Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN)
CCNE Accredited
Family nurse practitioners deliver holistic care, addressing physical, emotional and social health needs for individuals and families.
- Offered 100% Online.
- 3 years (part-time)
- 42 credit hours
- No thesis required
- No foreign language credits required
Be empowered to transform your nursing future by integrating advanced clinical skills with the latest healthcare technology trends. Emphasizing telehealth and evidence-based practices, our program is designed to prepare you to provide holistic care across many populations, enhance your impact in primary care settings and expand your career opportunities in a dynamic healthcare landscape.
$500/Semester Quick Start Grant
You may be eligible for this renewable $250 or $500 grant if you are a new student starting your master’s degree program in Summer 2026, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
What Are My Job Opportunities?
With a projected 45% job growth for nurse practitioners from 2019 to 2029, driven by increased demand for preventive care and services for an aging population, you can become a vital healthcare provider. Our program aims to open doors to leadership positions and further studies, such as a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or a Ph.D. in higher education or research.
Careers and Salaries
Current Median Salaries from US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023
Accreditation
The East Texas A&M University School of Nursing has full approval by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Texas Board of Nursing
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460
Austin, TX 78701-3944
512.305.7400
[email protected]
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master’s degree program in nursing at East Texas A&M University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
202.887.6791
Program Details
Our Nurse Practitioner students receive individualized guidance to master the skills and knowledge required for Family Nurse Practitioner certification.
What Might I Learn?
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of key areas.
Advanced Clinical Skills
Master the assessment, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health conditions across all age groups, equipping you to deliver high-quality care.
Holistic Patient Care
Develop the ability to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care that addresses physical, emotional and social health needs, ensuring a well-rounded approach to healthcare.
Preventive Care Strategies
Learn to implement effective preventive care practices and health promotion initiatives to improve community health outcomes.
Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Gain expertise in evaluating and applying research findings to inform clinical decisions, fostering a commitment to continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
Personalized Support
Receive individualized support designed to help you succeed as a future Family Nurse Practitioner.
Taking Classes
Stay on track with a streamlined program format—just one summer term with a total of 7 semesters, making it a clear path to completion for our current healthcare workers and working professionals.
Designed for your life
Whether you are a full- or part-time student, you can complete the program at your own pace. Please check the schedule of classes for course locations and times, as they may change.
Online and Face-to-Face
We offer our MSN Nurse Practitioner program courses in a hybrid face-to-face and online format, while intensive and clinical days are scheduled on site in various healthcare settings.
Curriculum
Our curriculum aims to prepare you for advanced practice and leadership roles in various healthcare settings. With a focus on the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) role to meet the growing demand for primary care providers, our program emphasizes advanced health assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology and health promotion. Learn from experienced faculty who guide you every step of the way through your MSN journey.
We combine online coursework with intensive on-campus sessions and traditional, hands-on clinical experiences in different healthcare environments, ensuring you can develop competence in your advanced practice skills.
Adding Value with Certificates
Our graduate certificates are designed to enhance your credentials, showcasing specialized expertise and commitment to professional growth. Completing a certificate can open doors to leadership roles and expand your career opportunities in healthcare.
Post Graduate Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner
Take your master’s in nursing to the next level. Our program will help you prepare to fulfill the family nurse practitioner academic requirements, so you can advance your career and broaden the scope of your professional impact.
Talent Development Graduate Certificate
This certificate prepares you to train employees to be leaders in the workplace. With this certificate you will be able to find careers in and related to human resource development.
Finding My Community
We believe that education thrives in an environment where collaboration, support and mutual respect flourish. Our community of students and professors embodies these values, creating an enriching and dynamic atmosphere for learning and growth. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to the table. Our professors are not only experts in their respective fields but also dedicated mentors who are committed to guiding and nurturing the next generation of scholars.
Shelly Hanko, Ph.D, APRN, FNP-BC
Faculty
Donna Callicoat, DNP, APRN, FNP
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Financing My Future
Financial Aid
Financial aid includes a variety of programs, like scholarships, federal and state grants, and federal and state work-study programs. Find out how you may be eligible for scholarships, grants, loans and/or a graduate assistantship. Financial Aid and Scholarships
On-Campus Employment Opportunities
Enhance your expertise through on-campus employment opportunities.
Graduate Assistant/Research/Teaching
Graduate assistant teaching (GAT), graduate assistant research (GAR), and graduate assistant non-teaching (GANT) assistantships at East Texas A&M offer financial support and professional development for graduate students. Assistantships are available in academic and non-academic departments.
Cost Before Financial Aid
East Texas A&M is one of the most affordable colleges around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our tuition rates are some of the most competitive in Texas.
$3,669
for Texas residents
/
$7,341
For non-residents
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents. But don’t worry: there are
Additional Fees May Apply
- Online Courses ($50 per hour)
- Remote Locations ($20 per hour)
- Lab Fees ($5 – $30 per course)
How Do I Get Started?
If you have not already done so, complete the Request Information form. You will be connected with your enrollment specialist, who can answer your questions. When you’re ready, go ahead and follow the steps below to apply.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must first meet the following criteria.
- Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution and a nationally accredited nursing program with a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 and minimum 3.0 GPA for the last 60 hours.
- Applicants must also hold an unencumbered, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas or a compact state.
- This program is not currently open to International Students.
Admission Process
Note: This program is not currently open to International Students.
Deadlines
The application deadline for fall admission is August 1.
- Create an ApplyTexas account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- Within two business days of your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Domestic Transcripts
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your Graduate Student Services Coordinator. We accept transcripts officially via email (directly from the institution), through Parchment, and any other official transcript providing agency. If your university does not offer an electronic transcript service, you may request them to be sent via regular mail to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
If your degree is from East Texas A&M University, you do not have to order a transcript. We will access your transcript.
If we already have your transcript, we will reuse it for a new application as long as it is still on file.
International transcripts
WES ICAP evaluations will be required for certain countries; those are listed below:
- Transcripts/Degrees from universities in Nigeria
- Transcripts/Degrees from universities in China that do not come from CSSD (formerly CHESICC)
- Any country where the official transcript is not in English
For all other countries, an evaluation is not initially required. Original official transcripts are required for admission consideration.
Please know that upon receipt of your official transcript, the Graduate School reserves the right to require an external evaluation at that time.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
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 your graduate coordinator for more information.
Submit a letter detailing your reasons for pursuing the master’s degree in nursing, including your professional goals.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Request three individuals to complete the recommendation form attesting to the applicant’s readiness and academic performance.
Please email completed forms to your graduate coordinator.
Review the Application Packet for more information.
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.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
View Degree Plan
DegreeWorks is where you track your progress through your program and make sure you are meeting all your requirements for graduation.
- Sing in to myLEO
- Navigate to “Student Resources”
- Select “Grad School DegreeWorks”
Register for Classes
- To register for classes, go to myLEO > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
I Still Have Questions
We are here to help! Send us an email. We can answer your questions and assist you in the application process.
Contact the Department
- Department of Nursing
- 903.886.5315
- 903.886.5729
- [email protected]
- Nursing Health Science Building, 310
- 2210 Highway 24
- Commerce, TX 75429
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011