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THE FACULTY SENATE TO: The Faculty Senate Date: October 08, 2013 From: The Executive Committee RE: MSN-FNP professional program The Executive Committee moves for approval by the Faculty Senate of a new professional program at the Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Nursing, the Master s of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner program.

New Program Request Form for Bachelor and Master s Degrees Directions: An institution shall use this form to propose a new bachelor s or master s degree program. In completing the form, the institution should refer to the document Standards for Bachelor s and Master s Programs, which prescribes specific requirements for new degree programs. Note: This form requires signatures of (1) the Chief Executive Officer, certifying adequacy of funding for the new program; (2) a member of the Board of Regents (or designee), certifying Board approval, and (3) if applicable, a member of the Board of Regents or (designee), certifying that criteria have been met for staff-level approval. Note: An institution which does not have preliminary authority for the proposed program shall submit a separate request for preliminary authority. That request shall address criteria set in Coordinating Board rules Section 5.24 (a). Information: Contact the Division of Academic Affairs and Research at 512/427-6200 for more information. Administrative Information 1. Institution: Texas A&M University Health Science Center 2. Program Name Show how the program would appear on the Coordinating Board s program inventory (e.g., Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Accounting): Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner 3. Proposed CIP Code: 51.3805.00 4. Brief Program Description Describe the program and the educational objectives: The Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Nursing (TAMHSC-CON) proposes an online family nurse practitioner program to prepare nurses for quality, primary care nursing practice. The program will culminate in the Master of Science in Nursing, Advanced Practice: Family Nurse Practitioner degree. The program will be offered both fulltime and part-time to accommodate practicing nurses. The program is based on the Essentials of Masters Education in Nursing developed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2011) and the Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs developed by the National Task Force on Quality Nurse Practitioner Education (2012). The program is comprised of 48 to 51 credit hours, an optional thesis course (3 credit hours) and 635 clinical practice hours. Requirements for the students to visit the Bryan campus will be limited to 2-3 times over the course of the program. Full time Option Students entering the FNP program with a baccalaureate degree can enter full-time study, completing the program in 6 semesters.

Program Description The Master of Science in Nursing-Advanced Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program is designed to prepare registered nurses through graduate education and clinical experience to deliver primary health care through an advanced scope of practice to individuals of all ages. Emphasis is placed on the collaborative role of the advanced practice nurse within the integrated health system through health promotion, disease prevention and management of common acute and chronic illnesses. The graduate will be eligible for recognition as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the Texas Board of Nursing and eligible to take the Family Nurse Practitioner National Certification Exam through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Student Learning Outcomes At the completion of this program the graduate will: 1. Conduct a comprehensive and systematic assessment of health and illness incorporating ethical, diverse and culturally sensitive approaches. 2. Design, implement, and evaluate therapeutic and preventative interventions based on nursing science, and other sciences and humanities. 3. Develop and sustain therapeutic relationships and partnerships with individuals, families or populations. 4. Use effective communication strategies to develop, participate, and lead interprofessional teams and partnerships. 5. Demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgment, systems thinking, and accountability in designing, delivering, and evaluating evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes. 6. Demonstrate organizational and systems leadership in the provision of quality and safe patient care. 7. Integrate principles of quality improvement, informatics and current and emerging technologies to optimize patient outcomes. 8. Guide, mentor, and support nurses and others to achieve excellence in patient care. 9. Educate and guide individuals and groups in health-related transitions throughout the lifespan. 10. Analyze the links among practice, organizational, population, fiscal, and policy issues to advocate for improved patient outcomes. 5. Administrative Unit Identify where the program would fit within the organizational structure of the university (e.g., The Department of Electrical Engineering within the College of Engineering): College of Nursing

6. Proposed Implementation Date Report the first semester and year that students would enter the program: Fall 2014 7. Contact Person Provide contact information for the person who can answer specific questions about the program: Name: Kathy Missildine, PhD, RN, CNE Title: Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies E-mail: Missildine@tamhsc.edu Phone: 979-436-0150

Program Information I. Need Note: Complete I.A and I.B only if preliminary authority for the program was granted more than four years ago. This includes programs for which the institution was granted broad preliminary authority for the discipline. A. Job Market Need Provide short- and long-term evidence of the need for graduates in the job market. Short Term In Texas, the short-term need for nurse practitioners (NPs) is significant. A primary care physician shortage has created limited access to healthcare for many Texas residents. With only 165 physicians per 100,000 individuals, Texas falls below the national average (220 physicians per 100,000) (Hines, 2013; Texas Department of State Health Services [DSHS], 2012). This affects approximately 2 million individuals who live in a county with the Whole County Healthcare Provider Shortage Area (HPSA) designation and 17 million individuals who live in a Partial County HPSA designation (DSHS, 2012). Unfortunately, the physician shortage is expected to continue. In the United States, the physician population is aging, with almost half of the workforce age 50 years or older (AARP, 2013). Furthermore, younger physicians continue to specialize as opposed to selecting family practice or primary care practice tracks. Only 1 in 4 new physicians are practicing in primary care with this number expected to further decrease to 1 in 5 (CDC, 2011). Brazos County is considered to be a Partial County Medically Underserved Area (MUA), in spite of the presence of a medical school and two (2) nursing schools in the area. Brazos County is surrounded by rural counties designated as Whole County MUAs, as are 73% of all counties in the state of Texas (Texas Department of Rural Affairs, 2010). This is particularly important because nurse practitioners also have a greater tendency to practice in traditionally underserved areas than other primary care providers (IOM, 2011).

