Family Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

Practice assessment, diagnosis, health promotion, and disease management in various primary care settings

At Molloy University, earning an Advanced Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner empowers you to broaden your scope as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). By focusing on family-centered direct care, you can develop your career and create an impact as you explore assessment, diagnosis, health promotion, and disease management across diverse clinical settings. 

This Post Master’s Certificate program provides the advanced clinical skills and academic foundation you need to thrive in today’s dynamic healthcare environments. Nurse practitioners earn a median salary of $128,490 and the sector shows strong job growth projections, offering Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) rewarding and stable career opportunities.

Let Molloy University help you unlock your full potential and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Why Earn an Advanced Certificate in Family and Primary Care Nursing?

This program offers a holistic pathway to APRNs looking to add a family and primary care focus to their credentials. Molloy University's FNP Post Masters Certificate prepares you for advanced practice across multiple dimensions of care:

• Patient-Centered Care: Provide expert medical services to individuals and families. You'll develop advanced skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, empowering you to manage health and disease across the lifespan.

• Leadership in Nursing: Become a leader in your field by applying evidence-based practices, mentoring fellow nurses, and upholding ethical standards in healthcare.

• System-Level Impact: Use your advanced training to shape medical care systems, advocate for patient wellness, and implement strategies that promote efficient, compassionate care.

As a graduate of Molloy University’s FNP Post Masters Certificate, you’ll be prepared to:

• Demonstrate and uphold the inherent worth and dignity of individuals, families, and communities through professional nursing practice.

• Exhibit advanced competencies in clinical decision-making and ethical leadership.

• Uphold responsibility and accountability in an evolving, complex medical care environment.

• Lead with a foundation in theory, research, and evidence-based practice.

• Design and implement research to inform clinical decisions.

• Advocate for a healthier global society.

• Assume full responsibility for your advanced nursing practice.

What Will You Learn?

The curriculum spans 2 ½ to 3 years, combining theoretical knowledge and practical experience. An additional organizational focus equips graduates with the tools required to drive sustainable healthcare business practices throughout their careers. 

• Core Study: Develop your nursing expertise by nurturing competencies in assessment, diagnosis, disease management, and promoting wellness. Gain a solid foundation to effectively manage patient concerns across diverse populations in various core health services.

• Practical Study: Work closely with nurse practitioners and physician preceptors to apply classroom knowledge in real-world clinical environments. Experience hands-on learning in a variety of clinical agencies and practice settings.

• Clinical Experience: Complete a minimum of 500 clinical practicum hours, working alongside family nurse practitioners and healthcare providers. These supervised hours provide critical experience, preparing you for advanced practice in primary care.

• Organizational Study: Gain insight into the business side of healthcare through a curriculum focused on managing core medical services. Learn to assess community healthcare needs, develop sustainable practice plans, and navigate the licensing and insurance regulations specific to your state.

Pathways our Program Offers

The DNP degree is an innovative program that prepares APRNs to become leaders in meeting the healthcare needs of the 21st century. Nurses have been challenged to change the healthcare system to improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, eliminate health disparities, and prioritize prevention. Graduates of the Molloy DNP program are in a unique position to lead this endeavor, by improving access and utilization of health services, with a focus on the primary care arena. 

The Postgraduate Advanced Certificate Program to DNP pathway offers specialization in the following areas: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Family, Pediatric, and Psychiatry Mental Health.

Did you know Molloy has a DNP pathway for APRN post certificate programs? Pathways to DNP

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.