. The Accelerated Master's in Nursing Programs for Non-Nurses empower bright and motivated students to become master-prepared nurse practitioners at a nationally-ranked university in upstate New York. College graduates may build on their previous health care experience to pursue a new career in nursing and specialize as nurse practitioners on a much shorter timeline.
Upon acceptance to the program, Accelerated Master's in Nursing students gain admission to both the 12-Month Accelerated Bachelor's in Nursing (ABSN) program and the Master's Nurse Practitioner program in their chosen clinical specialty. Students will first earn a bachelor's degree in nursing in 12 months through the Accelerated Bachelor's program. Upon completion, they will sit for the NCLEX-RN exam to obtain RN licensure and continue on to their master's degree. For most students, we recommend applying only to the 12-Month ABSN to earn a bachelor's degree with a major in nursing in 12 months. This allows students to gain insight into each clinical specialty before deciding which specialty to pursue at the master's level. It also offers students a deep dive into the nursing profession and the health care industry through rigorous clinical experiences at the University of Rochester Medical Center. For admission to the Accelerated Master's in Nursing programs, students must have earned a previous bachelor's degree in a discipline other than nursing with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Because admission to this program is highly competitive and there are limited slots available, prior health care experience (professional or volunteer) relevant to the chosen nurse practitioner specialty is required.
Students may apply to begin the program in the spring or summer semesters with successful completion of prerequisite course requirements (21-24 credits).
The Pediatric Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program prepares you to provide advanced nursing care for low- and high-risk neonates and infants. With preparation in both pediatric and neonatal nurse practitioner specialties, provide primary or acute care to infants in a variety of settings.
Nurse practitioners in the pediatric and neonatal specialties will be able to practice in all levels of neonatal inpatient care, transport, acute and chronic care, delivery rooms, and outpatient settings, with the majority practicing in neonatal intensive care units (NICU) across the country.

To be eligible for the Accelerated Master's in Nursing programs, applicants must:
have a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing from an accredited school
have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from your most recent relevant degree
have prior health care experience relevant to your chosen specialty
successfully complete the prerequisite course requirements before starting the program
be proficient in the English language (International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency)

To submit a complete application, create an account to complete all sections of the online application. In addition, upload or submit required materials:
Official transcripts from all schools attended
Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references (at least one academic reference preferred)
Current resume or CV
TOEFL, IELTS, or DET scores for international applicants who are non-native English speakers
TOEFL or IELTS scores: Applicants must earn a 7.0 band score or better on the IELTS exam.
TOEFL: 560 (paper-based), 230 (computer-based), or 88 (iBT)
IELTS :7.0 band score or better