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.
Programme Structure
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
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Nursing View 737 other Masters in Nursing in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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
5664 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2832 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 300 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for San Antonio
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.