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Family Nurse Practitioner (M.S.N.) (Accelerated Online)

The master of science in family nurse practitioner program (M.S.N. - F.N.P.) is a nationally recognized online master's degree program that prepares post-baccalaureate registered nurses to provide high-quality, integrative care for patients across the lifespan in a variety of settings. Hallmarks of our program include small class sizes and immersive virtual learning experiences for students to engage in simulations and mentored learning.

Program Overview

Students learn to provide primary care for all ages with an emphasis on health promotion, disease management, and integrative therapies. The non-thesis family nurse practitioner program is a combination of online coursework and clinical practicum hours. Students complete practicum hours one-on-one with a preceptor in the state of Texas. Students engage in the application of evidence-based practice in their focus area in their capstone course.

Course Work

Some coursework includes:

• Pediatric and Adolescent Primary Care
• Young and Middle Adult Primary Care
• Integrative Family Primary Care
• Clinical Prevention and Population Health

Program Details

• Degree: M.S.N.
• Concentration: Family Nurse Practitioner (Accelerated Online)
• Hours: 43 hours
• Location: Online

Program Mission

Preparing the next generation of nurses to improve healthcare. St. David's School of Nursing at Texas State University educates and prepares graduates using innovative teaching strategies and state-of-the-art technology. By the end of this program, graduates will:

• provide ethical, safe, and effective patient-centered care and contribute to present and emerging research and health management practices.
• demonstrate competence in clinical judgment, collaborate as members and leaders of interprofessional healthcare teams, and utilize scientifically-based interventions.
• act as caring professional nurses managing illness; promoting, maintaining, and restoring health; and providing end-of-life care for diverse individuals, families, populations, and global communities across the lifespan.

Career Options

Family nurse practitioner graduates are employed in a wide variety of clinical settings. Settings can include primary care, specialty clinics, and even their own private practice. Graduates are qualified to take one of the F.N.P. national certification examinations, which is a requirement for licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). Graduates are well-prepared to pursue doctoral study as a new graduate or later in their career.

Program Faculty

St. David's School of Nursing faculty are expert advanced nursing leaders and clinicians who bring diverse knowledge and skills into their teaching. Faculty are highly active in research, service, and clinical practice and frequently present at local, national, and international conferences. Recognition and publication of faculty scholarship are evident in publications in professional journals, engagement in interprofessional scholarship, and grantsmanship. Faculty scholarship extends to student engagement in translational science capstone projects that often result in faculty-student presentations and publications, providing graduates with scholarly recognition prior to graduation.

Admission Requirements

The items required for admission consideration are listed below.

• Application
  • completed online application
• Application Fee
  • $55 nonrefundable application fee, or
  • $90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
• Transcripts & GPA
  • Bachelor of science in nursing (B.S.N.) degree from a regionally accredited institution and from a nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or other nationally recognized nursing education accrediting body.
  • A copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted.
  • A 3.25 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale in courses from an accredited college or university, plus any completed graduate courses.
  • A minimum 3.25 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale in nursing courses from an accredited college or university, plus any completed graduate courses.
  • Grade of C or better in an upper-division statistics course.
  • One year of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) based on the licensure issue date prior to the application period.
• Test Scores
  • GRE not required
  • Approved English Proficiency Exam Scores
    • official TOEFL iBT scores required with a 78 overall
    • official PTE scores required with a 52 overall
    • official IELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 overall and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
    • official Duolingo Scores required with a 110 overall
    • official TOEFL Essentials scores required with an 8.5 overall
• Documents
  • Current, valid, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Texas with date issued from the Board of Nursing and Nursys.
  • Applicant should be prepared to respond to short answer responses on the application identifying the candidate's interest in the program, chosen advanced practice nurse role, and professional experience leading to desire to seek an advanced practice role.
• Other Requirements
  • Clear, current criminal background check and drug test.
  • Student liability insurance fee paid to Texas State University
  • Health Certificate and exam completed and signed by a healthcare provider
  • Currency and proof of all required immunizations
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
  • Documentation of health insurance for each semester in the MSN-FP program.
  • Laptop requirements for the program
  • Essential Competency Requirements and attestation
  • Completion of New Student Orientation as scheduled

Application Deadlines

• Term: Summer, Part of Term: First 8 Weeks, Deadline: April 27, Start Date: May 26
• Term: Fall, Part of Term: First 8 Weeks, Deadline: July 22, Start Date: August 19
• Term: Spring, Part of Term: First 8 Weeks, Deadline: December 17, Start Date: January 19