Long Term Long-term, the need for primary care services in Texas will only intensify. In addition to the physician shortage, a growing aging population and the entrance of newly insured individuals via federal legislation will increase demand (National Governors Association, 2012). The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is projected to give 4.5 to 6 million Texans new access to health insurance (Hines, 2013; Texas Medical Association, n.d.); most of these individuals will present to primary care settings. Not only will more Texans have insurance, but more individuals are expected to move to Texas. The population of Texas is expected to increase by 71.5% from 2000 to 2040 (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, 2013). These new residents will require primary care services. The 65 year-old and older cohort is rapidly expanding within the state as well (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, 2013). These older Texans will access the healthcare system more frequently, given a higher prevalence of chronic medical conditions. The confluence of these short and long-term factors signals the need for additional NPs. As more and more individuals seek primary care services in Texas (via population growth or new access to insurance), the burden on an already strained system will increase. The Committee on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Initiative on the Future of Nursing at the Institute of Medicine (IOM) (2011) has focused attention on the role of nurses, particularly Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) such as NPs, in meeting this need. The challenge for all primary care providers is to provide competent, efficient and readily available care throughout all stages of life; affordability of cost by both individuals and society at large; and allowance of appropriate patient choices and accountability. According to the IOM (Safriet, 2011), one option to achieve these goals stands out among others increased utilization of APRNs. The IOM notes that APRNs are professionally trained and meet regulatory and financial necessity producing coordinated and costeffective care. The Perryman Group (2012) in a recent report on the economic benefits of the use of APRNs in Texas agrees, stating that the increase use of APRNs will simultaneously improve overall patient outcomes and reduce health care costs. However, the ratio of nurse practitioners to population in Texas is below the national average. In fact, 52 counties in the state have no nurse practitioners according to 2011 statistics, most of these located in the panhandle, west, and south Texas (DSHS, 2012).

B. Student Demand Provide short- and long-term evidence of demand for the program. Short-term Student interest in graduate nursing programs increases each year along with market demand. Surveys conducted by national recruitment firms highlight hiring priorities in family and internal medicine with employers reporting plans to hire more or significantly more NPs within the next year (Simmons, 2011). Within Texas, a search of online job websites using the keyword nurse practitioner reveals ample opportunities; 254 postings on CareerBuilder.com and Jobs.com, 176 postings on Monster.com and 67 postings on the Texas Nurse Practitioners website. Market demand has resulted in nursing careers such as nurse practitioner (NP) appearing in top job rankings (Ford, 2012). For instance, Forbes magazine recently ranked nursing as number 9 on its Best Master s Degree for Jobs list (Smith, 2012). A Needs Assessment Survey conducted of registered nurses (RNs) in the spring of 2013 confirmed interest in a NP program in Central Texas. Two hundred and thirty five (235) RNs residing in a triangle area bordered by Dallas, Houston and San Antonio expressed interest in a family or adult nurse practitioner program with 214 respondents wishing to begin coursework immediately. Most of these respondents reside in a county that has a NP- to-population ratio lower than the national average (DSHS, 2012). Despite student and market demand, many qualified applicants are unable to enter graduate nursing programs. In 2011, over 13,000 qualified applicants were turned down from Master s programs due to lack of space (AACN, 2012); a similar trend is found in Texas. Competition for slots in NP programs is intense. For example, Texas Tech University Health Science Center reported receiving five to six qualified applications for every one opening in their NP program (Wood, 2010). Long-term Long-term student interest in NP programs is expected as the demand for primary care providers increases. Current estimates project the demand for NPs will increase 22 percent by 2018 (Devi, 2011). Students will not only be attracted to NP job opportunities but the chance to serve the state and its citizens as providers of quality, cost-effective care. In Texas, NPs will lessen access to care problems caused from a perfect storm of a state increase in overall population, expansive rural regions, and a growing elderly and uninsured population [that] cannot be met at the current rate of graduating physicians (Conway, 2010).

C. Enrollment Projections Use this table to show the estimated cumulative headcount and full-time student equivalent (FTSE) enrollment for the first five years of the program. (Include majors only and consider attrition and graduation.) YEAR 1 2 3 4 5 Headcount 20 40 40 40 40 Attrition 2 2 2 2 2 Graduation 18 18 18 18 FTSE 13 13 40 40 II. Quality A. Degree Requirements Use this table to show the degree requirements of the program. (Modify the table as needed; if necessary, replicate the table for more than one option.) MSN (FNP) Category Semester Credit Hours General Education Core Curriculum (bachelor s degree only) Required Courses 48 Prescribed Electives (optional thesis) 3 Clock Hours Free Electives Curriculum Use these tables to identify the required courses and prescribed electives of the program. Note with an asterisk (*) courses that would be added if the program is approved. (Add and delete rows as needed. If applicable, replicate the tables for different tracks/options.) MSN (FNP) Curriculum Other (Specify, e.g., internships, (if not included clinical work) above) TOTAL 48-51 Prefix and Number NURS 512 NURS 516 NURS 553 Required Courses SCH Advanced Pathophysiology 3 Advanced Pharmacology 3 Advanced Health Assessment 3

