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Family Nurse Practitioner

Prepare to care for individuals and families across the lifespan with a focus on primary care in outpatient settings. The Family Nurse Practitioner track at Cizik School of Nursing offers an innovative, flexible, affordable option for working nurses.

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Nurse Practitioner Pathways

Wherever you are on nursing journey, Cizik School of Nursing can help you become a leader in advanced practice nursing.Get the detailson options for students entering with a BSN or a graduate degree.


Family Nurse Practitioner Track at a Glance

If you are seeking a satisfying and in-demand career, becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is an ideal choice.

Emphasizing health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, and illness management, the Family Nurse Practitioner track at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston includes on-site clinical training and high-tech simulations, helping you apply learning to real-world practice. The curriculum is also designed with flexibility for working nurses — most coursework is online with options to attend full- or part-time.

Upon completion, you can apply to take the national certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB). Once certified, you can then apply for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in Texas. Cizik School of Nursing graduates’ first-time pass rate for FNP board certification is 98-100%.

Admit Terms

BSN-DNP: Spring and Fall
MSN: Spring, Summer, and Fall

Average Completion

MSN 5-7 semesters; BSN to DNP 10 semesters

Credit Requirement

MSN - 41 credit hours; post-graduate – 39-33; BSN to DNP – 79

Educational Mode

Hybrid delivery includes both online and on-campus courses

Enrollment Level

Part- or full-time enrollment

Estimated Tuition

Among the lowest in the state

Affordability Makes Education Accessible

Cizik School of Nursing is passionate about educating the next generation of Family Nurse Practitioners, and our graduate tuition is among the lowest in Texas. In addition to our affordable tuition, we offer merit and need-based scholarships and grants as you pursue your FNP certification. We also offer a variety of financial assistance specifically earmarked for students like you. Scholarships range from $1,000 to a full tuition offers.

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Outstanding Faculty Equals Student Success

When you are accepted into the FNP specialty track at Cizik School of Nursing, we immediately assign you an academic success coach who guides you every step of the way.

From your coach to advisors, and from tutors to ouroutstanding faculty, you will find the support, encouragement, and academic support you need to earn your FNP certification.

Real-world Training Produces Qualified FNPs

The Family Nurse Practitioner specialty track of our DNP program provides the foundational education and high-tech learning opportunities you need to succeed. Preceptedclinical hoursin the Texas Medical Center or throughout the state provide interdisciplinary experiences working with other health care providers to care for individuals and their families.

Our state-of-the-artSimulation and Clinical Performance Laboratoryoffers more opportunities to apply what you learn and meet clinical requirements via hands-on training.

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Earn an Emergency Nursing Certificate

Students who are enrolled in the FNP specialty track are eligible to request admission to theEmergency/Trauma Care concentration. Didactic courses will be taken concurrently, while the clinical component will be completed the semester after graduation from the FNP track.

Where Will Your FNP Nursing Career Take You?


Nurse practitioners are among the most in-demand occupations. In fact, the need for Family Nurse Practitioners will grow by 52% until 2030, according to the美国劳工统计局(Bureau of Labor Statistics).

As a Family Nurse Practitioner, you can order tests, prescribe medication, and diagnose illnesses. Many of our FNP nursing graduates work in primary and specialty outpatient clinics. However, you can work in a variety of health care settings, including:

  • Hospitals
  • Doctor’s offices
  • Substance abuse hospitals
  • Outpatient care clinics

Get Started toward Becoming an FNP

Ready to take the next step toward a rewarding career as a Family Nurse Practitioner? We are here to help.

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Your Home for Lifelong Learning

Once you have become a nurse practitioner, Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston will be here to help you maintain your certification and hone your skills throughcontinuing professional developmentcourses and webinars.

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