Iona University FNP Programs

NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences • Bronxville, NY • Hybrid • $1,355/credit

Iona University offers an MSN Family Nurse Practitioner track with 3-year and 4-year plans.

Program Tracks Overview

ProgramEst. TuitionEst. DurationCredit Hours
MSN, 3-Year$63.1K3 years (8 semesters)44
MSN, 4-Year$64.1K4 years (10 semesters)44

Tuition estimates use Iona’s 2026-27 rate of $1,355 per credit plus the FNP program fee of $500 per fall or spring term and $250 per summer session, counted across each plan’s published term sequence.

Iona built this program for working RNs in Westchester and New York City who want a direct line into the NewYork-Presbyterian system. Preceptor requests for NYP sites go through NYP’s academic partnerships coordinator, and students complete 800 direct clinical hours across four 200-hour practica.

One fall start, three to four years, and no track record yet. The FNP program enrolled its first cohort in Fall 2026, so there are no graduation or certification pass-rate figures to review, and the hybrid format requires regular on-campus classes in Bronxville.

Quick Facts

FeatureDetails
Program TypesMSN, full-time (3-year) or part-time (4-year) plan
FormatHybrid: required on-campus classes plus asynchronous online coursework
Clinical Hours800 direct clinical hours (4 practica × 200 hours)
Clinical PlacementSchool requests and assigns preceptors; NYP-network requests routed through NYP
PopulationFamily, across the lifespan; optional specialty hours
Distinctive CourseworkDigital Health and Informatics; Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Transition to Practice for the APRN
ConcentrationsNone
RN License RequirementsUnencumbered New York RN license, or eligibility by program start
Start TermFall only (one start per year)
Program StatusNew; first cohort entered Fall 2026
Tuition$1,355/credit plus $500 per fall/spring term and $250 per summer
AccreditationCCNE (master’s degree program in nursing)

Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner

The estimated tuition for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) MS at Iona University is approximately $63,120 to $64,120 (44 credits at $1,355/credit, plus term program fees; derived). The program can generally be completed in about 3 years (8 semesters) on the full-time plan or 4 years (10 semesters) on the part-time plan, both starting in the fall.

MSN Curriculum

Foundation first. Both plans open with role development, evidence-based practice, epidemiology and biostatistics, digital health and informatics, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. There is no clinical work in the first year. The 4-year plan stretches these same foundation courses across two years at 2 to 6 credits per term.

Assessment on campus. Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostics both carry labs in the Kelly Center for Health Sciences, which houses Iona’s high-fidelity and virtual reality simulation. These two courses gate the entire clinical sequence.

Four paired clinical blocks. The specialty core is four consecutive pairs: a 3-credit Primary Care Theory and Application course taken alongside a 2-credit, 200-hour practicum. The final term adds Transition to Practice for the APRN, making it the heaviest term at 7 credits. The two plans share an identical clinical sequence. The 3-year plan runs it from spring of Year 2 through spring of Year 3, including one summer practicum. The 4-year plan runs it across Years 3 and 4 with no summer practicum and an open summer between Practicum II and III.

  • NUR 506 Professional Role Development for an APRN: Theory, Advocacy, and Ethics (3 credits)
  • NUR 508 Application of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3 credits)
  • NUR 509 Digital Health and Informatics in Clinical Practice (2 credits)
  • NUR 531 Advanced Clinical Pathophysiology across the Lifespan (3 credits)
  • NUR 530 Advanced Clinical Pharmacology for Advanced Nurse Practitioners (3 credits)
  • NUR 532 Fundamentals of Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostics (2 credits, with lab)
  • NUR 535 Advanced Clinical Health Assessment across the Lifespan (3 credits, with lab)
  • NUR 615/625/635/715 Primary Care Theory and Application for FNPs I-IV (3 credits each)
  • NUR 616/626/636/716 Primary Care Advanced Nursing Practicum I-IV (2 credits, 200 hours each)
  • NUR 750 Transition to Practice for the APRN (2 credits)

More curriculum details are available here.

You Should Know
  • The course chain is prerequisite-locked and admits once a year. Iona states there is no guaranteed seat the next time a withdrawn course runs, so one setback can delay graduation.
  • Progression rules are strict: B- minimum in every nursing course, two attempts per course, and no more than two withdrawals across the program. Withdrawing without the Director of Nursing’s approval results in dismissal.
  • Iona advertises Ghana and Ireland practicum immersions for nursing students. Whether those hours count toward the FNP’s 800 direct clinical hours is not clearly stated.

MSN Clinical Requirements

  • Total: 800 direct clinical hours (NUR 616, 626, 636, 716 at 200 hours each; Iona counts 1 credit as 100 clinical hours).
  • Settings: primary care across the lifespan, with the option to complete some specialty hours.
  • Placement process: students state preferences (geography, site, or specific preceptor) in an Exxat survey. NYP-network requests go to NYP’s coordinator for academic partnerships; for other sites, the director of clinical experiences and the FNP program director identify a placement.
  • Assignment: course faculty review preceptor credentials and assign the preceptor. Requests go to sites at least three months in advance.
  • Start conditions: no hours begin until clinical compliance is complete, the preceptor and site are approved, and a signed affiliation agreement exists.
  • Lab hours: the assessment and diagnostics labs are counted separately from the 800 clinical hours.
  • Evaluation: preceptor feedback throughout each rotation and a summative evaluation at the end; a clinical advisor may attend. Course faculty make the final pass/fail call.

