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Graduate programs

Our graduate programs offer a range of leadership tracks and areas of emphasis to prepare nurses for growing demands in health care systems and clinical nursing practice, and the option to pursue a research-based Ph.D. in Nursing.

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Doctor of Nursing Practice: BSN to DNP

Earn a DNP, the highest possible degree in professional nursing practice. The DNP curriculum emphasizes core leadership courses in public policy advocacy, improving organizational effectiveness, health informatics and financial and business management; and, scientific inquiry based on translational science and evidenced-based practice, population health, and advanced specialty clinical practice. This BSN to DNP program is designed for nurses who already hold a bachelor's degree in nursing. Post BSN nurses can choose from Advanced Practice tracks to include Adult Gerontology - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (PNP-PC), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), or Public Health.

  • Fall 2021 Application Deadline: April 1

Doctor of Nursing Practice (Post-MSN DNP)

Earn a post-master's DNP, the highest possible degree in professional nursing practice. The DNP curriculum emphasizes core leadership courses in public policy advocacy, improving organizational effectiveness, health informatics and financial and business management; and, scientific inquiry based on translational science and evidenced-based practice, population health and advanced specialty clinical practice. This program is designed for nurses who already hold a master’s degree in nursing. Post MSN nurses can choose from leadership tracks in Advanced Practice Leadership (APL), Executive Administrative Management (EAM), or Public Health Nurse Leader (PHL). Part-time and full-time study options are available. For post-baccalaureate nurses we offer a BSN to DNP degree program.

 

 

  • Fall 2021 Application Deadline: April 1

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing program is a research-based doctoral degree. The program prepares the student for a career as a clinical nurse scientist who, through course selection and experiences, develops as a teacher and disseminator of knowledge within professional, academic, and clinical arenas. Students may enter the program at the Post-BSN or Post-MSN level.

  • Fall 2021 Application Deadline: April 1

Master of Science in Nursing

Earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Our MSN curriculum emphasizes analytical skills in nursing science, quality patient care, and population health outcomes to improve patient-centered care delivery. This program is designed for nurses who already hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Available majors are Administrative Management (AM) and Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL).

  • Not admitting for Fall 2021 

Post-Graduate Certificate

A Post-Graduate Certificate option is available for MSN prepared nurses desiring a secondary specialization. Available specializations include:

  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Family Nurse Practitioner 
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Total semester credit hours required for the Post-Graduate Certificate vary by track. Sample degree plans are available on the UT Health San Antonio catalog.

  • Spring August 1

Information sessions

  • Virtual Graduate Nursing Information Session

    Tuesday, March 2, 2021

  • Virtual Graduate Nursing Information Session

    Tuesday, March 16, 2021

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Course Descriptions & Sample Plans

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BSN Sample Plans of Study

DNP Sample Plans of Study

PhD Nursing Science Plan of Study

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Call us at 877-235-0341 or fill out our online form to get in touch with us. We're here to help.

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  • BSN to DNP

    Starting Fall 2019

Lindsey Morton
As a cardiovascular surgery NP, Lindsey and the surgery team assume responsibility for managing the critically ill, intubated COVID patients. She works as an intensivist NP managing 30 patients with assigned residents.Lindsey Morton, M.S.N. Class of 2019, RN, AGACNP-BC William Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, Royal Oak, Michigan & Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Madison Heights Campus, Madison Heights, Michigan
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