MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Track
Program Overview
Introduction to the Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing
The Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing offers a range of academic programs designed to increase career and educational opportunities for registered nurses. The college's primary objective is to provide high-quality education that prepares graduates to assume leadership and management roles in the nursing profession.
Academics
The college offers various undergraduate and graduate programs, including:
- Undergraduate Programs
- Pre-Nursing
- RN to BSN
- Second Degree BSN
- Traditional BSN
- Texas Core Curriculum at UH
- Nursing Field of Study
- Graduate Programs
- Administration Track
- Education Track
- Family Nurse Practitioner Track
- Post Master's Certificates
- MSN Program Requirements
- MSN Degree Plans
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Curriculum
- FAQs
- Program Requirements
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner Track
The MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Track is designed to prepare nurses to practice as family nurse practitioners, educators in nursing programs, or assume leadership roles in advanced nursing practice. The program's primary educational objective is to increase the career and educational opportunities available to registered nurses.
Program Goals
The program aims to achieve the following goals:
- Assume advanced leadership roles in a variety of health care settings.
- Exemplify ethical, legal, and professional standards for advanced nursing practice.
- Integrate advanced knowledge of nursing and related disciplines in the roles of educator, administrator, or clinician.
- Participate in research and other scholarly activities to expand nursing knowledge.
- Work effectively in interdisciplinary relationships or partnerships to promote, maintain, and restore the health of clients; improve health care delivery systems; shape health policy; or influence professional education.
Admissions
The college's admissions process includes:
- Incoming Freshmen/High School Students
- How to Apply
- Traditional BSN
- Second Degree BSN
- RN-BSN
- MSN
- DNP
- Admission Requirements
- Traditional BSN
- Second Degree BSN
- RN-BSN
- MSN
- DNP
- Application Deadlines
- Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Gessner College of Nursing Scholarships
- International Students
- Transfer Students
Student Resources
The college provides various resources to support student success, including:
- Academic Advising
- Pre-Nursing
- Traditional BSN
- Second Degree BSN
- Policies
- Preceptors
- Undergraduate Student Handbook
- Graduate Student Handbook
- Simulation Center
- Technology Requirements
News & Events
The college hosts various events, including:
- College News
- Commencement and Pinning Ceremony
- Information Sessions
- Orientation
Health Clinic
The college operates a health clinic that provides healthcare services to students and the community.
Giving
The college offers various giving opportunities, including:
- A Decade of Dedication
- Dean's Excellence Fund
- Friends of Nursing Fund
- Scholarships & Endowments
- Planned Gifts
Alumni
The college has a strong alumni network and offers various resources to support alumni engagement and success.