Program Details
The MSN for Family Nurse Practitioner program is for those seeking to serve as a primary care provider. Core classes include the scientific foundations of nursing practice, population health, health informatics, and leadership courses. This program is mostly online, though certain skill labs are hosted at the main campus.
Graduates are prepared for the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Exams and American Nurses Credentialing Center's Family Nurse Practitioner.
% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Essay/Writing Sample, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Must have a valid RN license, in addition to one year of RN experience
- Requires completion of an accredited BSN degree
- Requires BLS certification
- On-campus requirements include a one day orientation, along with 7-8 days throughout the program for OSCEs (objective structured clinical examination).
Restricted States
Arizona, California, Louisiana, New York, Oregon, Washington