At 800 hours, Iona sits well above the 500-hour certification floor and above the 600 to 700 hours common among FNP programs. Iona’s handbook notes that national accreditation standards now call for at least 750 direct-care hours, so the program clears that bar by 50 hours. Each practicum works out to roughly 13 to 14 hours a week over a standard 15-week term, which is manageable alongside a full-time RN job. The 3-year plan’s summer practicum compresses the same 200 hours into a shorter session. The placement model is closer to school-arranged than student-found: students state preferences, but staff make the requests and faculty make the assignment.

You Should Know
  • The program page describes students working “in collaboration” with faculty to find preceptors. The handbook describes a request-and-assign process run by staff. Neither promises a guaranteed placement.
  • NYP placements are an opportunity, not a commitment. Iona says students “may” have placements at NYP and “may” be considered for NYP jobs after graduation.
  • Hours logged while a student is out of compliance do not count, and clinical attendance is expected at 100%.
  • Telehealth clinical policy is not clearly stated.

MSN Admissions

Iona admits once a year for fall, requires a New York RN license, and lets applicants finish the statistics prerequisite during the first semester.

  • BSN from an accredited program with a minimum 3.0 GPA, or an MSN with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree and a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Unencumbered New York RN license, or eligibility to obtain one by the program start
  • Graduate statistics course with a B or better within the past 5 years, or completed during the first semester (Iona’s online MBA 510, another accredited course, or Khan Academy’s Statistics and Probability modules plus an Iona exam passed at 80% or higher)
  • Online graduate application, all college transcripts, personal statement, résumé or CV, and two letters of recommendation
  • Criminal background check after acceptance, with no violations that would bar clinical practice
You Should Know
  • Nurses licensed in New Jersey, Connecticut, or elsewhere need a New York RN license before starting. A current New York license is also a standing clinical requirement.
  • Iona’s licensure disclosure confirms its programs meet New York requirements. For other states, Iona researches eligibility on request, so tell admissions early if you plan to practice outside New York.
  • Students who miss the statistics requirement cannot register for NUR 508 in the second semester, which delays progression.
  • Transfer credit is capped at 6 credits, taken within 5 years with a B or better.

Tuition

Iona charges $1,355 per credit for the FNP MSN in 2026-27 (published). A program fee is added each term: $500 per fall or spring term and $250 per summer session. Because the two plans have a different number of terms, the fee total differs even though tuition is identical. All totals below are derived from Iona’s graduate tuition page.

Component3-Year Plan4-Year Plan
Tuition (44 × $1,355)$59,620$59,620
Fall/spring program fees$3,000 (6 × $500)$4,000 (8 × $500)
Summer program fees$500 (2 × $250)$500 (2 × $250)
Estimated total$63,120$64,120
Effective cost per creditAbout $1,435About $1,457
  • Tuition: $1,355 per credit (2026-27)
  • FNP program fee: $500 per fall and spring term
  • FNP program fee: $250 per summer session
  • Same per-credit rate for all students; Iona is private, with no resident discount

Be aware that:

  • Iona’s “Other Charges” table lists a $400-per-term Clinical Supervision charge without naming the programs it applies to. If it applies to all four practicum terms, it would add $1,600.
  • The published rate covers 2026-27 only. A 3- or 4-year plan will be billed at later years’ rates, which Iona has not yet published.
  • Students pay separately for an annual Exxat clinical compliance package, nurse practitioner student malpractice insurance, required equipment (a Littmann Cardiology IV stethoscope or equivalent), and an exam-compatible laptop.
  • A leave of absence carries a $50-per-term Maintain Matriculation charge, and any added term adds another program fee.

Iona’s FNP runs about $63,000 to $64,000 before scholarships, and choosing the part-time plan costs only about $1,000 more. That makes pace a scheduling decision rather than a cost decision. Iona’s Graduate Tuition Estimator shows costs after scholarships, which is worth checking before comparing sticker prices.

Why Choose This FNP Program?

A good match for New York RNs who want a hospital-system pipeline, a high clinical volume, and a pace they can hold while working full-time.

For nurses aiming at NewYork-Presbyterian: The NYP connection is built into how preceptors are requested, not just the school’s name. Nurses who want NYP sites can say so in their preference survey and have the request sent through NYP’s academic partnerships office. Iona also notes that graduates may be considered for NYP positions, though nothing is promised.

For working RNs who need a slower schedule: The 4-year plan keeps most terms at 2 to 5 credits and adds only about $1,000 over the 3-year plan. At 200 hours per practicum term, the clinical load stays near 13 to 14 hours a week. The trade-off is the hybrid format: required on-campus classes in Bronxville make this a commuter program, not a remote one.

For nurses who should look elsewhere: Anyone who needs a spring or summer start, a fully online program, or published outcomes data. As a first-cohort program, Iona has no certification pass-rate history for its FNP graduates yet, and the rigid once-a-year sequence leaves little room to recover from a withdrawal without losing time.

Accreditation

The master’s degree program in nursing at Iona University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The FNP MS is offered within that master’s program, which also includes Iona’s nursing education and leadership degrees.

Iona University is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Regional accreditation matters for federal financial aid eligibility and for credit transfer into future doctoral study.

Iona’s baccalaureate and master’s nursing programs are also registered with the New York State Education Department, which is the agency that certifies nurse practitioners in New York.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the national FNP certification exam (AANP or ANCC).

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