Program Overview

Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN

The MSN Family Nurse Practitioner degree prepares RNs to be Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN). After completing the degree, nurses are eligible to sit for the National Certification Exam as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's Online Master's in Nursing Programs have earned national recognition in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2026 rankings, placing No. 22 among the Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs in the nation. The ranking also places the programs No. 2 in Texas, making the university one of only three institutions in the state to be ranked in this category.

Program Details

• The degree sequence is designed to be part-time to allow students to work full-time.
• The FNP Degree is offered completely online and only admits new students in the Fall semester.
• To see the full degree plan, view the course catalog.

Application Deadlines

• The MSN Family Nurse Practitioner program uses a rolling admission process during the admissions cycle.
• However, students are encouraged to apply early to allow for enough time to also apply for and qualify for federal student aid and scholarships.
• The college reserves the right to defer admission in the case of low enrollment.
• Students will be notified and given options if a selected program is not offered.

Application Requirements

Complete Application For Admission

• Apply for Admission via the application portal
• An applicant may defer admission to an earlier/later semester; applications are valid for one year, and one deferral is allowed per application
• Once the application is submitted, a Student ID (A#) will be received from the university, which is needed throughout the application process

Application Fee

• $50 for US citizens, $70 for International Students
• Pay during the application process or pay the fee on campus to the Business Office

Additional Requirements

• Submit a Resume: present information starting with the most recent activities and ending with earlier experiences
• Submit a copy of a valid unencumbered Texas Nursing License or Compact RN License
• Submit transcripts: official transcripts documenting all undergraduate and graduate coursework taken at any accredited college or university attended

Special Program Requirements

• Upon admission to the College, complete a criminal background check
• Complete a five-panel non-chain of custody urine drug screen
• Purchase professional liability coverage through the University
• Meet Texas Department of State Health Services immunization requirements for students involved with direct patient contact, including:
  • Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine
  • Tetanus-diphtheria toxoid (Td)
  • Polio vaccine (not required but recommended)
  • Hepatitis B vaccine
  • Varicella vaccine
• Provide results of tuberculosis screening annually
• Hold a Current American Heart Association CPR Type C certification

Additional International Applicant Requirements

• Copy of current Visa (if applicable)
• English Language Proficiency:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum paper-based score of 550 or internet-based score of 79-80
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.5
  • TOEFL/IELTS will be waived if a valid Texas Nursing License is submitted

Gainful Employment Disclosure

Gainful Employment Disclosure information is available upon request.

Additional Information

All materials, including applications, transcripts, and reference forms, must be received by Graduate Admissions by the application deadline. Please allow time for transcript processing, which can take up to two weeks. Applicants whose documents are not received by Graduate Admissions by the posted date will not be considered for admission.