Hofstra Northwell School of
Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies

The Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies aims to be the global leader in interprofessional education preparing the next generation of practice nurses and physician assistants. The Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies incorporates the diverse academic programs and infrastructure of Hofstra University, as well as the significant clinical activities and educational resources of Northwell Health.

The Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies offers a Master of Science program with a major in Nursing with three tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner (51 s.h.), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (51 s.h.), and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (48 s.h.) as well as three advanced certificate programs Family Nurse Practitioner Advanced Certificate (25.5 s.h.), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Advanced Certificate (26.5 s.h.), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Advanced Certificate ( 25 s.h.) and Registered Nurse First Assistant Advanced Certificate (6 s.h.). In addition, the school is now offering a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist program (97.5 s.h.)

The School also offers a Master of Science in Cardiovascular Sciences and Perfusion Medicine (62 s.h.), Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (79 s.h.) and a dual Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in PA studies for first year students.