Molloy University Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Programs

Best Small-Cohort PNP Program on Long Island

Molloy University offers five Pediatric Nurse Practitioner tracks:

  • MS – PNP-PC
  • BSN to DNP – PNP
  • MS to DNP – PNP
  • Advanced Certificate to DNP – PNP
  • Post-Master’s Advanced Certificate – PNP-PC

All programs are delivered in a hybrid format combining online coursework with on-campus simulation and clinical experiences. Small class sizes and a dedicated faculty advisor from each student’s specialty area are standard across all tracks.

Program Tracks Overview

ProgramEst. TuitionEst. Duration
MS – PNP-PC$63,420 ~3 years part-time
BSN to DNP – PNP$113,565 5 years part-time
MS to DNP – PNP$62,715 3 years part-time
Advanced Certificate to DNP – PNP$1,695/credit Not clearly stated
Post-Master’s Advanced Certificate – PNP-PC$40,770 Not clearly stated

Clinical placements are arranged in diverse settings including pediatric practices, family practice offices, urgent care clinics, developmental and allergy clinics, school-based health centers, and community health settings across NYC and Long Island.

Application deadline for fall entry: February 1. Spring entry: October 1.

Program Tracks Overview

MS – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

The MS PNP-PC at Molloy University is estimated at approximately ~$63,420 in tuition (42 credits × $1,510/credit) plus approximately $740/semester in enrollment and academic technology fees over roughly 6–7 semesters.

Full cost including fees: approximately ~$67,860–$68,600.

The program is part-time only, completable in approximately 3 years, and includes more than 600 clinical hours. Graduates consistently achieve 80–100% PNCB pass rates. Graduates are eligible for the CPNP-PC exam through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.

MS Curriculum

The MS PNP-PC totals 42 credit hours organized across four components:

  • Core courses (9 cr.): Required for all MS nursing students — transformative leadership, reflective practice and advocacy, and research and evidence-based practice.
  • Advanced practice core (12 cr.): Advanced pathophysiology, PNP advanced physical assessment, pharmacotherapeutics, and role of the nurse practitioner.
  • PNP specialty courses (15 cr.): Diagnostic reasoning, three sequential practicums in primary care, and three levels of diagnostics and therapeutics.
  • Electives (6 cr.): Graduate electives including healthcare leadership options, selected by advisement.

Core Courses (9 cr.):

  • NUR 5051 – Theoretical Applications in Transformative Leadership (3 cr.)
  • NUR 5052 – Reflective Practice and Advocacy (3 cr.)
  • NUR 5053 – Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing (3 cr.)

Advanced Practice Core Courses (12 cr.):

  • NUR 5240 – Advanced Pathophysiology (3 cr.)
  • NUR 5723 – PNP Advanced Physical Assessment (3 cr. / 45 clinical/lab hrs)
  • NUR 5730 – Pharmacotherapeutics (3 cr.)
  • NUR 5831 – Role of the Nurse Practitioner (3 cr.)

PNP Specialty Courses (15 cr.):

  • NUR 5770 – PNP: Diagnostic Reasoning (3 cr. / 90 clinical hrs)
  • NUR 5660 – PNP: Practicum in Primary Care I (2 cr. / 155 clinical hrs)
  • NUR 5670 – PNP: Practicum in Primary Care II (2 cr. / 155 clinical hrs)
  • NUR 5680 – PNP: Practicum in Primary Care III (2 cr. / 155 clinical hrs)
  • NUR 5841 – PNP: Diagnostics and Therapeutics I (2 cr.)
  • NUR 5851 – PNP: Diagnostics and Therapeutics II (2 cr.)
  • NUR 5861 – PNP: Diagnostics and Therapeutics III (2 cr.)

Electives (6 cr.): Graduate electives selected by advisement, including healthcare leadership options.

NUR 5051, 5052, and 5053 must be completed before registering for advanced practice specialty courses (NUR 5240, 5730, 5721, 5722, 5723, and 5831).

View more curriculum details on the official program page.

MS Clinicals

Students complete more than 600 total clinical hours across four clinical courses. Clinical placements are arranged in diverse pediatric and primary care settings across NYC and Long Island.

