DR. F.M. CANSECO SCHOOL OF NURSING
GRADUATE DEGREES
GRADUATE DEGREES
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
DR. F. M. CANSECO SCHOOL OF NURSING
The purpose of the Master of Science in Nursing degree program is to produce culturally competent nursing leaders who are prepared with role specialization as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). The curriculum is designed to prepare nurses for an increasingly active role in evidence based practice to improve patient/client care outcomes by translating research into practice. Graduates of the program will be eligible to take national certification examinations in their specialty.
CURRICULUM
The curriculum includes coursework required by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners (BNE) to be qualified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN). The Texas Board of Nurse Examiners (BNE) defines APNs as:
"registered nurses who hold authorization from the board to practice as advanced practice nurses based on completing an advanced educational program accept- able to the Board. The term includes a nurse practitioner, nurse-midwife, nurse anesthetist, and a clinical nurse specialist. The advanced practice nurse is pre- pared to practice in an expanded role to provide health care to individuals, families, and/or groups in a variety of settings including but not limited to homes, hospi- tals, institutions, offices, industry, schools, community agencies, public and pri- vate clinics, and private practice. The advanced practice nurse acts indepen- dently and/or in collaboration with other health care professionals in the delivery of health care services." (http://www.bne.state.tx.us/default.htm)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
See Academic Regulations-Graduate Degrees for Specific TAMIU regulations.
Admission: To be admitted to the School of Nursing, applicants must submit an application for Graduate Studies to the School of Nursing. A complete application includes:
- A valid RN license without restrictions in the State of Texas.
- A minimum of one year of work experience as a Registered Nurse.
- A baccalaureate nursing degree from a nationally discipline accredited college or university.
- Successful completion of an undergraduate statistics course.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) for all college work and a 3.0 in all upper division courses.
- A personal interview with a faculty member.
- Three academic and professional references indicating achievement and mo- tivation for graduate study. At least one reference should be from a faculty member who taught in the applicant's baccalaureate degree.
- Special conditions:
- Degree-seeking students who are Registered Nurses with baccalaureate degrees in disciplines other than nursing and who meet all other requirements for admission into the MSN degree program are required to enroll in 27 hours of undergraduate nursing coursework, designated as follows: NURS 3314, NURS 3315, NURS 4375, NURS 4440, NURS 4470, NURS 4463 and NURS 4622.
- Graduates of baccalaureate level foreign nursing schools may be eligible to enroll in collaborative MSN degree programs between TAMIU and collaborating schools of nursing in Mexico and Latin America.
Provisional Admission Requirements: If the requirements for full admission are not met, provisional admission may be available. The Admissions Committee of the School of Nursing will review any application for provisional admission.
Special Student Enrollment: Based on certain circumstances, it may be appropriate for an individual to enroll for coursework in Master of Science in Nursing courses as a special non-degree seeking student. Enrollment would be limited to selected courses and would not grant the student admission to the degree program.
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