Overview

A family nurse practitioner meets the healthcare needs of the family by providing primary and specialty care for patients of all ages.

Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the program can be completed in two-years of full-time study. Upon graduation, you are eligible to take the examination for board certification.

If you’re interested in becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), D’Youville College’s nursing program is an ideal place to start. Established in 1942, the Patricia H. Garman School of Nursing has an excellent reputation as one of the best in the region for high-quality, student-centered education.

What You'll Learn

As a student in D'Youville's master of science FNP program, you will:

Learn to assess, diagnose and manage common acute and chronic illnesses;

Gain skills in promoting healthy habits and educating patients about disease prevention;

Get practical experience in women's health, pediatrics and adult settings;

Benefit from the opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors and those from the nursing community.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Health Assessment

Advanced Health Assessment Lab

Health Promotion-Children & Families

Health Promotion-Women

Health Promotion Adults Aging Population

Fnp Practicum in Pediatrics In Pediatrics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Admission decisions are made for D’Youville University graduate programs on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

43 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online graduate application for admission (no application fee).

Completion of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a CCNE or NLNAC (ACEN) accredited program at a college or university in the US (or by the CNO in Ontario).

Evidence of capability to succeed in a graduate program based on an overall undergraduate GPA of at least a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).

Official transcripts from all college/ universities attended.

An overall G.P.A. of at least 3.0.

Active unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in New York or in Ontario for Canadian students.

A current CPR certification with a psychomotor component.

One year of practice as a registered nurse with a baccalaureate degree is required.

Baccalaureate-level health assessment, pathophysiology and pharmacology courses or equivalent.

Applicants who work full-time are not eligible for planned 2-year completion of the Family Nurse Practitioner track.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21082 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21082 USD / year

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In-State

21082 USD / year

≈ 21082 USD / year

Funding

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