Graduate Prospective Students

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Although the Louise Herrington School of Nursing Graduate Studies Program is relatively new, it is ranked nationally by US News & World Report for its academic reputation. The Graduate Studies Program offers part or full-time study in one of three advanced practice majors: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Advanced Neonatal Nursing (NNP) and Nurse Midwifery (CNM). Students completing the Nurse Midwifery track are awarded a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.

Students enrolled in the graduate program may obtain a Nursing Education Post-Masters Certificate through a collaborative agreement with the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). Master's prepared nurses from other institutions are also eligible for admission to the Nursing Education Post-Masters Certificate option.

Admission Requirements

For admission to the Nursing Graduate Studies Program, candidates must meet the general requirements set forth by the Graduate School and the Louise Herrington School of Nursing:

1. Bachelor's degree in any field

2. GPA predictive of success in this program

3. Licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Texas

4. Experience as a practicing professional nurse (1-2 years depending upon the selected major)

5. Scores on the General Record Examination General Test (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) that are predictive of success in this program.  The GRE or MAT requirement may be waived for students with a GPA of 3.5 or above.

6. Acceptable writing sample

7. Basic statistics course

8. Personal interview

There is no foreign language requirement. Applications are considered on an individual basis after the School of Nursing receives all admission materials. The preferred start date is the summer semester. Applications are accepted all year round; however, top priority for financial assistance is given to those who complete the application process by April 1 for summer admission, May 1 for fall admission, and October 1, for spring admission.