How Does the Clinical Placement Process Work?

Shortly after enrollment, you will be provided with a placement intake form you are required to complete that captures your competencies, experience and placement preferences. While the placement team is securing sites and preceptors, you are responsible for completing clinical clearance requirements in preparation for placement, including: drug screening, background check, and recommended vaccinations and screening. Student will not be permitted to begin placement until the clearances are complete. Once the sites have been approved by the College of Nursing, TWU will share the placement site details with you prior to placement.

How Do Clinical Placement Services Benefit You?

TWU believes you are only as successful as your training, which is why we have taken the stress out of the clinical placement process. You will be provided with clinical sites and preceptors for all graduate-level clinical rotations, so you can focus on coursework and building competency instead of worrying about the logistics of clinical placements. Additionally, you may find clinical placement sites to be potential locations for future employment opportunities upon graduation.

Is it Possible to Work Full-Time While Pursuing an FNP Degree at TWU?

While difficult, many of our students work full or part-time while pursuing their FNP degree at TWU. We accommodate the working adult by offering placement services and extended periods for graduation.

Which States is the Online FNP Program Authorized In?

The online FNP program is currently authorized in 30 states including Texas. To view a full list of authorized states, visit our state authorization page.

How Long is the Program?

Students pursuing their MSN-FNP degree full-time can complete the program in 2 years of continuous study. Part-time study options are available which would extend the program to 2.5 to 3 years.

Online Family Nurse Practitioner Program | Texas Woman's University

Become a holistic primary care provider through a transformative experience that focuses on all-encompassing patient care, advanced clinical expertise, critical thinking, clinical reasoning and professional growth.

Deliver Quality Health Care as a Family Nurse Practitioner

The online Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program at Texas Woman’s University (TWU) is uniquely designed for BSN-prepared nurses. Develop clinical skills with an emphasis on quality, accuracy and the patient experience. Expand your problem-solving and investigative capabilities using a range of resources. Gain an understanding of advanced practice nursing and grow as a leader. Strengthen your approach to a compassionate, multifaceted nursing practice that treats the whole patient.

Support the Entire Patient Experience

As a Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner student, you will:

Go beyond treating illness to understanding the range of factors that can impact health and wellbeing
Deepen your knowledge of advanced topics such as pharmacology, pathophysiology, patient assessments, treatment methods and applied research to develop essential competencies
Discover a range of resources for assessment, analysis and diagnosis
Understand advanced practice nursing from multiple perspectives
Build the professional, interpersonal and leadership skills needed for success

Online MSN-FNP Fast Facts

Didactic coursework delivered fully online
13-week courses, 3 intakes per year (spring, summer, fall)
14 total courses, 45 credit hours
3 robust direct patient care experiences
Finish in 2 years full-time, up to 4 years part-time
Competitive tuition rates

Admission Requirements

Hold a BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing
3.0 minimum GPA (Students with 2.8 or higher may be considered for admittance on a provisional basis)
Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license

To view full requirements, tuition and financial aid information, access your free program guide.

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