Graduate Programs
MSN Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Post Masters ACNP Certificate
The Master of Science in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program prepares graduates to provide culturally sensitive, comprehensive care for adults with common episodic and chronic health problems managed across the continuum of acute care centers. The ACNP assumes responsibility for promoting, maintaining, and restoring health to adults who are chronically, acutely or critically ill.
A Post-Masters Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate is also available to those who currently hold a Master of Science in Nursing and wish to assume a specialized role in the health care of promoting, maintaining, and restoring health to adults who are chronically, acutely or critically ill.
Upon completion of course requirements, graduates of the Masters and Post Masters Programs are eligible to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam.
Minimum Computer System Requirements
What do I need to be considered for admission?
General qualities considered for all applicants are:
Academic performance and aptitude.
Ability to perform capably in positions of responsibility for self and others.
Potential for leadership in an advanced role.
Although academic criteria (cumulative GPA, grades earned in science courses, and failed/repeated courses) are the most important factors in admission consideration, additional non-academic information can be considered. These non-academic factors include but are not limited to:
- Extracurricular activities
- Work experience
- Diversity of experience, such as study abroad, knowledge of
other cultures, proficiency in other languages - First generation college student
- English as a second language
- Socioeconomic status
- Prior enrollment at TTU
- Extenuating circumstances
All applicants will be reviewed in an individual and holistic manner. No single factor will determine a student's admission.
All applicants who receive offers of admission will be required to consent to a criminal background check. A history of criminal conduct or convictions may result in withdrawal of the admission offer. See "Criminal Background Checks" section of the School of Nursing Student Handbook for the School policy.
The Department Chair and appropriate committee carefully evaluate all qualified applicants with regard to the applicants potential for successful completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
The Graduate Department Chair will review the applicant's previous academic preparation and/or competency in required courses in order to award transfer credit. Any deficiencies will be met by enrollment in required courses.
Generally, credits earned at an accredited college or university are accepted for transfer credit provided course content is equivalent. A grade below B is not acceptable for transfer credit.
This program is also available through the collaborative program with The University of Texas at Tyler College of Nursing.
Requirements for each campus are as follows.
TTUHSC SON MSN Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria before applying for full admission:
- Valid RN License in the State of Texas.
- Baccalaureate nursing degree from a nationally discipline accredited college or university.
- Successful completion of an undergraduate research and statistics course.
- A minimum 3.0 gpa or better (on a 4.0 scale) in upper division undergraduate nursing courses.
- BLS certification
- Essay
- References (3)
- Immunizations
The University of Texas at Tyler College of Nursing Admissions Requirements
- http://www.uttyl.edu/nursing
- Applicants applying through this collaboration must adhere to admissions criteria required by both universities (UT Tyler SON and TTUHSC SON)
MSN-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
(Semester Credit Hours Required for Completion –48)
*Online Course
| Non-Nursing Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Statistics | 3 |
| Computer Science <OR> Elective | 3 |
| Core Nursing Courses | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 5330 | Theories & Therapies | 3 |
| *NURS 5371 | Professional Nursing Issues | 3 |
| *NURS 5391 | Principles of Advanced Research | 3 |
| Specialty Courses | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 5111 | The Advance Practice Nurse Role: Foundations for Advance Practice Nurse | 1 |
| NURS 5222 | Diagonostic Methods and Procedures for Advanced Practice | 2 |
| *NURS 5342 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 |
| *NURS 5343 | Pharmacotherapeutics for Nurses in Adv. Practice | 3 |
| *NURS 5345 | Advanced Practice Nursing: Application of Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS 5450 | Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Concepts & Diagnostic Skills I: Adult | 4 |
| NURS 5551 | Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Concepts & Diagnostic Skills II: Adult | 5 |
| NURS 6050 | Acute Care Nursing Practicum | 6 |
| Thesis | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 6000 | Thesis | 6 |
| <OR> | ||
| Non-Thesis | Credits | |
| *NURS 5392 | Application of Advanced Research | 3 |
| * | Elective | 3 |
**All Nurse Practitioner students are required to hold Advanced Life Support Certification (ACLS) appropriate to their clinical specialty as a prerequisite to NURS 5450. NURS 5344 is offered for those who wish to become ACLS certified through the School of Nursing.
