Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner
Now accepting applications for the January 2021 MSN start
MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Earning your Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Houston Baptist University will allow you to master the skills and knowledge necessary to take on new and expanded leadership roles as a nurse.
The FNP program prepares you to sit for the Family Nurse Practitioner certification examination from either the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. The 42-credit program includes 621 clinical contact hours and can be completed in 24-26 months. The program will prepare you for rewarding and flexible practitioner roles in family-focused healthcare including managing, diagnosing and treating patients from across the lifespan.
Offered through the School of Nursing and Allied Health, the MSN allows BSN-prepared nurses with a Texas Board of Nursing license to earn their degree without having to travel to class.* The flexible curriculum was developed in a competency-based education (CBE) model (course based, not direct assessment CBE) and is delivered through a blend of online coursework and high quality clinical and practicum experiences at leading healthcare providers near you.
*The MSN-FNP program requires two one-day sessions on campus for orientation and skills training. Site orientation occurs on the Friday prior to classes starting. This provides an opportunity to meet the faculty, get your university student card that can be used for discounts, provide hands-on learning of the various programs utilized in the MSN-FNP degree, review program expectations, and give an opportunity for students to answer questions.
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MSN to FNP Career Options
Nurse Practitioners are In Demand
Demand for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) is far greater than the supply, putting NPs in demand across the state. The Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies estimates that Texas needs more than 4,580 new NPs to fill today’s job opportunities. At only 4%* of the RN workforce in Texas, NPs are on the rise and answering the needs of our aging population and changing healthcare environment. NPs enjoy a range of healthcare environments and types of roles, offering you long-term flexibility to shape your career on your own terms.
*American Nurses Association, 2016
MSN to FNP Program Features
MSN FNP Nursing Curriculum
Houston Baptist University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program allows you to efficiently complete your master’s degree in about two years. The program is a made up of 15 courses for a total of 40 credits. Below is an outline of the FNP program.
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
For additional detail on course descriptions, please view our Course Catalog.
Theory Integration (NURS 5300)
Advanced Nursing Research (NURS 5301)
Leadership for Quality, Safety and Health Policy (NURS 5302)
Advanced Pathophysiology (NURS 5303)
Advanced Pharmacology (NURS 5304)
Advanced Health Assessment (NURS 5305)
Advanced Skills Primary Care (NURS 5120)
Growth and Development Across the Lifespan (NURS 5223)
Advanced Diagnostics (NURS 5230)
Advanced Role (NURS 5229)
FNP I (NURS 5230/5030)
FNP II (NURS 5231/5031)
FNP III (NURS 5232/5032)
Advanced Practicum I (NURS 5420)
Advanced Practicum II (NURS 5421)
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Director of Graduate Programs, HBU School of Nursing and Allied Health
Kathryn Reveles, PhD, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC
AWARDS & HONORS
Dr. Kathryn Reveles has been invited to make presentations on her research regionally, nationally, and internationally. She also helped develop curriculum for the Pediatric Acute and Primary care nurses program at the University of Texas at El Paso. She was awarded the 2015 TNA District 9 Outstanding Nurse.
EDUCATION
• Nursing PhD Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
• DNP, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
• MSN, University of Texas, El Paso
• Post-MSN Certificate, University of Texas, Medical Branch
• BSN, University of Texas, El Paso
PUBLICATIONS
• Ortiz, G., & Reveles, K. A. (2012). Targeting the priming response: Intranasal steroid therapy for allergic rhinitis. Advance for NPs & PAs, 3(4), 16-21.
• Reveles, K.A. (2015). A Qualitative Descriptive Study of Women in a Transitional Living Facility. Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT.
• Reveles, K. A. (2011). Reducing Pediatric Obesity: A Team Approach.Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT.