Program Overview

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UTMB School of Nursing

The University of Texas Medical Branch offers various programs through its School of Nursing, including Health Care, Education, Research, and more.

Programs

• Bachelor's Programs
  • General Information
  • BSN Traditional
  • BSN Honors Program
    • General Information
    • Research Track
    • Health Advocacy Track
    • Policy & Leadership Track
  • RN-BSN
• Master's Programs
  • General Information
  • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Clinical Nurse Leader
  • Executive Nurse Leader
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
  • Nurse Educator
• Post BSN/MSN Certificates
  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Nurse Educator
  • Rural Telehealth
  • Correctional Nursing Care
• Doctoral Programs
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice
    • General Information
    • BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (Nurse Practitioner)
    • BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (Nurse Anesthesia)
    • MSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • Doctor of Philosophy
    • General Information
    • BSN to PhD
    • MSN to PhD

Family Nurse Practitioner Program

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track offers students the opportunity to advance their careers in primary care, caring for patients from pediatrics through geriatrics. Graduates of the program will be prepared to sit for national certification by the American Nurse's Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification Board.

Licensure Requirements

• An active, valid & unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state(s) which the student participates in clinical learning experiences.

Degree Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited college or university.

GPA Requirements

• A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 & a minimum GPA of 3.0 for all upper division courses.

Required Application Documents

• A resume
• All official transcripts
• A personal statement
• Three professional letters of references, one of which must be from the current clinical manager or other authority speaking on the applicant's commitment to discovery of new knowledge, current knowledge in a clinical area, and dedication to the profession.

Work Experience Requirements

• A minimum of one (1) year of recent experience as a registered nurse (RN).

Curriculum

The program consists of 7 semesters and 14 courses.

Semester 1

• GNRS 5373: Nursing Theory and Research (3 hours)
• GNRS 5355: Advanced Pathophysiology (3 hours)

Semester 2

• GNRS 5307: Advanced Health Assessment (3 hours)
• GNRS 5217: NP Diagnostic Reasoning and Procedures (2 hours)

Semester 3

• GNRS 5301: Advanced Pharmacology (3 hours)
• GNRS 5346: Public Policy & Nursing (3 hours)

Semester 4

• GNRS 5680: Common Problems of Adults (6 hours)
• GNRS 5266: Families and Health Promotion (2 hours)

Semester 5

• GNRS 5670: FNP Primary Care of Children (6 hours)
• GNRS 5349: Informatics and Quality Improvement (3 hours)

Semester 6

• GNRS 5668: Primary Care of the Chronically Ill Adult (6 hours)
• GNRS 5350: Nurse Practitioner: Professional Role and Business Principles (3 hours)

Semester 7

• GNRS 53371: Public Health Principles in Advanced Practice Nursing (3 hours)
• GNRS 5302: FNP Clinical Role Practicum (3 hours)

FNP Program Highlights

• Leadership Immersion
• Simulation Experiences
• Patient Care Outcomes
• Real World Applications
• Faculty Expertise
• Online Flexibility
• Classroom Feel
• Clinical Practicum

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does early notification review mean?
• What information will the School of Nursing consider when reviewing files for admission?
• How do I request credit for nursing courses taken at another school?
• If I already have an MSN degree, must I retake all classes for a second MSN, or may I only take the classes missing and clinicals?
• I live outside of Texas. May I attend UTMB for the MSN or DNP program?
• I live outside of the United States of America. May I attend UTMB for the MSN or DNP program?
• Can I transfer to the UTMB Health School of Nursing if I have a degree from another country?
• Does UTMB School of Nursing offer accredited Programs?
• Where do students complete their clinical component and how are clinicals scheduled?
• I have been working in the U.S. for more than ten years. Can I get a waiver for the TOEFL requirement?
• Does UTMB offer a RN-MSN program?
• Does UTMB offer a MSN-DNP program?
• Are UTMB's graduate programs part-time or full-time?
• How many campus visits are required for UTMB online programs?
• Does UTMB offer a program for Nurse Anesthesia?
• How many admission start dates are available per year?