  • NUR 5723 – PNP Advanced Physical Assessment (45 clinical/lab hrs)
  • NUR 5770 – PNP: Diagnostic Reasoning (90 clinical hrs)
  • NUR 5660 – PNP: Practicum in Primary Care I (155 clinical hrs)
  • NUR 5670 – PNP: Practicum in Primary Care II (155 clinical hrs)
  • NUR 5680 – PNP: Practicum in Primary Care III (155 clinical hrs)
  • Total: 600+ clinical hours
  • Clinical sites include pediatric practices, family practice offices, urgent care, developmental and allergy clinics, school-based health centers, and community health settings
  • INACSL-endorsed simulation labs used for complex case preparation (cardiac, pulmonary, developmental conditions)
  • BLS certification required before clinical
  • Malpractice insurance ($1M per claim/$3M aggregate) required before clinical
  • Castle Branch compliance system required for clinical document management

MS Admissions

No GRE required. Personal interview required. Fall deadline: February 1. Spring deadline: October 1. $65 application fee.

  • BSN from a professionally accredited program (applicants from non-accredited programs considered individually)
  • Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA (provisional admission available for applicants showing promise below 3.0 — must earn B or better in first 6 credits)
  • Current NY State RN license and registration certificate
  • Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience (required before specialty courses)
  • Undergraduate statistics, nursing research, and basic physical assessment courses
  • Three letters of recommendation — at least two from clinical managers (MD, DO, NP, or Nurse Educator) attesting to clinical competency; one from a clinical manager
  • Professional goal statement (400–800 words) addressing: personal reasons for the APRN specialty, how past/current experience will enhance the program, and goals upon completion
  • CV or resume
  • Personal interview
  • Completed application
  • $65 graduate application fee
  • No GRE required
  • Fall deadline: February 1 | Spring deadline: October 1

BSN to DNP – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

The BSN to DNP PNP at Molloy University is estimated at approximately ~$113,565 in tuition (67 credits × $1,695/credit) plus approximately $740/semester in fees over roughly 10 semesters (~$7,400).

Full estimated cost including fees: approximately ~$120,965.

The program is part-time over 5 years and includes at least 1,000 clinical hours. The DNP program reports 100% national board certification pass rates. All four DNP residency practica are completed, culminating in a scholarly project that translates evidence into practice improvement.

BSN to DNP Curriculum

The BSN to DNP PNP totals 67 credit hours organized across four components:

  • PNP core and advanced practice (30 cr.): One leadership core course, advanced practice core (pathophysiology, physical assessment, pharmacotherapeutics, NP role), and the full PNP specialty sequence (diagnostic reasoning, three practicums, three diagnostics and therapeutics courses).
  • DNP core courses (27 cr.): Economic evaluations in healthcare, healthcare finance, ethics and leadership, scholarship of healthcare organization and policy, biostatistics, clinical research for evidence-based practice, global epidemiology, evidence-based practice informatics, and nursing education principles.
  • DNP clinical residency practica (10 cr.): Four-course residency sequence with 500 clinical hours dedicated to the scholarly project.

PNP Core Course (3 cr.):

  • NUR 5051 – Theoretical Applications in Transformative Leadership (3 cr.)

Advanced Practice Core Courses (12 cr.):

  • NUR 5240 – Advanced Pathophysiology (3 cr.)
  • NUR 5723 – PNP Advanced Physical Assessment (3 cr. / 45 clinical/lab hrs)
  • NUR 5730 – Pharmacotherapeutics (3 cr.)
  • NUR 5831 – Role of the Nurse Practitioner (3 cr.)

PNP Specialty Courses (15 cr.):

  • NUR 5770 – PNP: Diagnostic Reasoning (3 cr. / 90 clinical hrs)
  • NUR 5660 – PNP: Practicum in Primary Care I (2 cr. / 155 clinical hrs)
  • NUR 5670 – PNP: Practicum in Primary Care II (2 cr. / 155 clinical hrs)
  • NUR 5680 – PNP: Practicum in Primary Care III (2 cr. / 155 clinical hrs)
  • NUR 5841 – PNP: Diagnostics and Therapeutics I (2 cr.)
  • NUR 5851 – PNP: Diagnostics and Therapeutics II (2 cr.)
  • NUR 5861 – PNP: Diagnostics and Therapeutics III (2 cr.)

DNP Core Courses (27 cr.):

  • BUS 5560 – Economic Evaluations in Healthcare (3 cr.) — shared with MBA in Healthcare
  • BUS 5570 – Healthcare Finance (3 cr.) — shared with MBA in Healthcare
  • NUR 6010 – Ethics: The Foundation of Leadership (3 cr.) — shared with PhD Program
  • NUR 6030 – Scholarship of Health Care Organization and Policy (3 cr.) — shared with PhD Program
  • NUR 6200 – Biostatistics (3 cr.)
  • NUR 6210 – Clinical Research for Evidence-Based Practice (3 cr.)
  • NUR 6220 – Global Epidemiology (3 cr.)
  • NUR 6230 – Evidence-Based Practice: Informatics (3 cr.)
  • NUR 6500 – Nursing Education: Principles, Dynamics and Innovations (3 cr.) — shared with PhD Program

DNP Clinical Residency Practica (10 cr.):

  • NUR 6240 – Clinical Research Residency I (2 cr. / part of 100 combined clinical hrs)
  • NUR 6250 – Clinical Research Residency II (2 cr. / part of 100 combined clinical hrs)
  • NUR 6260 – Clinical Research Residency III (3 cr. / part of 150 combined clinical hrs)
  • NUR 6270 – Clinical Research Residency IV (3 cr. / part of 150 combined clinical hrs)

View more curriculum details in the course catalog.

