Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (PNP)

To enter any master’s program for nursing at Molloy University, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a professionally accredited program 
• Undergraduate minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, depending on program
• Current NYS license registration certificate
• Evidence of successful completion of an undergraduate Statistics, Nursing Research, and Basic Physical Assessment course
• One year of clinical nursing experience
• For Nursing Education and Nursing Administration with Informatics applicants, Essay-topic:  Statement of your professional goals and aspirations.
  • For APRN (NP/CNS) applicants, you must submit an essay that includes the three (3) following points:
  • Discuss why you want to pursue your chosen specialty program
  • Describe how your past and/or current work experience will enhance your experience in this chosen program
  • State your goals/plans upon completion of the degree

• Submit official transcripts from each academic institution previously attended- International students must follow the regular graduate admissions procedures, including the submission of secondary school and any previous college transcripts. Transcripts must be evaluated by World Evaluation Services (WES) or SPANTRAN. Evaluations from other agencies will not be accepted.
• Current CV (resume) including work experience with years at each location, and all higher education
• Three letters of recommendation. At least two of them should be from clinical managers (MD, DO, NP, or Nurse Educator) attesting to clinical competency.
• A personal interview
• Completed application

Please note that the specific timeline for each student will depend on their chosen sequence, prerequisite coursework, and individual progress. For more detailed information about the program timeline and requirements, it’s recommended to consult with the Admissions Office.

For a full scope of what may increase your eligibility for approval, please contact the Office of Admissions for a more personalized assessment. Before applying, please review the following requirements: 

Core Courses  - 9 Credits

• NUR 5051 Theoretical Applications in Transformative Leadership – 3 credits
• NUR 5052 Reflective Practice and Advocacy – 3 credits
• NUR 5053 Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing – 3 credits

Advanced Practice Core Courses - 12 Credits

• NUR 5240 Advanced Pathophysiology – 3 credits
• NUR 5730 Pharmacotherapeutics – 3 credits
• NUR 5723 PNP Advanced Physical Assessment (45 clinical/lab hours) – 3 credits
• NUR 5831 Role of Nurse Practitioner – 3 credits

PNP Program Courses - 15 Credits

• NUR 5660 PNP: Practicum in Primary Care I (155 clinical hours) – 2 credits
• NUR 5670 PNP: Practicum in Primary Care II (155 clinical hours) – 2 credits
• NUR 5680 PNP: Practicum in Primary Care III (155 clinical hours) – 2 credits
• NUR 5770 PNP: Diagnostic Reasoning (90 clinical hours) – 3 credits
• NUR 5841 PNP: Diagnostics and Therapeutics I – 2 credits
• NUR 5851 PNP: Diagnostics and Therapeutics II – 2 credits
• NUR 5861 PNP: Diagnostics and Therapeutics III – 2 credits

Elective - 6 Credits required

Total Credits - 42

Explore our course catalog for additional information including a more in-depth description of what students in the PNP-PC program can expect. 

Designed for working nurses looking to advance their careers, the post-baccalaureate to DNP pathway is a 5 year part time program where you will receive an advanced practice certification and registration as a nurse practitioner and obtain your DNP Degree.

Already have your nursing masters? Further advance your career with a post-masters certificate. Molloy offers programs in nursing administration with informatics, adult gerontology clinical nurse specialist, pediatric nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner primary care, adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner and nursing education.