Manhattanville University Online FNP Programs
The School of Nursing and Health Sciences of Manhattanville University offers an online master of science in nursing (MSN) program with a family nurse practitioner (FNP) focus. Coursework is fully online, with a single three-day campus visit included during the advanced health assessment course, and three clinical practicums to be completed in top NYC-area hospitals.
The Manhattanville University FNP program blends theoretical knowledge with evidence-based practice skills to prepare nurses to practice in hospital and clinic settings. Graduates can sit for the FNP certification exams through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB). The MSN-FNP curriculum is guided by the American Association of Colleges of Nurses (AACN) Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing.
Manhattanville University also offers an 18-credit post-master’s certificate as an advanced family nurse practitioner. Students of this program developed an enhanced understanding of advanced nursing practices applicable to care for varied patients.
Family nurse practitioners serve patients across the lifespan, diagnosing acute and chronic illnesses and diseases, handling well-visits, and promoting patient education and disease prevention. FNPs seek to serve the whole patient, encouraging patients to make better choices and decisions for their whole health.
Manhattanville University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The online MSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Manhattanville University School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS) will host an accreditation visit by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in February 2025. This visit is being held to obtain continuing accreditation for the MSN-FNP program and initial accreditation for the FNP advanced certificate program. Manhattanville University is located in Purchase, NY.
What to Expect from Manhattanville University Online MSN and Certificate Family NP Programs
Admission Requirements: Applicants to the MSN-FNP program and the advanced FNP certificate program must hold a BSN from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Certificate program students must also have completed a master’s degree in nursing and have maintained the same minimum GPA in their graduate studies. Applicants to both programs must submit the online application, one letter of recommendation, a personal statement, official transcripts indicating completion of an undergraduate or graduate statistics course with a grade of B or higher, and proof of a New York State RN license. Though no prior RN experience is necessary to enter either program, students must demonstrate experience in direct patient care before beginning the required practicum.
Please take note that the advanced certificate program is currently only to be offered in the summer of 2025.
State Restrictions: Manhattanville University requires that all nursing clinical practicums be completed in NYC-area hospitals. The MSN-FNP program leads to New York State licensure. Students can seek national FNP certification and licensure in other states upon graduation. Students completing the advanced FNP certificate can sit for the certification exams offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Study Plan: The MSN-FNP program can be completed in 24 months or more, with most students completing it in seven semesters of part-time study, including summers. Students come to the Purchase, New York, campus for one, three-day immersion during the Advanced Health Assessment course. Start dates land in the fall, spring, and summer, and courses last seven weeks each. Three clinical practicums and preparation for the national FNP certification exam through the Fitzgerald FNP Certification Review Course are also included. The program culminates with a comprehensive exam.
The certificate program is a smaller time commitment. It can be completed in as little as three academic terms. Coursework consists of advanced practice nursing theory, seminar and practicum classes. Students begin completing practicum requirements in their first term. Students take a comprehensive exam at the end of their third seminar course.
MSN – FNP Curriculum: The online MSN-FNP program comprises 42 credits plus 540 clinical hours. Core courses include the theoretical basis for advanced nursing practice roles; leadership, quality management, safety, and health policy; research for advanced nursing practice; and ethical principles in healthcare. APRN courses include advanced pharmacology; advanced pathophysiology; advanced physical examination and diagnostics fundamentals; and advanced physical examination and diagnostics lab.
FNP specialization courses include advanced family nursing practice I-III; advanced family nursing practicum I-III; advanced family nursing practice seminar I-II; and advanced family practice nursing seminar III with a comprehensive examination.
Advanced FNP Certificate Curriculum: The certificate curriculum requires completion of 18 credits. The curriculum consists solely of the FNP specialization courses noted immediately above, namely advanced family nursing practice I-III; advanced family nursing practicum I-III; advanced family nursing practice seminar I-II; and advanced family practice nursing seminar III with a comprehensive examination to be completed at the end of this third seminar course.
Online Experience: Manhattanville University delivers online courses through Blackboard, including synchronous and asynchronous components. Courses may include recorded lectures, videos, discussion boards, assignments, assessments, online chats, and online group sessions. Students have access to many of the same services as on-campus students, including academic advising, financial aid counseling, career counseling, library and bookstore services, and technical support.
On-Site Requirements: MSN-FNP students come to the Purchase, NY, campus for one three-day campus immersion. The coursework is online, and clinicals are completed in NYC-area hospitals. Prospective applicants of the advanced FNP certificate program should contact Manhattanville University directly with questions regarding any on-site requirements.
Paying for Manhattanville University Online FNP Program
Prospective students should contact the School of Nursing and Health Sciences for full tuition information. Travel costs for the three-day immersion are not included in tuition costs.
Financial aid may take the form of Federal Stafford Loans and Graduate PLUS Loans according to the FAFSA, private loans, and outside scholarships and grants. Graduate students may also inquire with their employers about the possibility of a tuition reimbursement program or tuition discounts.
Manhattanville University offers MSN and Post-MSN FNP programs designed to help prepare registered nurses to become Family Nurse Practitioners. Both programs boast affordable tuition and focus on preparation for the national FNP certification exam through the Fitzgerald FNP Certification Review Course.
MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner
Post-Master's Certificate – Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner
2900 Purchase Street
Purchase, New York 10577
Program Essentials
MSN – Master of Science in Nursing
FNP – Family Nurse Practitioner
Fall, Spring, and Summer
No
1
42
540
CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Program Admissions
BSN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing
No GRE Required
3.0 or higher
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Program Tuition
42
$810.00
$34,020.00
$810.00
$34,020.00
Program Essentials
Post-Master Certificate – Post-Graduate (Post-MSN) Nursing Certificate
FNP – Family Nurse Practitioner
Summer
Yes
0
18
540
CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Program Admissions
MSN – Master of Science in Nursing
No GRE Required
3.0 or higher
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Program Tuition
18
$1,050.00
$18,900.00
$1,050.00
$18,900.00
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