Texas MSN Programs

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MSN Programs in Texas

Texas is home to the Longhorns and some of the biggest toast in the land. Since everything is supposed to be bigger in this state, you may also assume that there are a large number of MSN programs in Texas. Prospective master's students in nursing will be happy to know that Texas does in fact offer a large range of MSN programs for students who want to go as far as they can in the nursing world. Does that sound like a description of you? If so, read on to find out what you may be able to expect out of an MSN program near you.

While a bachelor's degree program may give you an overview of what nurses do, MSN programs give a more specific look at a certain area. You might learn a great deal about being an educator, so you can go on to teach other people about the field of nursing. You may also learn about modern day research programs so you can help innovate the way that nurses work in the world. These kinds of jobs are not available to undergraduate students because they are so educationally specific. You have to go through a proper MSN program to get into them.

MSN programs in Texas are no different than others in the country, so you can always look for something in a different state if you go to school online. The internet has opened up an array of training opportunities for students because it allows them to live and travel where they want to and still get the education they need. If you move a lot or need a degree program that will give you versatile scheduling options, the programs on the web should easily guide your training in the right direct.

You do not have to be a fresh graduate to be in one of the MSN programs in Texas. Some people wait ten years or more before they go through their master's degree program, and others never get to this level at all. Take all the time you need to make sure that this program is right for you, but the longer you wait, the less money you can earn over your lifetime. Nurses as a whole have some of the most rewarding careers out right now, but master's degree students get to be a part of the exclusive areas no one else can experience. Be a part of this program if you know it is right for you.


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Texas Board of Nurse Examiners
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460
Austin, TX 78701
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Other Schools with MSN Programs in Texas

Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing
2149 Hickory Street
Abilene, TX 79601
University of Texas
1 University Station
Austin, TX 78712
University of Texas - Austin
1 University Station
Austin, TX 78712
Lamar University
4400 MLK Blvd.
Beaumont, TX 77710
West Texas A&M University
2403 Russell Long Blvd.
Canyon, TX 79015
Baylor University
1311 S 5th St Waco
Dallas, TX 76798
University of Texas - Pan American
1201 W University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539
University of Texas - El Paso
500 West University Avenue
El Paso, TX 79968
University of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77555
Prairie View A&M College
6436 Fannin St.
Houston, TX 77030
Texas Woman's University
6700 Fannin St.
Houston, TX 77030
Texas Technical University
2500 Broadway
Lubbock, TX 79409
University of Incarnate Word
4301 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
Midwestern State University
3410 Taft Blvd.
Wichita Falls, TX 76308

Texas MSN Degree Prerequisites

Texas nurses who continue their education and gain a Masters in Nursing (MSN) Degree are licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing as either an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner(ARNP).

To enroll in a MSN degree program in Texas, you must first become licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN). The most common Nursing Masters Degree curriculum in Texas and across the US is the RN-MSN program. See our directory of Texas RN to MSN programs

Those holding Texas RN certification have most likely already earned their Bachelors in Science of Nursing (BSN) degree. This is typically a four year training program at a nationally accredited school of nursing.

Contact your school of choice to learn more about their specific MSN program prerequisites.

Texas MSN Degree Areas of Specialization

In Texas, there are typically four specific areas that MSN degree seeking students may choose to specialize in. These include:

  • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
  • Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Check with the Texas Board of Nursing to learn about the about the legal authority the state of Texas grants Advanced Practice Nurses(APNs) and Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioners(ARNPs)in each particular area of specialization.

Online MSN Degree Programs

In Texas, online nursing degree programs are increasingly popular. This is mainly due to the convenience of nursing distance learning programs. As long as the online MSN program is nationally accredited, earning your MSN degree online is accepted and honored by the state of Texas.

Texas MSN Degree Resources

Here are some good examples of MSN degree programs in Texas. With the second highest number of accredited MSN programs of any state in the US, Texas nursing students are sure to find a program that fits their needs and interests.

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