Overview
The Family Nurse Practitioner at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio focus prepares the graduate for the expanded role in assessment and treatment of individuals across the lifespan. It emphasizes a multidisciplinary, culturally sensitive, community based approach that focuses on patient care outcomes.
Learning outcomes
The FNP advanced generalist curriculum provides the opportunity for a student to acquire current advanced knowledge and skills that are refined through extensive course work involving both class instruction and clinical practicum.Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to offer comprehensive, age-appropriate, age-specific quality primary health care that addresses the multiple needs of individuals across the lifespan.
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Courses include
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics
- Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning: Clinical Application
- Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
- Advanced Mental Health Concepts
- Informatics and Health Care Technologies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Nursing View 684 other Masters in Nursing in United StatesAcademic requirements
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English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 68
Other requirements
General requirements
- The MSN program requires a BSN degree from a CCNE, ACEN, or NLNAC accredited program. Additionally, applicants must currently hold licensure as an RN in Texas, or hold a compact license with multi-state privileges that includes Texas.
- All MSN applicants will be required to submit three professional references with their NursingCAS application. In addition, candidates for graduate admissions will be invited to interview and submit a writing sample.
Tuition Fee
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International
5664 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2832 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
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In-State
600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 300 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for San Antonio
972 - 1507 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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