Information about our Master's in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner Proposed Program
Dear Prospective Student:
The following information is being complied so that you will have as much information as we, the faculty, does at this time. This is still a proposed program and we have passed many hurdles to make this happen but we have not received final approval at this point. We are hoping to hear something very soon. I have included information that will give the requirements for admission, deadline for admission and the curriculum for this program. Once you have reviewed this information, if you still have questions please email me a jhensarling@sfasu.edu or call me at 936-468-7732 or my cell at 936-462-3747 and I will try to answer your questions.
Requirements for Admission to the program:
- Application deadline - Applications for admission to the fall class will be accepted until July 1, 2012.
- Transcripts - Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended must be submitted with the application.
- Grade Point Average - An applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on courses taken in their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, exclusive of freshman/sophomore level courses. If a transition program was taken in order to obtain a BSN, the GPA will include courses taken at the Diploma or Associate Degree Nursing program.
- Hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited nursing program.
- Prior to enrollment, the student must have completed the equivalent of 1 year of full-time clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. Proof of clinical experience must be submitted with the application.
- Show proof of current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas.
- Submit 3 references (2 professional, 1 academic)
- Submit a copy of current Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
- Submit a one page computer generated essay describing philosophy of advanced practice nursing and personal/professional goals.
- Submit copies of current immunizations-i.e., TB, Tetanus, MMR, Hep B series, and others as required in the immunization policy.
- Achieve a score of 1,000 on a combination of verbal/quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or a normative score on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) at the 50th percentile or above.
- Applicants from countries other than the United States must also meet the admission requirements for international students seeking a graduate degree at Stephen F. Austin State University.
- Students must demonstrate proficiency in the use of the English language prior to admission. A foreign student must score a minimum of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and have a minimum raw score of 50 on each of the three sections of the examination.