Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

*Complete application should be received for full admissions and funding consideration*

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program uses a rolling admission process during the admissions cycle. However, we encourage students to apply early. This will allow for enough time to also apply for and qualify for federal student aid and scholarships. The college reserves the right to defer admission in the case of low enrollment. Students will be notified and given options if a selected program is not offered.

Applicants who submit complete applications by July 31 will be notified of
the admission decision as soon as the admission review is completed,
but no later than September 31st.

Complete Application for Admission:

• Apply for Admission via Apply Texas Application
  • Once you have submitted via Apply Texas you will receive a Student ID (A#) from TAMUCC. You will need this A# throughout the application process.

Application Fee:

• $50 for US citizen, $70 for International Students
  • Pay during application process
  • Pay fee online: Pay Online
  • Pay fee on campus to Business Office

Please Note: Applicants who wish to apply for a different program will be required to submit a new application. The application processing fee is required for each application submitted.

Requirements:

Application requirements specific to this program:

1: Degree Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner Track: Have earned a Master of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited institution.
• Executive Leadership Track: Have an earned Master of Science in Nursing with an administration focus or equivalent.

• Equivalent degrees include: Master of Business Administration, Master of Healthcare Administration, and Master of Public Administration

• Applicants must be prepared to submit program descriptions for evaluation of equivalency.

2: Submit transcripts

Official transcripts documenting all undergraduate and graduate course work
taken at any accredited college or university attended. Official transcripts must
be sent directly to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi from the granting
institutions.

3: Have earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale) in last 60 credit hours of graduate course work.

4: Submit a Resume- Please email to gradweb@tamucc.edu with your student ID (A#) and the program you are applying for in the subject line.

You should present your information starting with most recent activities and ending with your earlier experiences. You can include activities you completed as a student if you graduated from your undergraduate program less than two years ago.

5: Must have unencumbered Texas, Or Compact RN License for Executive Leadership Track and APRN Texas License for Nurse Practitioner Track. Primary verification of licensure will be conducted by CONHS. - License Submission Link

6: Have 2 references submit the- CONHS Reference Form

• To do this, go to Recommendation Request. Fill out your information and provide 2 recommender email addresses. The emails you provide will receive a prompt to complete the CONHS Reference Form on your behalf. They DO NOT need to submit an original recommendation letter.
• Two references must be received for this requirement to be considered complete
• NOTE: International students please see “Additional International Applicant Requirements” below. For clarification please contact gradweb@tamucc.edu or call 361.825.2541.

Special Program Requirements:

• Complete a criminal background check.
• Complete a ten-panel non-chain of custody urine drug screen.
• Purchase professional liability coverage through the University. Fees for this coverage are included in the fees paid at the time of registration at the beginning of each academic year.
• Meet Texas Department of State Health Services immunization requirements for students involved with direct patient contact. Students who are not in compliance with these requirements will not be allowed to complete field activities. These requirements, as stated in the Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 97, Subchapter B, Rule 97.64 include the following:
  • Must show proof of health insurance coverage throughout program
• Provide results of tuberculosis screening annually.
• Hold a Current American Heart Association CPR Type C certification.

Additional International Applicant Requirements:

Application requirements for international applicants:

• Copy of current Visa (if applicable)
• English Language Proficiency. TAMUCC currently accepts the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) within the last 2 years :
  • Official TOEFL score minimum paper-based score of 550 or internet-based score of 79-80
  • Official IELTS score minimum 6.0

If you have questions, please call or e-mail the Graduate Academic Advisor. Students who have applied for admission in previous semesters should contact the Graduate Academic Advisor to confirm documents are still available for the admissions review.

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