Study MS Family Nurse Practitioner at Long Island University - C.W. Post in the USA, School of Nursing

MS Family Nurse Practitioner

USA

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What will I learn?

LIU Post offers the Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The 46-credit program is designed to be completed in seven semesters (fall, spring, and summer) of part-time study. Graduates of the FNP program are eligible for a New York State licensure as a family nurse practitioner and will be eligible for national board certification through the national certifying agencies for advanced practice nursing (American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners). Family nurse practitioners diagnose, treat, and prescribe for conditions affecting the pediatric, women’s health (gynecological), and adult/gerontology populations. In New York State, nurse practitioners are autonomous (working in collaboration with a physician but not supervised by same) and the FNP program at LIU Post is committed to preparing students to this autonomous role. The family nurse practitioner program also serves to increase the opportunity for nurses to obtain advanced practice preparation as well as serve to increase the number of nurse practitioners available to deliver primary and tertiary care as well as health promotion, education, counseling, and disease prevention so patients can make healthy choices. Candidates will complete course work and a minimum of 720 precepted hours of clinical practice in primary health care settings.

Which department am I in?

School of Nursing

Study options

Full Time (5 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$26,404.00 per year
Student Health Insurance $2,158
Start date

September 2027

Venue

LIU Post

720 Northern Blvd.,

Brookville,

New York,

11548, Northeast, United States

Full Time (5 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$26,404.00 per year
Student Health Insurance $2,158
Start date

September 2026

Venue

LIU Post

720 Northern Blvd.,

Brookville,

New York,

11548, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

LIU online application completed and signed. Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended and proof of degree of anticipated degree. GMAT or GRE scores (if applicable, see major requirements). Two Letters of Recommendation.Possess a current Unencumbered New York State Registered Nurse license, One year preferred with recent experience in a clinical area requiring acute care skills, i.e., family medicine or internal medicine office, community clinics, home care, hospital setting (med/surg or specialty floor) or specialty office practice. Official copies of your undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts from any college(s) or universities you have attended. Bachelor degree in Nursing required. The three undergraduate mandatory courses, Health Assessment, Research, and Statistics must have at least a minimum grade of B to be considered. Otherwise eligible applicants may be offered an opportunity to take these courses prior to or during the first semester of the FNP program as a limited matriculant on a probationary status. A minimum of two letters of reference are required. These reference letters must be from an Adult or Family NP, MD, or DO. Reference letters need to be written on letterhead indicating phone and fax numbers and the letter needs to be signed by the individual providing the reference. The recommendation must speak to the applicants clinical acumen as an RN. They must be current and dated. Letters from other individuals will be accepted, but they will not fulfill the requirement if the applicant does not have two letters from professional listed above. Personal Statement that addresses the reason you are interested in pursuing graduate work as a Family Nurse Practitioner. A minimum overall GPA of 3.0, although candidates with lower GPAs may be considered based on overall criteria and may be offered admission with limited matriculation on a probationary status.

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