BSN to DNP Clinicals

Students complete a minimum of 1,000 total clinical hours across the PNP specialty sequence and the four DNP residency practica.

  • NUR 5723 – PNP Advanced Physical Assessment (45 clinical/lab hrs)
  • NUR 5770 – PNP Diagnostic Reasoning (90 clinical hrs)
  • NUR 5660, 5670, 5680 – PNP Practicums I, II, III (155 clinical hrs each = 465 hrs)
  • NUR 6240 + NUR 6250 – Clinical Research Residencies I and II (100 combined clinical hrs)
  • NUR 6260 + NUR 6270 – Clinical Research Residencies III and IV (150 combined clinical hrs)
  • Total: 1,000+ clinical hours across PNP specialty and DNP residency
  • 1:4 student-faculty ratio in DNP residency cohorts
  • INACSL-endorsed simulation labs used throughout program

BSN to DNP Admissions

Same general requirements as the MS PNP-PC with a higher application fee ($85 for doctoral programs).

  • BSN from a professionally accredited program
  • Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
  • Current NY State RN license
  • Minimum 1 year clinical nursing experience
  • Undergraduate statistics, nursing research, and basic physical assessment
  • Three letters of recommendation (same requirements as MS)
  • Professional goal statement (400–800 words)
  • CV or resume
  • Personal interview
  • $85 doctoral application fee
  • No GRE required
  • Fall deadline: February 1 | Spring deadline: October 1

MS to DNP – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

The MS to DNP PNP at Molloy University is designed for MS-prepared nurse practitioners who want to reach the doctoral level. It is estimated at approximately ~$62,715 in tuition (37 credits × $1,695/credit) plus fees.

The program is part-time over approximately 3 years and requires 500 clinical residency hours through four DNP residency practica. DNP core courses are the same as the BSN-to-DNP pathway.

MS to DNP Curriculum

The MS to DNP totals 37 credit hours consisting of the same 27 DNP core courses and 10 DNP residency practica credits as the BSN-to-DNP pathway. Prior MS PNP coursework is credited toward program requirements — no repetition of specialty courses is required.

See BSN to DNP curriculum above for the full DNP core and residency course listings.

View more program details on the official DNP page.

MS to DNP Clinicals

  • 500 clinical residency hours through four DNP residency practica (NUR 6240, 6250, 6260, 6270)
  • 1:4 student-faculty ratio in residency cohorts
  • Prior MS clinical hours credited toward the 1,000+ total post-baccalaureate hour requirement

MS to DNP Admissions

  • MS in nursing as an APRN (nurse practitioner or relevant specialty)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Current NY State RN license
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Professional goal statement
  • CV or resume
  • Personal interview
  • $85 doctoral application fee
  • Fall deadline: February 1 | Spring deadline: October 1

Advanced Certificate to DNP – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

The Advanced Certificate to DNP PNP at Molloy University is available to APRN-certified nurses seeking both a new specialty focus and a doctoral degree simultaneously. Credits are determined by an individual gap analysis. Tuition is $1,695/credit.

The pathway includes 500 clinical residency hours plus specialty coursework as determined by the gap analysis. Duration is not clearly stated.

This pathway is designed for nurses who want to add the PNP specialty and earn the DNP degree together. Contact Molloy’s Graduate Nursing Program for an individual curriculum assessment before applying.

View more program details on the official DNP page.

Post-Master’s Advanced Certificate – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

The Post-Master’s Advanced Certificate PNP-PC at Molloy University is estimated at approximately ~$40,770 in tuition (27 credits × $1,510/credit) plus fees.

The 27-credit program includes 580 clinical hours and is designed for MSN-prepared nurses adding the PNP-PC specialty.

A gap analysis of prior coursework determines whether additional courses are required beyond the 27-credit baseline.

A DNP pathway is available to certificate holders who want to continue to the doctoral level — see Advanced Certificate to DNP above.

