Hempstead,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Advanced Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner in Hempstead United States | Hofstra University
Hofstra University
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Hempstead United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,815
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies strives to become the worldwide pioneer in interdisciplinary education, shaping tomorrow's Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants. Our institution provides a post-graduate Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certificate Program, with graduates qualifying to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) national certification exams.
By combining Hofstra University's varied academic offerings and facilities with Northwell Health's extensive clinical experience and educational assets, the Hofstra Northwell School creates a unique learning environment.
Through an interdisciplinary approach, our FNP Certificate Program equips graduates to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based, patient-focused care that enhances the health and wellness of diverse populations, ultimately benefiting society.
Our FNP program specifically trains practitioners to offer high-quality, personalized care to patients of all ages within family contexts. FNPs specialize in preventive medicine while also diagnosing and managing both sudden and ongoing illnesses. These healthcare professionals emphasize family-focused treatment and recognize how a family's community influences effective care delivery (NONPF, 2013, 2017).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
M.S. in Nursing from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or on a 4.0 scale for graduate nursing degree.
An unencumbered and current RN license, an unencumbered New York State NP license and board certification eligible in one of the following: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Gerontology Nurse Practitioner.
Completion of a gap analysis with the Chair of the Graduate Nursing Program:
Verification of APRN core: Advanced physiology/pathophysiology, including general principles that apply across the lifespan, Advanced health assessment, which includes assessment of all human systems, advanced assessment techniques, concepts and approaches, and Advanced pharmacology, which includes pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics of all broad categories of agents.
Verification of three (3) credits of research methods and design.
Demonstrated proficiency in 12-lead EKG interpretation.
AHA Certification, current copy of ACLS card.
A resume that includes relevant work experiences (include dates of employment by month and year), examples of leadership and commitment to the profession of nursing, and memberships in professional nursing organizations.
Three letters of recommendation submitted through the online recommendation form, accessible through the online application. Letters must be from the following sources: attesting to the applicant's capacity and potential for post-graduate study from each of the following:
The applicant's clinical director, and,
Two (2) professional colleagues who can attest to the applicant's professional work.
Letter of intent from the applicant: personal statement of reflection of current and future practice
A pre-admission interview with the Chair of the Graduate Nursing Program.
Comprehensive background check.
Student Health Requirements: Proof of physical examination within one year of application, student NP liability insurance and health insurance, current immunizations for MMR, Chickenpox, Hepatitis B, Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
An unencumbered and current RN license, an unencumbered New York State NP license and board certification eligible in one of the following: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Gerontology Nurse Practitioner.
Completion of a gap analysis with the Chair of the Graduate Nursing Program:
Verification of APRN core: Advanced physiology/pathophysiology, including general principles that apply across the lifespan, Advanced health assessment, which includes assessment of all human systems, advanced assessment techniques, concepts and approaches, and Advanced pharmacology, which includes pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics of all broad categories of agents.
Verification of three (3) credits of research methods and design.
Demonstrated proficiency in 12-lead EKG interpretation.
AHA Certification, current copy of ACLS card.
A resume that includes relevant work experiences (include dates of employment by month and year), examples of leadership and commitment to the profession of nursing, and memberships in professional nursing organizations.
Three letters of recommendation submitted through the online recommendation form, accessible through the online application. Letters must be from the following sources: attesting to the applicant's capacity and potential for post-graduate study from each of the following:
The applicant's clinical director, and,
Two (2) professional colleagues who can attest to the applicant's professional work.
Letter of intent from the applicant: personal statement of reflection of current and future practice
A pre-admission interview with the Chair of the Graduate Nursing Program.
Comprehensive background check.
Student Health Requirements: Proof of physical examination within one year of application, student NP liability insurance and health insurance, current immunizations for MMR, Chickenpox, Hepatitis B, Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
28,815