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Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
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Foundations, Initial Steps & the Golden MinuteYou are here
Master perinatal risk factors, the equipment check, the team briefing, the three rapid-evaluation questions, warm/dry/stimulate/position, and the Golden Minute concept (~26% of the practice bank).
Positive-Pressure Ventilation & Airway
Drill PPV indications (apnea/gasping or HR<100), the 40-60/min rate, PIP/PEEP, the MR. SOPA corrective steps, intubation, laryngeal mask, and the non-vigorous meconium infant (~34% of the bank).
Compressions & Medications
Master the HR<60 compression trigger, the 3:1 ratio (90 compressions + 30 breaths = 120 events/min), two-thumb technique, epinephrine 0.01-0.03 mg/kg IV/UVC, and normal saline 10 mL/kg (~25% of the bank).
Special Considerations, Teamwork & Final Review
Review preterm thermoregulation and CPAP, congenital anomalies, post-resuscitation care, ethics, the Key Behavioral Skills, then complete all 100 practice questions and review every miss with the AI tutor before the online exam.
Can You Take the NRP Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Healthcare professional who attends deliveries (L&D/NICU nurses, respiratory therapists, neonatologists, midwives, advanced practice providers)
- •Complete the online exam (Online Learning Assessment) before the instructor-led course
- •Complete instructor-led simulation and skills evaluation for full NRP Provider status
- •Access purchased through AAP or an employer via HealthStream
NRP Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
2-4 weeks typical (self-paced eSim plus scheduled instructor-led course)
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
The online exam (OLA) may be retaken to reach the required score for each section; the instructor-led skills/simulation must also be successfully completed.
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What You'll Study
14 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction & Exam Overview
3 sections
Foundations & Transition Physiology
3 sections
Anticipating and Preparing for Resuscitation
4 sections
Initial Steps of Newborn Care
4 sections
Positive-Pressure Ventilation Basics
4 sections
MR SOPA and Noninvasive Airway Alternatives
3 sections
Endotracheal Intubation
3 sections
Meconium and Suctioning
2 sections
Chest Compressions
4 sections
Medications and Vascular Access
3 sections
Resuscitation of Infants Born Preterm
3 sections
Post-Resuscitation Care and Special Situations
3 sections
Ethics and Care at the End of Life
2 sections
Communication and Teamwork
3 sections
NRP Exam Details
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Administered by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) content outline
Perinatal risk factors, equipment and supply check, pre-resuscitation team briefing, and who should attend the birth
The three questions (term? tone? breathing/crying?), warm/dry/stimulate/position the airway, the Golden Minute, and heart-rate assessment
Indications (apnea/gasping or HR<100), 40-60/min rate, PIP/PEEP, the MR. SOPA corrective steps, and PPV as the most important step
Endotracheal intubation indications and depth, laryngeal mask, suctioning, and the non-vigorous infant with meconium
Indication (HR<60 despite 30 s effective PPV), the 3:1 ratio, 120 events/min, two-thumb technique, and coordination with PPV and 100% oxygen
Epinephrine (preferred IV/UVC route, 0.01-0.03 mg/kg IV) and volume expander (normal saline 10 mL/kg) for hypovolemia/blood loss
Preterm thermoregulation and CPAP, congenital anomalies, post-resuscitation care, and ethics and discontinuation
NRP Key Behavioral Skills, closed-loop communication, situational awareness, debriefing, and speaking up
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What's Next After the NRP?
After passing the NRP, you can pursue these career paths
ANCC RNC-NIC
Validate neonatal intensive care nursing expertise after mastering resuscitation
AACN CCRN (Neonatal)
Add critical-care certification for neonatal patients
PALS
Extend resuscitation skills to infants and children beyond the delivery room
NRP Exam FAQ
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