LIU Brooklyn offers the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Advanced Certificate. The 38-credit program is designed to be completed in six semesters (fall, spring, and summer) of part-time study. Registered Nurses who have a Masters in Nursing (not an FNP) are eligible to apply for this program. Graduates of the Advance Certificate FNP program are eligible for a New York State Certificate 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).
The Family Nurse Practitioner Advanced Certificate Program is designed for nurses who already hold both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in nursing. This program offers the opportunity to expand clinical expertise in caring for patients across the lifespan. Under New York State’s Modernization Act, nurse practitioners who complete 3,600 hours of clinical practice are authorized to independently diagnose and treat patients without a written collaborative agreement with a physician.
The faculty promotes a learning environment that encourages individual exploration and fosters critical thinking, decision making and professional growth.
Applicants to the Advance Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner must meet the following requirements for admission.
Deadlines for Submission of Application
Applications are considered and accepted on a rolling basis for both the fall and spring semesters. Applicants are advised to submit all application materials as soon as possible to secure a seat in the program.
Submitting an Application for Admission
All applicants must apply online for admissions to LIU Brooklyn. For information, go to http://www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/Admissions
Clinical Clearance
Before beginning clinical placements, students must complete a clearance process, which includes a current health assessment by the student's health care provider, current titers, immunizations, background check, drug screen, and documentation of professional liability insurance. Detailed information on specific requirements is available in the Graduate Nursing Student Handbook and School of Nursing website.
Program Requirements for Graduation
Classes differ in their approach depending on course content. The information is presented in both lecture and seminar format. The faculty participate in the educational process as role models, facilitators and mentors.
This program is presented in a blended format. All courses are web-enhanced using Blackboard. Basic computer skills are required.
The courses are delivered in a blended format and are web-enhanced using Brightspace learning management system. Basic computer skills are required. Approximately 49% of the class sessions delivered online with the remaining class sessions delivered face-to-face.
The required credits, class hours and clinical hours are:
Credit Hours |
Class Hours |
Clinical Hours |
38 |
435 |
624 |
I. Core | Credits | Required for Program | |
NUR 612 Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 | FNP | |
NUR 614 Primary Health Care of the Family | 2 | FNP | |
NUR 630 The Advanced Practice Role | 2 | FNP | |
NUR 634 Advanced Physical Assessment | 3 | FNP | |
NUR 644 Pharmacology | 4 | FNP |
II. Specialization | Credits | Direct Care Practicum Hours | Required for Program | |
NUR 690 Diagnosis and Management of Illness and Physical Conditions of Family I | 4 | 0 | FNP | |
NUR 691 Precepted Practicum in Primary Care of the Family I | 4 | 208 | FNP | |
NUR 692 Diagnosis and Management of Illness and Physical Conditions of Family II | 4 | 0 | FNP | |
NUR 693 Precepted Practicum in Primary Care of the Family II | 4 | 208 | FNP | |
NUR 694 Diagnosis and Management of Illness and Physical Conditions of Family III | 4 | 0 | FNP | |
NUR 695 Precepted Practicum in Primary Care of the Family III | 4 | 208 | FNP | |
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TOTAL: |
38 | 624 |
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Board-certified Nurse Practitioners who wish to expand into another specialty can have their academic preparation evaluated and an individualized program developed for them.
Graduates are eligible for New York State certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner and for national certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB).
Graduates of this program will be able to:
National Certification
Certification Pass Rates for students who graduated in 2019
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