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 FNP 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 540 precepted hours of clinical practice in primary health care settings.

Possess a current 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. A personal interview with the Director of the Family NP Program or their designate. 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. Each applicant will provide a copy of their current resume or CV prior to their interview. A minimum overall GPA of 3.0, although candidates with lower GPA’s may be considered based on overall criteria and may be offered admission with limited matriculation on a probationary status. IELTS/TOEFL for international students.