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M.S. in Family Nurse Practitioner
LIU Brooklyn offers the Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). The 46-credit program is designed to be completed in seven semesters (fall, spring, and summer) of part-time study. Graduates of the 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).
Family nurse practitioners diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses of patients across life spectrum-pediatrics women’s health, adults and geriatric. Under the New York State, Modernization Act, after successfully completing the 3600 hours in clinical practice, a nurse practitioner can independently diagnose and treat patients without a written practice collaboration with a physician
Learning Environment
The faculty promotes a learning environment that encourages individual exploration and fosters critical thinking, decision making, and professional growth.
Application for AdmissionApplications are not consider until all of the following have been received:
- A completed online LIU Brooklyn application form
- A current resume or CV and official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended
- A copy of the applicant's New York State registration as a Registered Professional Nurse
- A minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation
- International students are also required to achieve a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 79 Internet-based (a minimum listening score of 22 is also required); 225 Computer-based; or 563 Paper-based. IELTS of 6.5 or above is also acceptable.
Applications are considered and accepted on a rolling basis for 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
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.
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.
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.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
- A grade of B or higher is required in all graduate nursing courses and an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher is required to progress through and graduate from the graduate nursing programs.
- No graduate course can be repeated more than once due to failure.
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.
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 are delivered online with the remaining class sessions delivered face-to-face.
The required credits, class hours and clinical hours for the program are:
|
Credit Hours |
Class Hours |
Clinical Hours |
|
46 |
540 |
624 |
Course Sequence
| I. Core | Credits |
| NUR 610 Nursing Research | 3 |
| NUR 612 Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 614 Primary Health Care of the Family | 2 |
| NUR 620 The Theoretical Basis of Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 630 The Advanced Practice Role | 2 |
| NUR 634 Advanced Physical Assessment | 3 |
| NUR 644 Pharmacology | 4 |
| NUR 670 Healthcare Issue Policies and Ethics | 2 |
| II. Specialization | Credits | Direct Care Practicum Hours |
| NUR 690 Diagnosis and Management of Illness and Physical Conditions of Family I | 4 | 0 |
| NUR 691 Precepted Practicum in Primary Care of the Family I | 4 | 208 |
| NUR 692 Diagnosis and Management of Illness and Physical Conditions of Family II | 4 | 0 |
| NUR 693 Precepted Practicum in Primary Care of the Family II | 4 | 208 |
| NUR 694 Diagnosis and Management of Illness and Physical Conditions of Family III | 4 | 0 |
| NUR 695 Precepted Practicum in Primary Care of the Family III | 4 | 208 |
| TOTAL: | 46 | 624 |
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master's degree program in nursing at the Harriet Rothkopf Heilbrunn School of Nursing, 91ÅÝܽ are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education . The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master's degree program in nursing at the Harriet Rothkopf Heilbrunn School of Nursing, 91ÅÝܽ are accredited by the New York State Board of Regents, New York State Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue, Board of Regents, Room 110 EB, Albany, New York 12234. 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 (AANPCB).
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Select relevant theoretical, scientific, and clinical knowledge to design, provide, and evaluate safe advanced nursing care to diverse clients in multiple settings.
- Formulate leadership behaviors that promote interprofessional collaboration and communication, fiscal accountability, system change, advocacy for the elimination of health disparities, and the provision of quality care.
- Monitor and assess outcomes to create quality improvement and safety initiatives that promote a just culture of safety and excellence in organizational systems.
- Build and lead collaborative interprofessional teams to evaluate and translate evidence into practice to enhance quality and improve healthcare outcomes.
- Evaluate and manage the appropriate use of technology to evaluate outcome data, promote safe practice environments and effective communication, and educate patients and members of the healthcare team to improve healthcare outcomes.
- Advocate, shape, and integrate policy that influences social determinants of health, equitable access to care, reduces health care disparities, and promotes the advancement of the nursing profession.
- Demonstrate effective assessment, planning, implementation, design and evaluation strategies in caring for individuals and groups regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, socioeconomic status, culture, health care beliefs, and religion while working with and understanding the roles of all members of the interprofessional team.
- Design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based patient centered culturally appropriate clinical prevention strategies to promote health and health education, prevent disease and reduce risk among individuals and populations at the local, national, and global levels.
- Value life-long learning and continuing professional development that prepares graduate nurses to influence the delivery of safe quality care to diverse populations in a variety of settings and in a variety of roles.
National Certification
Certification Pass Rates for students who graduated in 2019
- Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: 83%
- Family Nurse Practitioner: 83%
CONTACT
Harriet Rothkopf Heilbrunn
School of Nursing
Dr. Margaret Stroehlein, Dean
718-488-1059
Bkln-Nursing@liu.edu