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

• Health Care
• Education
• Research
• UTMB Support Areas
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Admissions

How to Apply

To apply, follow the application process outlined by the university.

Program Requirements

Each program has specific requirements, including:

• Licensure Requirements: An active, valid, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state(s) where clinical learning experiences are participated in.
• 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 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 for all upper-division courses.
• Required Application Documents: A resume, all official transcripts, a personal statement, and three professional letters of reference.
• Work Experience Requirements: A minimum of two years of recent experience as a registered nurse (RN) in a Level III nursery.

Academics

Program List

The university offers various programs, including:

• 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

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program

Program Overview

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) track prepares students to provide advanced nursing care to critically ill and recovering neonates and their families. Graduates are eligible to sit for national certification offered by the National Certification Corporation (NCC).

Curriculum

The program consists of 7 semesters, with 12 courses, including:

• Semester 1: Nursing Theory and Research, Public Health Principles in Advanced Practice Nursing
• Semester 2: Public Policy & Nursing, Advanced Pathophysiology
• Semester 3: Advanced Health Assessment - Neonatal, Advanced Pharmacology
• Semester 4: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Concepts & Practicum I
• Semester 5: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Concepts & Practicum II, Informatics and Quality Improvement
• Semester 6: NNP Concepts & Prac III, Nurse Practitioner: Professional Role and Business Principles
• Semester 7: NNP Concepts & Practicum

NNP Program Highlights

• Simulation Laboratories: State-of-the-art simulation laboratories provide realistic scenarios for understanding neonatal care.
• Real World Applications: Students develop skills in cost-effective problem-solving, process improvement, risk assessment, and reducing healthcare costs.
• Faculty Expertise: Experienced and innovative faculty are committed to student success.
• Online Flexibility: Students attend campus for orientation and each semester for 2-3 days, with online learning supported by a technical team.
• Classroom Feel: Interactive peer groups enhance the learning experience through shared ideas and collaboration.
• Clinical Practicum: Clinical experiences utilize acquired skills to improve healthcare quality in the student's geographic location.

Frequent 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?