Graduate Nursing

The Le Moyne FNP program offers a full- and part-time program of study for bachelor’s-prepared registered nurses (RNs) licensed in New York state. The FNP program is a total of 45 credits, which includes 36 credits didactic coursework and nine credits of clinical coursework (totaling 810 hours). Graduates of the program receive a Master of Science in Nursing, FNP certification, and are eligible to sit for national certification. A part-time, post-master’s FNP certificate is also available to eligible candidates who will receive an individualized program of study.

* The Graduate Elective may be taken at anytime in the POS

*The Graduate Elective may be taken at anytime in the POS

A post-master's certificate for Family Nurse Practitioner is available for nurses who already hold a master's degree in nursing; however, it is an individualized program of study dependent on transcript review. 

See the requirements below if you are an NP in another specialty area for the FNP Post-Master's Certificate:

Previously taken courses in Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology, and Advanced Health Assessment must be reviewed for transfer. Advanced Pathophysiology and Advanced Pharmacology can be no more than 5 years old and must address the lifespan. If desired, an optional test out of NSG 665: Advanced Health Assessment I is available and would include a written comprehensive exam, demonstration of a complete H&P, and completion of a SOAP note. These courses may be audited based on transcript review.  The FNP program of study requires a minimum of 500 clinical hours for post-master's, secondary certification NP students.

See the requirements below if you are not an NP but have a master's degree in Nursing and are seeking primary certification as an FNP: 

Previously taken courses in Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology, and Advanced Health Assessment must be reviewed for transfer. Advanced Pathophysiology and Advanced Pharmacology can be no more than 5 years old and must address the lifespan. If desired, an optional test out of NSG 665: Advanced Health Assessment I is available and would include a written comprehensive exam, demonstration of a complete H&P, and completion of a SOAP note. These courses may be audited pending transcript review. This FNP program of study requires 810 hours of clinical preceptorship.