Certificate Curriculum

The Post-Master’s Advanced Certificate PNP-PC totals a minimum of 27 credit hours in two components:

  • Advanced practice core (12 cr.): Advanced pathophysiology, PNP advanced physical assessment, pharmacotherapeutics, and role of the nurse practitioner.
  • PNP specialty courses (15 cr.): Three practicums in primary care, diagnostic reasoning, and three levels of diagnostics and therapeutics.

Advanced Practice Core Courses (12 cr.):

  • NUR 5240 – Advanced Pathophysiology (3 cr.)
  • NUR 5723 – PNP Advanced Physical Assessment (3 cr. / 45 clinical/lab hrs)
  • NUR 5730 – Pharmacotherapeutics (3 cr.)
  • NUR 5831 – Role of the Nurse Practitioner (3 cr.)

PNP Specialty Courses (15 cr.):

  • NUR 5770 – PNP: Diagnostic Reasoning (3 cr. / 90 clinical hrs)
  • NUR 5660 – PNP: Practicum in Primary Care I (2 cr. / 155 clinical hrs)
  • NUR 5670 – PNP: Practicum in Primary Care II (2 cr. / 155 clinical hrs)
  • NUR 5680 – PNP: Practicum in Primary Care III (2 cr. / 155 clinical hrs)
  • NUR 5841 – PNP: Diagnostics and Therapeutics I (2 cr.)
  • NUR 5851 – PNP: Diagnostics and Therapeutics II (2 cr.)
  • NUR 5861 – PNP: Diagnostics and Therapeutics III (2 cr.)

Gap analysis of prior MSN coursework determines whether additional courses are required. Core courses already completed within Molloy’s MSN program do not need to be repeated.

View more curriculum details in the course catalog.

Certificate Clinicals

Certificate students complete 580 clinical hours across four clinical courses — the same sequence as the MS and BSN-to-DNP programs. The same INACSL-endorsed simulation labs and diverse clinical placement settings are available.

  • NUR 5723 – PNP Advanced Physical Assessment (45 clinical/lab hrs)
  • NUR 5770 – PNP: Diagnostic Reasoning (90 clinical hrs)
  • NUR 5660 – PNP: Practicum in Primary Care I (155 clinical hrs)
  • NUR 5670 – PNP: Practicum in Primary Care II (155 clinical hrs)
  • NUR 5680 – PNP: Practicum in Primary Care III (155 clinical hrs)
  • Total: 580 clinical hours
  • INACSL-endorsed simulation labs available for clinical skills preparation

Certificate Admissions

  • MSN from a professionally accredited program (or doctoral degree in nursing)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Current NY State RN license
  • Minimum 1 year of recent relevant clinical experience (preferred)
  • Undergraduate statistics and basic physical assessment courses
  • Three letters of recommendation attesting to clinical competency; one from a clinical manager
  • Professional goal statement (400–800 words)
  • CV or resume
  • Personal interview
  • $65 graduate application fee
  • Gap analysis conducted after admission to determine individualized course requirements
  • Fall deadline: February 1 | Spring deadline: October 1

Tuition

Molloy University charges graduate and doctoral nursing students on a per-credit basis.

Rates below are for 2025–2026 and are charged each semester.

  • MS programs (per credit): $1,510
  • DNP programs (per credit): $1,695
  • Enrollment fee (fall and spring): $395/semester
  • Enrollment fee (summer and intersession): $260/semester
  • Academic Technology fee (fall and spring): $345/semester
  • Application fee (graduate): $65
  • Application fee (doctoral): $85

Estimated total tuition by program:

  • MS PNP-PC (42 cr.): ~$63,420
  • BSN to DNP PNP (67 cr.): ~$113,565
  • MS to DNP PNP (37 cr.): ~$62,715
  • Post-Master’s Advanced Certificate PNP-PC (27 cr.): ~$40,770
  • Advanced Certificate to DNP PNP: $1,695/credit — credits determined by gap analysis

Additional required expenses include student malpractice insurance ($1M per claim/$3M aggregate), BLS certification, Castle Branch compliance system enrollment, and Castle Branch drug screening and background check fees. Scholarship opportunities include the Mother Cabrini Mobile Health Van Scholarship, graduate assistantship positions, and Nurse Faculty Loan Forgiveness program eligibility.

See the official tuition page for more details.

Accreditation

The Master’s Program in Nursing at Molloy University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) through September 2028. Molloy University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

The Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences simulation program is endorsed by the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) for its Core Four Standards — Pre-briefing, Debriefing, Facilitation, and Professional Integrity — making Molloy the only Long Island institution to hold this endorsement.

Graduates of the PNP-PC programs are eligible for the Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (CPNP-PC) exam through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) and for NY State APRN licensure and prescriptive privileges upon completion.

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