Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) Certification Exam

Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) Hospitals across the US report critical staffing gaps in neonatal units, with NPS certification becoming a prerequisite for advancement in most Level III and IV NICUs. Employers increasingly prefer nurses who can manage complex ventilator settings, recognize sepsis indicators in premature infants, and coordinate multidisciplinary care—skills validated through this credential.