Nurse Practitioner Programs
We offer three programs through Russell Sage College:
- Psychiatric Mental Health NP
- Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP (Coming Soon)
We offer one NP Program through Saint Joseph’s University:
- Family Nurse Practitioner
SEIU 1199 is offering a grant to cover the full tuition for eligible applicants for all of our Nurse Practitioner Programs, who start in the summer 2025 cohort. Find out if you are eligible by clicking this button and filling out the form.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Elevate your potential to create positive change in the lives of individuals and families with St. Joseph’s University, New York’s M.S. in Family Nurse Practitioner program. You can seize an unparalleled opportunity to excel in the dynamic realm of advanced nursing practice.
Our graduates emerge from this transformative journey equipped to provide exceptional healthcare across the entire age spectrum – from conception to end-of-life care.
- Featuring a schedule ideal for working nurses, the program’s students are on campus for classes once a week and earn their degrees in two years.
- This MS in Family Nurse Practitioner is 43 credits, and at an accelerated pace finishes in 2 years (start, summer 2025 – complete, spring 2027).
- Application Deadline May 5
Talented faculty members who are career professionals bring real-world experience and knowledge to the program, ensuring students receive a well-rounded education that sufficiently blends theory with practical application. To prepare you for the challenges and opportunities of modern healthcare, the program’s curriculum provides an unwavering foundation for a rewarding career as a family nurse practitioner. Our coursework enables you to develop advanced clinical skills and participate in evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.
Moreover, our collaborations with prestigious healthcare institutions across New York City present our nursing students with abundant chances to translate classroom knowledge into actual patient scenarios. Unlock your potential and stand ready to make a difference in the lives of others by enrolling in the Family Nurse Practitioner M.S. program at St. Joseph’s University, New York’s Brooklyn Campus.
Credits: This program is 43 credits, to complete in two years, starting summer 2025, and completing in spring 2027.
Typical class schedule: One (1) full day in-person weekly; plus clinical rounds during associated semesters
Typical clinical schedule: Average number of hours weekly: 10 to15; However, hours per week would vary for a total of 175 hours per clinical
The Family Nurse Practitioner is in the top three for most in-demand nurse practitioner specialties, according to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. National data suggests that by 2034 the United States will experience a shortage of between 17,800 and 48,000 physicians in family practice. Family Nurse Practitioners will be able to fill that expected gap.
Family Nurse Practitioner Required Courses
43 Total credits, completed in 2 years
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Summer 2025 |
Fall 2025 |
Spring 2026 |
Summer 2026 |
Fall 2026 |
Spring 2027 |
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680 – 3 credits |
639 – 3 credits |
642 – 3 credits |
530 – 3 credits |
644 – 3 credits |
647 – 3 credits |
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540 – 3 credits |
500 – 4 credits |
531– 3 credits |
620 – 3 credits |
653 – 1 credit Capstone I |
654 – 1 credit Capstone II |
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550 – 3 credits |
641 – 1 credit (Clinical 175 hours) |
643 – 1 credit (Clinical hours 175) |
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646 – 1 credit (Clinical hours 175) |
648 – 1 credit (Clinical hours 175) |
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660 – 3 credits |
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Total Credits 9 |
Total Credits 8 |
Total Credits 7 |
Total Credits 6 |
Total Credits 8 |
Total Credits 5 |
SEIU 1199 Grant Eligibility and Application Info Sessions
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Application Requirements
Applicants to the MS in Family Nurse Practitioner Program must meet the following criteria:
- An application accompanied by a non-refundable fee of $25 (Waived for St. Joseph’s University Alumni)
- Have a B.S. with a major in nursing from a nationally accredited program (ACEN, NLNAC, CNEA or CCNE)
- Minimal GPA of 3.0
- Completed one year of professional clinical practice prior to admission
- Provide proof of New York State R.N. license and current professional registration
- Submit a current curriculum vitae and personal statement
- Submit two letters of reference (at least one from a clinical supervisor who can address clinical competence)
- Official undergraduate transcripts from all colleges or universities attended.
- Eligible students will be invited to interview
- Proof of malpractice insurance
Please click the button below and fill out the form to ask any questions you may have, or to access the application.
Application Deadline, May 5
Tuition & Financial Aid
- Tuition – 43 credits, cost per credit: $1200
- Fees – Applicable University and Technology fees per semester
Please note, SEIU 1199 may cover the entire tuition and fees through a grant. To find out if you are eligible, please click the button below and fill out the form.