Family Nurse Practitioner (M.S.N.) (Accelerated Online)
M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner program (M.S.N. - F.N.P.) is a nationally recognized online master’s degree program that prepares post-baccalaureate registered nurses to provide high-quality, integrative care for patients across the lifespan in a variety of settings. Hallmarks of our program include small class sizes and immersive virtual learning experiences for students to engage in simulations and mentored learning.
Course Work
The non-thesis Family Nurse Practitioner program is a combination of online course work and clinical practicum hours. Students complete practicum hours one-on-one with a preceptor in the state of Texas. Students engage in the application of evidence-based practice in their focus area in their capstone course. Some coursework includes:
- Pediatric and Adolescent Primary CareYoung and Middle Adult Primary Care
- Integrative Family Primary Care
- Clinical Prevention and Population Health
*Due to variation in the laws of states and regulations of state boards of nursing, the ability to offer admission to non-Texas residents may be limited.
| Degree | Concentration | Hours | Location |
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Degree M.S.N. | Concentration Family Nurse Practitioner (Accelerated Online) | Hours 43 hours | Location Online |
For more information on online programs, certifications, and international restrictions, visit our Application Policy Information page.
Program Details
This degree's delivery format, small class sizes, focused semesters, and precepted practicum experiences will provide increased flexibility and opportunity for the students in Central Texas and beyond.
Program Mission
Preparing the next generation of nurses to improve health care.
St. David’s School of Nursing at Texas State University educates and prepares graduates using innovative teaching strategies and state-of-the-art technology. By the end of this program, graduates will:
- provide ethical, safe, and effective patient-centered care and contribute to present and emerging research and health management practices.
- demonstrate competence in clinical judgment, collaborate as members and leaders of interprofessional healthcare teams, and utilize scientifically-based interventions.
- act as caring professional nurses managing illness; promoting, maintaining, and restoring health; and providing end-of-life care for diverse individuals, families, populations, and global communities across the lifespan.
Career Options
Family nurse practitioner graduates are employed in a wide variety of clinical settings. Settings can include primary care, specialty clinics, and even their own private practice. Graduates are qualified to take one of the F.N.P. national certification examinations, which is a requirement for licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). Graduates are well-prepared to pursue doctoral study as a new graduate or later in their career.
Program Faculty
St. David’s School of Nursing faculty are expert advanced nursing leaders and clinicians who bring diverse knowledge and skills into their teaching. Faculty are highly active in research, service, and clinical practice and frequently present at local, national, and international conferences. Recognition and publication of faculty scholarship are evident in publications in professional journals, engagement in interprofessional scholarship, and grantsmanship. Faculty scholarship extends to student engagement in translational science capstone projects that often result in faculty-student presentations and publications, providing graduates with scholarly recognition prior to graduation.
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Application Deadlines
| Term | Part of Term | Deadline | Start Date |
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Term Fall | Part of Term First 8 Weeks | Deadline August 15 | Start Date August 25 |
Term Spring | Part of Term First 8 Weeks | Deadline January 6 | Start Date January 20 |
Term Summer | Part of Term First 8 Weeks | Deadline TBD | Start Date TBD |
For important information regarding deadlines and decision timelines, review the Application Policy Information page.
Admission Requirements
The items required for admission consideration are listed below. Additional information for applicants with international credentials can be found on our international web pages.
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Application
- completed online application
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Application Fee
- $55 nonrefundable application fee, OR
- $90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
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Transcripts & GPA
- Bachelor of science in nursing (B.S.N.) degree from a regionally accredited institution and from a nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or other nationally recognized nursing education accrediting body. The student's B.S.N. degree must be reflected on the transcript at the time of application.
- A copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted.
- A 3.0 overall GPA or a 3.0 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work, plus any completed graduate courses. (Effective Spring 2026: A 3.25 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale in nursing courses from an accredited college or university, plus any completed graduate courses.)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in your nursing course work. (Effective Spring 2026: A minimum 3.25 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale in nursing courses from an accredited college or university, plus any completed graduate courses.)
- Grade of C or better in an upper-division statistics course. The course must be completed at the time of application and reflected on submitted transcripts.
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Test Scores
GRE
- GRE not required
Approved English Proficiency Exam Scores
Applicants are required to submit an approved English proficiency exam score that meets the minimum program requirements below unless they have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a country on our exempt countries list.
- official TOEFL iBT scores required with a 78 overall
- official PTE scores required with a 52 overall
- official IELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 overall and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
- official Duolingo Scores required with a 110 overall
- official TOEFL Essentials scores required with an 8.5 overall
This program does not offer admission if the scores above are not met.
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Documents
- Current, valid, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Texas with date issued from the Board of Nursing and Nursys uploaded into the application system. Multistate licenses are accepted as long as Texas is declared the home state.
- Once a student has been offered admission, additional criteria must be completed and met prior to admission and the required due dates as listed by the School of Nursing.
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Other Requirements
Once a student has been offered admission, the following additional criteria must be completed and met prior to the start of classes or by the due dates set by the School of Nursing:
- Clear, current criminal background check (in addition to that on file at the Board of Nursing) and drug test.
- Student liability insurance fee paid to Texas State University
- Health Certificate and exam completed and signed by a healthcare provider
- Currency and proof of all required immunizations
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
- Documentation of health insurance for each semester in the MSN-FP program. Many resources are available on the Internet to obtain health insurance. It may also be obtained through the Texas State University Domestic Student Health Insurance Plan
- Laptop requirements for the program (posted in pre-orientation class)
- Essential Competency Requirements and attestation
- Completion of New Student Orientation as scheduled
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International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you can apply to this program; however, please be aware that you must:
- Be available to complete certain degree requirements in the state of Texas.
- Have a bachelor of science in nursing (B.S.N.) degree from a regionally accredited institution and from a nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or other nationally recognized nursing education accrediting body. Your B.S.N. degree must be reflected on your transcript when you apply.