The Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner (MS FNP) at Long Island University is designed for registered nurses seeking to advance their careers into primary care leadership. You will gain the advanced knowledge and clinical skills necessary to diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of health conditions across the lifespan, focusing on adult-geriatric, pediatric, and women’s health populations. This program equips you to address current healthcare challenges, emphasizing evidence-based practice, health promotion, and disease prevention within a collaborative and autonomous advanced practice role. It is ideal for those passionate about providing comprehensive, patient-centered care in diverse primary care settings.
This postgraduate program is delivered on campus full-time over two years, integrating theoretical coursework with extensive clinical practicum experiences. You will engage in courses covering advanced pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, health assessment, and diagnostic reasoning, culminating in hands-on training in diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions. The curriculum includes a minimum of 540 precepted clinical hours, allowing you to apply your learning under expert guidance. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for national certification and licensure as a Family Nurse Practitioner, opening doors to rewarding careers in primary care, community health, and leadership roles within the evolving healthcare landscape.