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Texas Wesleyan Online Graduate Programs in Nursing Practice
Download BrochureYou understand what patients need because you've been their RN through their toughest moments. Now it's time to expand what you can do for them.
The Texas Wesleyan University online graduate nursing practice programs prepare you to practice independently as a family nurse practitioner, lead healthcare innovation, or both. We give you the clinical skills, credentials and autonomy to make a bigger difference.
- Online coursework
- In-person opportunities (skills intensives for FNP programs, project defense for DNP)
- Small classes taught by supportive faculty
- Holistic approach that serves all communities
- The only school with a built-in nurse coaching course included
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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.
What Makes Texas Wesleyan’s Programs Different?
Our small classes and welcoming faculty make for a uniquely supportive and close-knit experience. We know your name, your goals and what drives you to keep learning. Our faculty still practice clinically, so they understand the current realities of patient care as well as balancing work with school.
We also teach you business management and patient coaching, so you can make independent clinical decisions, care for patients in any setting or lead healthcare teams of any size.
Classes That Fit Your Schedule. Clinical Sites We Help You Find.
Texas Wesleyan University’s advanced practice nursing degree programs feature fully online coursework so you can complete assignments around your shifts.
For the FNP programs, you’ll attend in-person skills intensives and complete clinical hours at a site that we’ll help you secure.
Which Online Nursing Practice Program Fits Your Goals?
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
DNP-FNP
Doctoral Preparation for Family Practice.
The direct BSN-to-DNP pathway for nurses who want terminal credentials and FNP practice authority.
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
DNP
Leadership for MSN-Prepared Nurses.
For MSN-prepared nurses, including nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, seeking to lead change in healthcare. APRN or clinical nurse specialist credential is required for the clinical track; it is not required for the Education or Leadership tracks.
You’ll learn how to implement policy, quality improvement and organizational strategies.
Minimum Time
2 years (35 or 36 credits*)
Clinical Hours
1,000 DNP hours required, with up to 500 accepted from a qualifying master’s program
Certificate Readiness
*Total credits differ by track based on course requirements.
FNP Certificate
Already Have Your MSN, DNP or PhD? Add FNP Certification.
For nurses with an advanced degree who want FNP credentials without starting over.
You’ll build on your existing MSN, DNP or PhD with focused education and on-site clinical experience.
Minimum Time
2 years (48 credits)
Clinical Hours
855 hours
Certificate Readiness
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
Download our brochure to see complete program details, compare your options, understand costs and learn what makes our approach different. You can also call 817-785-9307 with any questions.
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.