If you’re a licensed nurse practitioner in New York with a master’s degree in nursing and want to expand your scope into family practice, you can apply to our FNP Advanced Certificate program. Please review all deadlines and requirements before starting your application.
Application Deadlines
We recommend applying early because spots are limited and competitive. We admit students once per year for the Spring semester.
Admission Requirements
When reviewing candidates for the FNP Advanced Certificate program, we look at your complete application and accompanying materials, including your graduate academic record, NP licensure and certification, nursing experience, written statement, recommendations, and admissions interview.
You can submit your application online. To apply, you’ll need:
- A master’s degree in nursing (MSN) from a regionally accredited institution and current Nurse Practitioner license in chosen specialty
- Minimum graduate grade average of B in MSN and minimum grade average of B in the graduate record as a whole
- Current New York State RN and NP Licenses
- Must hold national board certification
- One year of clinical experience as a nurse practitioner is preferred
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to your scholastic and/or professional performance
- A one-page essay outlining your career goals, intellectual and academic interests, and accomplishments related to the FNP Advanced Certificate program
After submitting your application, select applicants will be invited to a virtual interview through the Kira Talent platform. The interview includes a series of verbal questions for the admissions committee to review. This allows us to meet you, understand your personality and readiness to join the program, and consider your unique experiences alongside the traditional academic components of your application.
Note: All applicants should review the technology requirements for nursing program admission before applying.
Transfer Credit
FNP Advanced Certificate students may transfer up to 9 didactic credits as well as additional clinical credits, pending review and approval. All student transcripts are evaluated through a formal gap analysis to determine which prior coursework meets program requirements, and which courses must still be completed to satisfy the 33 credits required for the certificate.
According to the New York State Office of the Professions, an Advanced Certificate may be awarded to a student with a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 24 credits completed within the institution.
Academic Support
FNP Advanced Certificate students have access to academic advising, financial aid guidance, student wellness resources, technology support, library resources, research support, and graduate writing workshops. Faculty advisors work with students throughout the program to support academic progress, registration, and career planning.
Confidentiality
As per Federal regulations, the status of an applicant in the admissions process can be discussed only with the applicant. The program cannot respond to requests for information from concerned family, friends, associates, or other interested parties.
Contact
School of Health Sciences
225 Eastview Drive
Central Islip, NY 11722
866-TOURO-4-U or 631-665-1600 ext. 6505
enrollhealth@touro.edu
