The Indian Nursing Council (INC) on December 27, 2024, notified the Indian Nursing Council {Nurse Practitioner in Neonatal Nursing (NPNeoN) - Postgraduate Residency Program} Regulations, 2024.
The following has been stated: -
•The Nurse Practitioner in Neonatal Nursing (NPNeoN) program is a nursing residency program focusing on competency-based training. The duration is two years with the curriculum consisting of the theory that includes core courses, advanced practice courses, and clinical courses besides clinical practicum which is a major component (Refer Curricular Framework).
•The NPNeoN program prepares registered B.Sc. nurses for advanced practice roles as clinical experts, managers, educators, and consultants leading to M.Sc. Nursing (Nurse Practitioner in Neonatal Nursing).
These shall come into force on January 06, 2025.
The detailed regulations are given in the document below.
[Notification No. F.No. 11-1/2024-INC (VIII)]
