Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Specialize in comprehensive healthcare for the individual and family across the lifespan
Molloy University recognizes the great need for Advanced Practice Nurses to meet the needs of our society, and we’re proud to nurture the next generation of Family Nurse Practitioners!
The need for FNPs is so great that the number is expected to double by 2030.
The Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares students to manage the healthcare of individuals and families across the lifespan, from birth to the end of life. Students develop competencies in assessment, diagnosis, health promotion, and disease management in various primary care settings.
Completion of the Program enables graduates to be licensed and eligible for national certification (ANCC and AANP) as an FNP and practice in various settings.
Why Earn Your Family Nurse Practitioner Degree from Molloy University?
Our Family Nurse Practitioner program has been developed for students who are already baccalaureate prepared Registered Nurses and want to advance their careers. Molloy University aims to provide an advanced nursing education that helps nurses begin a rewarding professional journey where they can treat families and individuals throughout their lives.
At Molloy University, we’re proud to share that the 2023 first-time FNP candidates have achieved a pass rate of 92.85% (ANCC [Advanced Nurses Credentialing Center] and AANP [American Association of Nurse Practitioners] accreditation exams combined.
The Molloy University Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares students to manage the healthcare of patients at any point in their lives, from birth to the end of life. During the program, students will develop vital competencies in assessment, diagnosis, health promotion, and disease management in various primary care environments.
They’ll also follow patients throughout the lifecycle and learn to use diagnostic and management skills in a wide variety of clinical settings such as pediatric primary care, adult and geriatric care, urgent care, and gynecological primary care. Our program is designed not only to give students the abilities they need to work as an FNP but also to support them throughout their academic journey.
Students who complete the program will be eligible for licensing and national certification (ANCC and AANP) as an FNP, and they’ll be able to practice their new skills in various contexts.
Clinical Simulation Lab Endorsement
Molloy University has earned a prestigious endorsement from the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL). This recognition highlights our commitment to providing students with a high-quality, immersive learning experience that equips them with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in their nursing careers.
Molloy University also offers a Post-Baccalaureate in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing (DNP) Family Nurse Practitioner Pathway. Post-Baccalaureate to DNP
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Learn more about our Masters in Family Nurse Practitioner program!
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Application Requirements
To enter any master’s program for nursing at Molloy University, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a professionally accredited program
- Undergraduate minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale depending on program
- Current NYS license registration certificate
- Evidence of successful completion of an undergraduate Statistics, Nursing Research, and Basic Physical Assessment course
- One year of clinical nursing experience
- For APRN (NP/CNS) applicants you must submit an essay that includes the three (3) following points:
- Discuss why you want to pursue your chosen specialty program
- Describe how your past and/or current work experience will enhance your experience in this chosen program
- State your goals/plans upon completion of the degree
- Submit official transcripts from each academic institution previously attended- International students must follow the regular graduate admissions procedures, including the submission of secondary school and any previous college transcripts. Transcripts must be evaluated by World Evaluation Services (WES) or SPANTRAN. Evaluations from other agencies will not be accepted.
- Current CV (resume) including work experience with years at each location, and all higher education
- Three letters of recommendation. At least two of them should be from clinical managers (MD, DO, NP, or Nurse Educator) attesting to clinical competency.
- A personal interview
- Completed application
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Required Courses
For a full scope of what may increase your eligibility for approval, please contact the Office of Admissions for a more personalized assessment. Before applying, please review the following requirements:
Core Courses - 9 Credits
- NUR 5051 Theoretical Applications in Transformative Leadership – 3 credits
- NUR 5052 Reflective Practice and Advocacy – 3 credits
- NUR 5053 Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing – 3 credits
Advanced Practice Core Courses - 12 Credits
- NUR 5240 Advanced Pathophysiology – 3 credits
- NUR 5730 Pharmacotherapeutics – 3 credits
- NUR 5722 FNP/PMHNP Advanced Physical Assessment (45 clinical/lab hours) – 3 credits
- NUR 5831 Role of Nurse Practitioner – 3 credits
FNP Program Courses - 18 Credits
- NUR 5620 FNP: Practicum in Primary Care I (200 clinical hours) - 2 credits
- NUR 5630 FNP: Practicum in Primary Care II (200 clinical hours) - 2 credits
- NUR 5640 FNP: Practicum in Primary Care III (200 clinical hours) - 2 credits
- NUR 5780 FNP: Diagnostic Reasoning (90 clinical hours) – 3 credits
- NUR 5810 FNP: Diagnostics and Therapeutics I – 3 credits
- NUR 5820 FNP: Diagnostics and Therapeutics II – 3 credits
- NUR 5860 FNP: Diagnostics and Therapeutics III – 3 credits
Elective Courses - 6 Credits Required
Total Credits – 45
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Catalog Course Descriptions
Explore our course catalog for additional information, including a more in-depth description of what students in the FNP program can expect.
For more information and course descriptions visit our Graduate Course Catalog. Family Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care - M.S. -
Post Baccalaureate Degree to DNP Pathway
Designed for working nurses looking to further their careers, the post-baccalaureate to DNP pathway is a five-year part-time program in which you’ll receive an advanced practice certification and registration as a nurse practitioner, and obtain your DNP degree.
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Post-Masters Advanced Certificate Program
Already have your nursing master's? Take your career to the next level with a post-master’s advanced certificate. Molloy University offers programs in nursing administration with informatics, adult gerontology clinical nurse specialist, pediatric nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner primary care, adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, and nursing education.
Post Masters Advanced Certificate Program - FNP