Application Requirements & Deadlines
Consideration for admission is given to applicants who meet all admissions criteria and have submitted all admissions requirements by the application deadline to the TTUHSC Registrar's Office, SON Admissions, 3601 4th Street, Stop 8310, Lubbock, Texas 79430.
Only complete applications are reviewed for admission consideration, which means "ALL" admissions requirements must be received by the TTUHSC Registrar's Office by the application deadline. Application deadlines are listed below. All completed applications are processed by the Graduate Program Office and forwarded to the Department Chair and Graduate Program Committee for consideration. Applicant(s) considered for admission are notified in writing of the Admission decision.
Complete applications include the following:
- Submitted on-line application
- Submitted signature page; application fee
- Submitted essay
- Submitted verification of completion of BSN Program for MSN applicants
- Submitted verification of completion of MSN Program for PM applicants
- Submitted official transcripts from all universities or colleges attended
- Submitted references (3)
- Submitted Oath of Residency
- Submitted verification of Texas RN License
- Submitted immunizations
- Submitted BLS certification MSN applicants
- Submitted ACLS\PALS certification for PM applicants
- Submitted appropriate documentation, i.e. TOEFL score, if an international student
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| Application Deadline | July 15 | November 15 | April 15 |
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| Application Deadline | June 1 | October 1 | NO Admission |
School Catalog
Application Information
Although the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing is a part of the Texas Tech University System, legally it is a separate institution from Texas Tech University and therefore application for admission must be made directly to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
The MSN ACNP and ACNP Certificate application is an online process. Click here for application accessClick here if you would like us to contact you regarding the SON Graduate Program.
TTUHSC SON Post Masters Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Minimum requirements for application to the graduate nursing post masters ACNP program:
- Valid RN License in the State of Texas
- Master in nursing degree from a nationally discipline accredited college or university
- A 3.0 gpa or better (on a 4.0 scale) in all graduate level work
- ACLS certification
- Essay
- References (3)
- Immunizatons
The Department Chair and appropriate committee carefully evaluate all qualified applicants with regard to the applicants potential for successful completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
The Department Chair will review the applicant's previous academic preparation and/or competency in required courses in order to award transfer credit. Any deficiencies will be met by enrollment in required courses.
Generally, credits earned at an accredited college or university are accepted for transfer credit provided course content is equivalent. A grade below B is not acceptable for transfer credit.
This program is also available through the collaborative program with The University of Texas at Tyler College of Nursing. Requirements for
each campus are as follows.
The University of Texas at Tyler College of Nursing Admissions Requirements
- http://www.uttyl.edu/nursing
- Applicants applying through this collaboration must adhere to admissions criteria required by both universities (UT Tyler SON and TTUHSC SON)
Post Masters Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
(Semester Credit House Required for Completion - 27)
*Online Course
| Required Courses | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 5111 | The Advance Practice Nurse Role: Foundations for Advance Practice Nurse | 1 |
| NURS 5222 | Diagonostic Methods and Procedures for Advanced Practice | 2 |
| *NURS 5342 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 |
| *NURS 5343 | Pharmacotherapeutics for Nurses in Adv. Practice | 3 |
| *NURS 5345 | Advanced Practice Nursing: Application of Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS 5450 | Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Concepts & Diagnostic Skills I: Adult | 4 |
| NURS 5551 | Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Concepts & Diagnostic Skills II: Adult | 5 |
| NURS 6050 | Acute Care Nursing Practicum | 6 |
All students applying to the PM ACNP Certificate Program should contact the Graduate Coordinator for transcript evaluation prior to applying to the Graduate Program at 1-800-851-8240 or SONGRAD@ttuhsc.edu.
Additional Graduate Program Information
Contact the TTUHSC School of Nursing Graduate Program for additional information.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
School of Nursing Graduate Programs
3601 4th Street, MS6264
Lubbock, TX 79430
1-800-851-8240
SONGRAD@ttuhsc.edu
Recruiter/Transcultural Coordinator
Lauren Sullivan-Dawson
Telephone: 806.743.2730 ext. 309
E-mail: Lauren.Sullivan@ttuhsc.edu