2020 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Workforce Survey: An Executive Summary.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare workforce analysis
• Nursing professional development
• Neonatal care standards

Background:

• The National Association of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NANNP) and National Certification Corporation (NCC) collaborated on a national survey.
• The survey aimed to gather data on neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) compensation, workforce environment, and job satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the current compensation, benefits, and overall work environment for NNPs.
• To identify key factors influencing NNP job satisfaction and professional roles.

Main Methods:

• An anonymous national survey was distributed to 6,558 NCC-certified NNPs.
• A total of 845 NNPs completed and returned the survey.

Main Results:

• 92% of respondents work in direct patient care, with 83% employed full-time.
• Salaries ranged from a mean of $119,000 for <5 years of experience to $134,000 for 30+ years.
• 51% reported high job satisfaction, yet 67% of administrators reported NNP shortages.

Conclusions:

• The 2020 NANNP survey highlights NNP satisfaction with compensation but identifies a need for improved workforce diversity and distribution.
• Addressing these areas is vital for maintaining a culturally competent and relevant NNP workforce.
• Survey findings can guide strategies for NNP professional development and healthcare system integration.