Texas Woman’s University Online NP Programs

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• MSN – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP
• MSN – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
• MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• MSN – Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• MSN – Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• MSN – Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
• Post-Master's Certificate – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP (AGACNP)
• Post-Master's Certificate – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP)
• Post-Master's Certificate – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Post-Master's Certificate – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
• Post-Master's Certificate – Psychiatric-Mental Health NP (PMHNP)
• Post-Master's Certificate – Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP)

Texas Woman’s University (TWU) College of Nursing offers a wide range of online and hybrid graduate nursing programs, preparing advanced practice nurses for today’s dynamic healthcare landscape. The university provides aspiring NPs and practicing APRNs with innovative pathways to lead diverse care teams, address the health needs of individuals and families across the lifespan, and enhance their clinical expertise. The flexible delivery models include both 100 percent online and select hybrid options.

Graduate program offerings include the master of science in nursing (MSN) tracks in adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AG-ACNP), adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner (AG-PCNP), family nurse practitioner (FNP), pediatric primary care nurse practitioner (PNP-PC), psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), and women’s health nurse practitioner (WHNP). In addition, TWU offers post-master’s certificate options in each of these specializations, designed for MSN-prepared nurses seeking an additional population focus or expanding their scope of practice. The FNP MSN track, in particular, stands out for its detailed program structure, fully online or hybrid options, and robust placement support.

TWU’s NP programs emphasize holistic, evidence-based care, patient safety, and practice readiness. Students develop clinical decision-making skills, advanced assessment abilities, and proficiency in health promotion and disease management. Moreover, TWU’s clinical coordination team assists with finding and securing local preceptorships for required rotations, giving students access to high-quality, real-world learning while preparing for state and national certification exams. Hybrid and online program options, on-campus and skills lab residency experiences, and a collaborative learning environment support professional growth and leadership development.

Graduates emerge ready to serve diverse patient populations in primary, acute, and specialty settings such as hospitals, community clinics, schools, specialty practices, and women’s health centers.

Texas Woman’s University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The online FNP programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Texas Woman’s University is located in Denton, Texas.

What to Expect

MSN Admissions Requirements: For MSN programs, applicants must hold a current, unencumbered US RN license and a BS or BSN degree from a nationally accredited nursing program. A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate nursing coursework, as well as in all prior graduate coursework, is required. Applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 may be considered for provisional admission based on factors such as graduate-level academic work, scholarly activities, leadership, and professional history. An undergraduate statistics course is mandatory for all MSN applicants.

Each MSN nurse practitioner track has additional requirements:

The AGACNP track requires a minimum of one year of experience in an acute care environment.

The AGPCNP track is recommended for students not seeking acute care and requires proper track selection at the time of application.

The FNP Hybrid program requires students to submit a copy of their current CV or resume that must include nursing work experience.

The FNP online program requires the completion of the Casper Assessment upon application to the program.

The PNP-PC track requires submission of a CV or resume that must include one year of pediatric nursing experience. Applicants who do not possess experience in a pediatric setting may be considered for provisional admission.

The PMHNP program prefers behavioral health experience (one year full-time or two years part-time), requires a CV or resume, two references from mental health professionals or former faculty, a one-page essay on professional goals, and an interview for qualified applicants. The Casper Assessment will also be required.

The WHNP track requires at least two years of nursing experience (of which one year should be in a women’s health setting). Exceptions may be made based on work experience and references. Applicants must provide a CV or resume, two letters of recommendation from women’s health practitioners or prior faculty, and a one-page essay on their interest in the field.

For all NP tracks, two academic or professional references are required. Transfer applicants must show eligibility to continue in their previous nursing program. Courses may be transferred with a grade of B or higher, up to nine credits for programs requiring 39 to 44 credits, and up to twelve credits for those requiring 45 or more.

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Post-Master’s Certificate Admissions Requirements: For post-master’s certificate programs, applicants must have a current US RN license, an MS or MSN degree from a nationally accredited program, and a GPA of at least 3.0 in their graduate work. Candidates must have completed a basic statistics course and graduate courses in advanced health assessment, advanced pharmacology, and advanced pathophysiology with a grade of B or higher, with pharmacology completed within six years of certificate completion. Applicants who have a master’s degree in nursing must be licensed APRNs to seek admission. Additional requirements for references and transfer credits also apply.

State Restrictions: Texas Woman’s University online NP programs have specific state authorization and clinical placement requirements. While the online FNP MSN and post-master’s certificate program are authorized in 29 states including Texas, these programs are not authorized in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Students residing in any of these states are not eligible for enrollment in TWU’s online FNP programs at this time.

All other MSN and post-master’s certificate NP tracks, including AG-PCNP, AG-ACNP, PMHNP, PNP-PC, and WHNP, are currently limited to Texas residents, as all clinical placements must be completed within the state of Texas. Regardless of track, applicants must hold an active RN license in Texas or the state in which they are completing clinical requirements, and out-of-state applicants should verify program eligibility and licensure requirements before applying.

Study Plan: Each MSN track, including FNP, AG-ACNP, AG-PCNP, PNP-PC, PMHNP, and WHNP tracks, comprises 45 credits, typically completed in two years of full-time study or over a longer period on a part-time basis. Courses are delivered in 13-week sessions, with three entry points per year (spring, summer, fall). Most students take two courses per semester, though part-time options are available for those needing an extended timeline.

The curriculum for each NP specialty includes a blend of online didactic coursework and direct patient care clinical experiences, with a total of 780 clinical hours required for most tracks. Clinicals are completed locally to the student.

Program structures typically start with 18 credits of MSN core coursework, followed by 27 credits of specialty courses. FNP and other NP students are also required to attend at least one on-campus residency experience for hands-on skills labs tied to designated clinical courses. Semester credits earned more than six years before graduation, including transfer credits, are not accepted toward degree or certificate completion.

