Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

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Specialize in comprehensive healthcare for the individual and family across the lifespan


Molloy University recognizes the great need for Advanced Practice Nurses to meet the needs of our society, and we’re proud to nurture the next generation of Family Nurse Practitioners!

The need for FNPs is so great that the number is expected to double by 2030.

The Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares students to manage the healthcare of individuals and families across the lifespan, from birth to the end of life. Students develop competencies in assessment, diagnosis, health promotion, and disease management in various primary care settings.

Completion of the Program enables graduates to be licensed and eligible for national certification (ANCC and AANP) as an FNP and practice in various settings.

Why Earn Your Family Nurse Practitioner Degree from Molloy University?

Our Family Nurse Practitioner program has been developed for students who are already baccalaureate prepared Registered Nurses and want to advance their careers. Molloy University aims to provide an advanced nursing education that helps nurses begin a rewarding professional journey where they can treat families and individuals throughout their lives.

At Molloy University, we’re proud to share that the 2023 first-time FNP candidates have achieved a pass rate of 92.85% (ANCC [Advanced Nurses Credentialing Center] and AANP [American Association of Nurse Practitioners] accreditation exams combined.

The Molloy University Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares students to manage the healthcare of patients at any point in their lives, from birth to the end of life. During the program, students will develop vital competencies in assessment, diagnosis, health promotion, and disease management in various primary care environments.

They’ll also follow patients throughout the lifecycle and learn to use diagnostic and management skills in a wide variety of clinical settings such as pediatric primary care, adult and geriatric care, urgent care, and gynecological primary care. Our program is designed not only to give students the abilities they need to work as an FNP but also to support them throughout their academic journey. 

Students who complete the program will be eligible for licensing and national certification (ANCC and AANP) as an FNP, and they’ll be able to practice their new skills in various contexts.

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.

 

 

Molloy University also offers a Post-Baccalaureate in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing (DNP) Family Nurse Practitioner Pathway. Post-Baccalaureate to DNP

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