Overview: Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi: College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Department: College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Programs Offered: FNP
Degree Types: MSN (BSN or Non-Nursing Bachelors accepted), Post-MSN Certificate New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted), RN to MSN (ADN required)
Accreditation: CCNE
Instruction Methods: Program uses asynchronous instruction using the Blackboard online learning management system.
Phone Number: (361) 825-2648
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi Online FNP Programs
Online MSN Family Nurse Practitioner program (Traditional and RN-Bridge entry options)
Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Family Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: MSN (BSN or Non-Nursing Bachelors accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with one on-campus visit (Advanced Health Assessment seminar weekend) and clinical hours requirementsWebsite: gradcollege.tamucc.edu
Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 630 clinical hours required (675 clinical hours for RN-Bridge Entry option)Number of Credits Required: 49 credits needed to graduate (67 credits for RN-Bridge Entry option)Number of Campus Visits Required: 1 (throughout entire program)
Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 32 months (44 months for RN-Bridge Entry option)Program Start Date: Fall admission onlyNumber of Terms: 8 terms (10 terms for RN-Bridge Entry option)
Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN required for traditional program; Bachelors in a non-nursing field is required for RN-Bridge entry option; current Texas RN license requiredGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0 (last 60 hours of college coursework)Standardized Testing: Not requiredTuition: ~$11,103.68 + fees (traditional); ~$14,625.22 + fees (RN-bridge entry) (in-state)Cost Per Credit Hour: $1,363.18 per 6 credit hours (graduate courses); $1,233.70 per 6 credit hours (undergraduate courses)
Eligibility Restrictions: Majority of students are from Texas as students must have an unencumbered Texas RN nursing license with no stipulations
Online Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters Certificate program
Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Family Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: Post-MSN Certificate New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with one on-campus visit (Advanced Health Assessment seminar weekend) and clinical hours requirementsWebsite: gradcollege.tamucc.edu
Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 630 clinical hours requiredNumber of Credits Required: 37 credits needed to gaduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 1 (throughout entire program)
Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 2 yearsProgram Start Date: Fall, Spring and Summer admissionNumber of Terms: 6 terms
Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: MSN required; current Texas RN license requiredGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0 (last 60 hours of college coursework)Standardized Testing: Not requiredTuition: ~$8,377.32 + fees (in-state)Cost Per Credit Hour: $1,363.18 per 6 credit hours (graduate)
Eligibility Restrictions: Majority of students are from Texas as students must have an unencumbered Texas RN nursing license with no stipulations
Online Family Nurse Practitioner RN-MSN entry option
Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Family Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: RN to MSN (ADN required)Program Structure: Online instruction with one on-campus visit (Advanced Health Assessment seminar weekend) and clinical hours requirementsWebsite: gradcollege.tamucc.edu
Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 675 clinical hoursNumber of Credits Required: 70 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 1 (throughout entire program)
Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in ~4 years (44 months)Program Start Date: Fall admission onlyNumber of Terms: 10 semesters
Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: ADN required; current Texas RN license required; several prerequisite courses must be completed before applying (visit the school website for more information)GPA: Minimum GPA 3.0 (last 60 hours of college coursework)Standardized Testing: Not requiredTuition: ~$15,152.29 + fees (in-state)Cost Per Credit Hour: $1,363.18 per 6 credit hours (graduate courses); $1,233.70 per 6 credit hours (undergraduate courses)
Eligibility Restrictions: Majority of students are from Texas as students must have an unencumbered Texas RN nursing license with no stipulations