Curriculum: The online graduate nursing programs at Texas Woman’s University feature a specialty-focused curriculum that blends advanced theoretical knowledge and comprehensive clinical preparation. All coursework is delivered online, with clinical hours organized through university placement services and completed in approved settings (primarily within Texas for most tracks). Programs include foundational core courses, specialty concentration coursework, multiple clinical practicums, and, for many, essential on-campus residency or skills lab experiences.

Core MSN Curriculum: The core MSN curriculum includes 18 credits of core courses, including advanced pathophysiology; advanced health assessment for advanced nursing practice; pharmacology for advanced nursing practice; theoretical foundations and the advanced nursing role; evidence-based practice for the promotion of quality outcomes; and health policy and healthcare delivery for advanced nursing practice.

• MSN – FNP Curriculum: The online MSN – FNP program comprises a minimum of 45 credits plus at least 780 clinical hours. Courses may include foundational concepts for the FNP; principles of care management, diagnostics, and procedural interventions in primary care; primary care management of common acute illnesses across the lifespan; chronic disease and restorative health management across the lifespan; synthesis and transition to professional practice for the family NP; primary care disease and restorative health practicum I; chronic disease & restorative health practicum II; and primary care disease management across the lifespan practicum III. One on-campus residency for hands-on skills is required.
• MSN AG-ACNP Curriculum: This online AG-ACNP track requires 45 credits and significant clinical immersion. In addition to the core courses mentioned above, the curriculum includes specialty coursework in foundational concepts for the AG-ACNP; principles of management, diagnostics, and procedural interventions for acute care nurse practitioners; adult/gerontology acute care nurse practitioner evaluation and management of the acutely ill: I-II; synthesis and transition to professional practice for the adult/gerontology acute care nurse practitioner; and adult/gerontology acute care nurse practitioner clinical practicum I-III.
• MSN AG-PCNP Curriculum: The AG-PCNP also requires 45 credits, including 18 credits of core courses and concentration specific courses in foundational concepts for the AG-PCNP; principles of adult and geriatric care management, diagnostics, and common procedural interventions; primary care management of the adolescent, adult, and older adult; acute and chronic disease management of the adult and older adult; synthesis and transition to professional practice for the adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner; AG-PCNP clinical practicum I: introduction to adult primary care; AG-PCNP clinical practicum II: acute and chronic disease management; and AG-PCNP clinical practicum III: advanced care management.
• MSN PNP-PC Curriculum: This 45-credit program features core MSN courses and PNP-PC specialty coursework including foundational concepts for the pediatric primary care nurse practitioner; principles of pediatric care management, diagnostics, and common procedural interventions; well child concepts in pediatric primary care; acute and chronic illness in pediatric primary care; synthesis and transition to professional practice for the pediatric primary care nurse practitioner; PNP practicum I: management of the well child; pnp practicum II: non-emergent acute and chronic child care and management; and advanced pediatric primary care synthesis practicum III.
• MSN PMHNP Curriculum: This 45-credit program features core MSN courses and PMHNP specialty coursework, including advanced psychiatric diagnostics; advanced psychiatric interviewing and assessment; psychopharmacology for the advanced practice nurse; psychotherapeutic interventions; establishing therapeutic relationships; advanced psychotherapeutic interventions; advanced therapeutic relationships; psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program synthesis; and holistic psychiatric care.
• MSN WHNP Curriculum: This 45-credit track leads with core courses and then includes specialty curriculum on the WHNP role in managing healthcare disparities in women’s health; principles of women and gender-related care management: diagnostics and common procedural interventions; primary care in women’s health and gender-related advanced practice nursing; women’s health – gender-related advanced practice nursing synthesis and transition to professional practice; WHNP clinical practice I-III; and women’s health – gender-related advanced practice nursing I-II.

Post-Master’s Certificate Curriculum: Post-Master’s Certificate Nurse Practitioner Tracks: Each post-master’s NP certificate consists of 27 specialty credits and follows the corresponding MSN NP curriculum for each focus area. Certificate students must have current “three Ps” (advanced pathophysiology; pharmacology for advanced nursing practice; and advanced health assessment for advanced nursing practice) and complete all required clinical hours as outlined by the specialty.

Online Experience: TWU communicates through the Pioneer Portal, through which students can register for courses, view their schedules, and see their grades. Students get help for online learning through the Office of Teaching and Learning with Technology. TWU utilizes Canvas as its online Learning Management System (LMS). Students should have daily access to a computer with internet service. Tools offered may include online video or recorded lectures, discussion boards, online chat, phone, and email interaction. Students have access to the Career Connection Center, student success coaches, counseling and psychological services, admissions counseling, academic advising, library services, faculty hours, and 24/7 technical support.

On-Site Requirements: Although Texas Woman’s University online NP programs are primarily delivered online, select tracks require limited on-campus residency or skills lab experiences. For the FNP MSN and post-master’s certificate programs, students must attend at least one on-campus residency tied to the “principles of care management, diagnostics, and common procedural interventions in primary care” course. During this residency, students participate in intensive skills labs.

The WHNP program requires students to come to the Dallas campus during one semester for a two-day on-campus assessment and skills intensive. WHNP students are also highly encouraged to attend an additional hands-on procedure for further practice in women’s health procedures.

Across all online NP tracks, clinical hours must be completed in approved settings under the supervision of a qualified preceptor. For most specialties, including AG-ACNP, AG-PCNP, PNP-PC, PMHNP, and WHNP, all clinical experiences are required to be completed within Texas. TWU’s placement team supports students in securing clinical sites and preceptors as close to the student’s home as possible.