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Texas Wesleyan Online Graduate Programs in Nursing Practice

You understand what patients need because you’ve been there through their toughest moments. Our programs prepare you with the clinical expertise, leadership, skills and systems-thinking needed to elevate care, lead change and make a lasting impact.

Online coursework
In-person clinicals and hands-on intensives
Small classes taught by supportive faculty
Earn the DNP-FNP in as little as 3 years
Earn the DNP or MSN-FNP in as little as 2 years

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To download a program brochure and learn more about the online graduate programs in nursing practice offered by Texas Wesleyan University, please fill out the form. You can also get in touch with an enrollment specialist directly by calling us at 817-785-9307.

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Transform Your Experience into Advanced Clinical Practice

As a registered nurse, you have the foundation. Now you’re ready to practice with the independence that advanced training provides. Texas Wesleyan’s programs prepare you through rigorous clinical training, advanced skills development and close faculty mentorship. Develop the clinical judgment and specialized knowledge that others depend on when their health and well-being are in your hands. Learn more about the Texas Wesleyan graduate programs in nursing practice.

Built for working nurses ready to put in the work. Texas Wesleyan University’s advanced practice nursing degree programs feature fully online coursework so you can complete assignments around your shifts. You’ll also attend in-person skills intensives (DNP-FNP and MSN-FNP) and complete clinical hours at a site that we’ll help you secure.

Which Online Nursing Practice Program Fits Your Goals?

DNP-FNP

Doctoral Preparation for Family Practice.

For RNs with a BSN who want FNP skill development and leadership mentoring.

You’ll graduate ready for primary care practice and organizational leadership roles.

Minimum Time

3 years (86 credits)

Clinical Hours

1,035 hours

Certificate Readiness

FNP

Nurse Coaching

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DNP

Leadership for MSN-Prepared Nurses.

For MSN-prepared nurses, including nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, seeking to lead change in healthcare. APRN licensure or the clinical nurse specialist credential is required for the clinical track; it is not required for the Education or Leadership tracks.

You’ll improve your clinical skills, make evidence-based decisions and lead systems-level improvement initiatives.

Minimum Time

2 years (35 or 36 credits*)

Clinical Hours

1,000 DNP hours, with up to 500 accepted from a qualifying master’s program

Certificate Readiness

Nurse Coaching

*Total credits differ by track based on course requirements.

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MSN-FNP

Ready To Become a Family Nurse Practitioner.

For RNs with a BSN who want to move into primary care.

You’ll have the autonomy to diagnose conditions, prescribe medications and develop treatment plans as the primary care provider families depend on.

Minimum Time

2 years (48 credits)

Clinical Hours

855 hours

Certificate Preparation

FNP

Nurse Coaching

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Denise De La Rosa, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Director of Graduate Programs in Nursing Practice, Associate Professor of Advanced Nursing Practice

The decisions you’ll make as a nurse practitioner can literally save somebody’s life, and that’s a huge responsibility. Ours is a rigorous program that prepares you for that responsibility, and we’re upfront with students: this program will challenge you, but it’s worth it.

Your Next Step

Our program brochure has everything you need to know about the Texas Wesleyan graduate nursing practice programs

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Questions about the nursing practice programs or want to talk through your goals and aspirations? Call 817-785-9307 to talk one-on-one with an enrollment specialist.

About Texas Wesleyan University

At Texas Wesleyan University, our intentionally small campus has a Texas-sized reputation and a rich, 135-year history of excellence.

Rooted in its strong Methodist heritage, Texas Wesleyan offers transformative learning experiences and research opportunities that help a diverse student body reach their full potential as individuals and as members of the global community.

Faculty and staff are committed to scholarship and research that inform teaching and expand understanding. Through innovative teaching methods and flexible delivery formats, faculty provide each student with personalized attention. Our small-community model supports the development of critical thinking, analytical reasoning and creative problem-solving skills inside and outside the classroom.

We believe that a liberal arts and sciences education fosters mental flexibility and social awareness, which can lead to greater socioeconomic mobility. Faculty and staff work to support students from all backgrounds as they pursue undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees that enhance students’ lives, benefit their families and contribute to the strength of their communities.

About the School of Health Professions

The School of Health Professions at Texas Wesleyan University prepares students for meaningful careers in the healthcare industry through a strong academic foundation and hands-on experience.

Students benefit from a rigorous curriculum taught by supportive faculty who are experts in their fields and hold advanced degrees in their areas of specialization. Courses are designed to encourage collaboration and connection among peers, fostering a learning environment where healthcare professionals grow together in knowledge and skill.

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