Programs

Prairie View A&M University-Houston, Texas

Programs – Graduate

MS – Family Nurse Practitioner Program

The Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing offers a Master of Science in Nursing degree with a family nurse practitioner emphasis. The role of the advanced nurse practitioner is delivering primary health care to clients residing in urban and/or rural communities, with emphasis on giving attention to vulnerable populations who are underserved in the community. Graduates of the program are eligible for advanced practice recognition by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas and to apply for certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

The program is designed to be completed in five (5) semesters of full time study. A part-time study option is available. The total number of credits required is 53, which includes 78 hours of clinical practice. The curriculum consists of 12 semester hours of core content, 15 semester hours of advanced practice core content and 17 semester hours of family nurse practitioner specialty content. In addition, 3 semester hours of an elective and 6 semester hours of a non-thesis or thesis option are also required. Clinical experiences occur in urban and rural settings.

MS — Family Nurse Practitioner Program

The nurse practitioner program is built upon the concept of providing primary health care services across the client’s life span. The curriculum is designed to teach advanced nurse practitioner students to foster independent and/or collaborative practice for families, individuals, and groups within the context of the community. Students follow clients across their lifespan utilizing clinical research findings, health system management skills, and professionalism within a caring environment. Consumer advocacy and client decision-making regarding health priorities are also key concepts within the curriculum.

Admission Requirements

General policies relating to admission to the graduate school, advanced placement, progression, grievance and graduation can be found in the Prairie View A&M University Graduate School catalog. Also, students must meet the following requirements for admission to graduate study in the Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing:

1. Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing     Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

2. Basic statistics course completed.

3. Basic course in health assessment completed.

4. Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Texas or application for licensure in progress.

5. Minimum Grade Point Average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in upper division nursing courses.

6. Official report of scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

7. Two years experience as a Professional Registered Nurse.

MS – Degree Program Requirements

(Part-Time & Full-Time curriculum sequence are available)

Family Nurse Practioner Core Courses                                      14 Credits

Advanced Practice Courses                                                       15 Credits

Nurse Practitioner Specialty Core Courses                                  17 Credits

*Elective –Select From                                                                   3 Credits

Thesis or Non-thesis Option                                                      6 Credits

 *Selected 5000 level or above courses from other programs may be accepted as electives with petition to and approval from the Program Director.