Advance your nursing career to the next level. In collaboration with a licensed physician, nurse practitioners often serve as primary caregivers, providing comprehensive health care for individuals and families. Our Master of Science in Nursing degree program provides the opportunity to deepen your knowledge within a particular specialty area or build a foundation for doctoral-level coursework. You have flexibility with online courses and intensive and clinical days. Take the step toward elevating your career today at A&M-Commerce.
Where It Is Offered
Commerce
Duration2 years (full-time)-3 years (part-time)
Foreign LanguageNo foreign language credits required
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 to 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 various health settings and provide nursing care for individuals, families and communities. Others pursue further graduate studies with the goal of a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree or a Ph.D. to teach in higher education or conduct research.
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
Left to right: Dr. Monica Tenhunen, Hannah Dixon, Dr. Denise Neill and Camila Brown of the Texas A&M University-Commerce Nursing Department. Photo courtesy of Herald-Banner.
What You Will Learn
Learn more about advanced techniques and theories to care for, 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: Instructor Permission.
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.
Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner :: Program Admission Requirements
Deadlines
The application deadline for fall admission is August 1. The deadline for spring admission is January 1.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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