Guide patients and their families to make smarter health and lifestyle choices with a master’s degree from A&M-Commerce.
Advance your nursing career to the next level. Nurse practitioners—under supervision of a licensed physician—often serve as primary caregivers, providing comprehensive, continual health care for individuals and families. Our Master of Science in Nursing degree program provides the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of a particular specialty area, or build a foundation for doctoral-level coursework. Take the step toward elevating your career today at A&M-Commerce.
Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner :: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
A degree in nursing will offer you the opportunity to:
Develop advanced critical thinking skills through a focus on creative and intellectual processes
Deepen your knowledge and experience that promote quality of life from birth to death
Learn to respond to the changing needs of society while practicing within the established ethical, legal, and competency standards of practice frameworks.
Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner :: Careers
Careers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, “overall employment of nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives and nurse practitioners is projected to grow 45 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations, primarily because of an increased emphasis on preventive care and demand for healthcare services from an aging population.” The majority of our graduates work in a variety of health settings and provide nursing care for individuals, families and communities. Others pursue further graduate studies.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
Healthcare diagnosing or treatment practitioners (National Median)
$82,380
Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives and nurse practitioners (DFW Metro Area)
$100,455
US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2020
Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner :: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
What You Will Learn
Learn more about advanced techniques and theories to care – and in some cases – cure individuals. You’ll also refine your research skills specific to the nursing profession through evidence-based practice, research utilization and knowledge transformation processes so you can continue to improve after graduating.
Courses
to Prepare You for Your Career
Foundation courses including advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology and health assessment.
Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner :: FEATURED COURSES
Featured Courses
Primary Care ProceduresNURS 5307
Learn the skills needed to manage frequently encountered problems including a clinical component. Prerequisites: Instructor Permission.
Theoretical Foundations in NursingNURS 5301
Investigate the philosophical and theoretical bases, underlying concepts and operations inherent to nursing and practice. Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor.
Nurse Practitioner RoleNURS 5312
Explore the role of the nurse practitioner in advanced practice. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
Informatics in Health CareNURS 5207
Apply computer technology to healthcare management of individuals and groups, with recognition of the social, ethical, and legal issues involved.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing :: Student Organizations
Student Organizations
Student Nurses Association
A&M-Commerce proudly hosts the Student Nurses Association. This organization is designed to foster integrity, professionalism and growth of its members. The group encourages interactions between peers and professionals in the nursing world. Joining a student organization opens doors for networking, scholarship and grant opportunities, and more.
Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner :: Program Admission Requirements
Deadlines
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s of Nursing degree from a regionally accredited institution and a nationally accredited nursing program with an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher to be considered for the MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner program.
Applicants must also hold an unencumbered, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas or a compact state.
Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
Select “Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN” as your “Major.”
Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Step 2. Submit Documents
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to [email protected].
We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
To be considered for admission you must have the following:
an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least 2.75 overall GPA or 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours,
a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a nationally-accredited nursing program and
a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse
Postal Alternative
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School PO Box 3011 Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Three Reference Forms
Request three individuals to complete the recommendation form attesting to the applicant’s readiness and academic performance.
If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School PO Box 3011 Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
Personal Statement
Submit a letterdetailing your reasons for pursuing the master’s degree in nursing, including your professional goals.
Resume or CV
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Test Scores (if required)
You do not need to submit GRE scores if you have a minimum 3.00 GPA on the last 60 hours of nursing courses.
If you do not meet the GPA exemption criteria, request that your GRE® scores be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce (6188) when you register for the test. If you have already taken the GRE®, you can order additional score reports.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner :: Program Admission Requirements, International
Deadlines
Fall admission consideration: June 1
Spring admission consideration: October 15
Summer admission consideration: March 15
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution and a nationally accredited nursing program with an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Applicants must also hold an unencumbered, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas.
Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
Select “Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN” as your “Major.”
Pay the $75 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Step 2. Submit Documents
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to: Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School 2600 S. Neal St. Commerce, Texas 75428
To be considered for admission you must have the following:
an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least 2.75 overall GPA or 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours,
a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a nationally-accredited nursing program and
a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse
Three Reference Forms
Request three individuals to complete the recommendation form attesting to the applicant’s readiness and academic performance.
If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School 2600 S. Neal St. Commerce Texas 75428
Personal Statement
Submit a letter detailing your reasons for pursuing the master’s degree in nursing, including your professional goals.
Resume or CV
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Test Scores (if required)
You do not need to submit GRE scores if you have a minimum 3.00 GPA on the last 60 hours of nursing courses.
If you do not meet the GPA exemption criteria, request that your GRE® scores be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce (6188) when you register for the test. If you have already taken the GRE®, you can order additional score reports.
English Proficiency
You do not need to submit test scores if you have completed (all years) of a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited university in the United States.
Request that your scores from one of the following be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce:
TOEFL (Minimum Scores: IBT 79, or CBT 213, or PBT 550)
IELTS (Minimum Score: 6.00 band overall)
PTE (Minimum Score: 53 overall or higher)
Duo Lingo (Minimum Score: 105)
*Scores must be less than two years old.
Official Sponsor Documents
Submit these documents to the Office of International Programs once you have been admitted
Official sponsor statement
Bank statement from the sponsor with a balance of at least $26,025 USD which is less than 1 year old
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
Master of Science for Nursing Family Practitioner :: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications are necessary to apply?
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a nationally accredited program
Basic undergraduate statistics course
Unencumbered, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas
Official GRE scores or undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours of coursework
What materials do I need to submit?
Three letters of references from academic and/or professional sources using the Nursing Department MSN reference form.
Submit a resume (curriculum vitae) and personal statement (letter) detailing reasons for pursuing the graduate degree and professional goals
What is the application deadline?
Application must be initiated by May 15 for fall admission with all application materials submitted by June 1.
Application must be initiated by November 1 for spring admission with all application materials submitted by November 30.
Is there a requirement?
If GPA in the last 60 hours of coursework is not a 3.0 or higher, you must take GRE to be considered for acceptance into the program.
Are classes offered online?
It is a hybrid format where some classes are on campus (web enhanced) and others are online.
How long will it take to complete the program?
21 months with full-time study
Are there part-time options?
We recognize that adult learners may have work and family responsibilities that make it infeasible to pursue full time study. We have a part-time track with completion of the program in 36 months.
How many semester credit hours does it take for completion of the program?
46 credit hours are required to complete the program.
Explain the clinical hours requirement
Clinical credit is given at a 1:3 ratio. One semester credit hour of clinical is the equivalent of 3 hours spent in the clinical setting each week per spring or fall semester.
Is there a thesis?
There is no thesis.
There is a scholarly practice intervention project at the end of the curriculum.
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