NURS 551 NURS 554 NURS 556 NURS 552 *NURS 520 *NURS 521 *NURS 522 *NURS 523 *NURS 524 *NURS 525 Quality Improvement and Informatics 3 Prevention and Population Health 3 Leadership and Policy 3 Scholarship 3 Advanced Nursing Roles 3 Diagnostics & Procedures 2 Primary Care of Families I 6 Primary Care of Families II 6 Primary Care of Families III 6 Clinical Practicum 4 Prefix and Number NURS 505 Prescribed Elective Courses SCH Thesis (optional) 3 Total Hours 48-51 C. Faculty Use these tables to provide information about Core and Support faculty. Add an asterisk (*) before the name of the individual who will have direct administrative responsibilities for the program. (Add and delete rows as needed.) Name of Core Faculty and Faculty Rank Kara Jones-Schubart Assistant Professor Highest Degree and Awarding Institution Doctor of Nursing Practice George Washington University Courses Assigned in Program NURS 552, 550, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525 % Time Assigned To Program 100% Ridley, Renee Associate Professor Debbie Smith Assistant Professor Karen A. Landry, Assistant Professor Virginia Ann Utterback Assistant Professor Jodie Gary, Assistant Professor *Kathy Missildine, Associate Professor PhD in Nursing, Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO Doctor of Nursing Practice Loyola University, Chicago PhD in Nursing Texas Woman s University Denton, TX PhD Texas Tech University PhD University of Texas at Tyler PhD University of Texas HSC @ Houston *NURS 512, 516. 553 50% *NURS 520 521, 522, 523, 524 50% NUS 554, 552 25% NURS 552 25% NURS 512, 553, 552 25% NURS 556, 551 25%

Jack Moreland, Assistant Professor Jerry Livingston, Assistant Professor Willa Decker, Assistant Professor Patricia Sheridan, Assistant Professor Shelley White-Corey, Assistant Professor PhD Capella University PhD Capella University MSN.,MA.,RN.,FNP-BC University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston MSN, WHNP-BC Columbia University MSN, WHNP-BC University of Texas HSC @ Houston NURS 556 25% NURS 551 25% NURS 522, 523, 524, 525 25% NURS 523, 525 25% NURS 523, 525 25% New Faculty in Year _3_ New Faculty in Year _5_ Name of Support Faculty and Faculty Rank Kevin Gosselin Associate Professor Highest Degree and Awarding Institution PhD., Texas Tech University % Time Courses Assigned Assigned in Program To Program NURS 552 25% D. Library Provide the library director s assessment of library resources necessary for the program. Describe plans to build the library holdings to support the program. Students enrolled in the TAMHSC-CON MSN-FNP program will have full access to all the general education resources that are provided by the General University Library to support undergraduate and graduate level education programs. The Texas A&M University Medical Sciences Library, which provides discipline-specific library service to the TAMHSC, provides a rich complement of electronic and print materials, in addition to regular and timely assistance and instruction in their use, and library spaces for individual study and group collaboration. The Medical Sciences Library has five physical sites: the central administration of the Medical Sciences Library and the University Libraries located in College Station, with specialized on-site collections and services provided at campuses in Bryan, Kingsville, Temple, and Round Rock. The Health Science Center has access to extensive collections through the Texas A&M University Library and the Medical Sciences Library combined. Specifically, access includes more than 4.6 million printed volumes, nearly 950,000 electronic books, over 101,000 electronic

journals, and over 1,200 databases. All libraries have been aggressive in their commitment to licensed electronic resources, acquiring both current and full-run backfile e-journals. Since the majority of the TAMHSC faculty, students and staff use the library virtually, over 75% of MSL s materials budget is spent on electronic resources. MSL subscribes to many resources of particular importance to nursing and education: thousands of electronic journals and books; EBSCO CINAHL Plus with Full Text, the premiere nursing bibliographic database; multiple versions of MEDLINE; the Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews; Nursing Reference Center evidence-based nursing resource; the Joanna Briggs Institute Evidence Based Practice database; ERIC, the education database; PSYCInfo; and Sociological Abstracts, just to name a few. MSL offers a free and extremely well-regarded document delivery and interlibrary loan service to faculty, students and staff, Get it for Me, which provides prompt electronic access to virtually any needed resource not owned or held electronically by the Library. To meet the needs of the distributed Health Science Center campuses, the Medical Sciences Library provides 24-hour access to online resources, plus access to services beyond the hours physical facilities are open and staffed. All electronic resources are available whenever and wherever the resources are needed by means of a proxy server and authentication service. Faculty and staff can suggest the purchase of a resource on the MSL web site; MSL librarians evaluate the request and any item in scope is purchased, with notification sent to the requestor. The MSL librarian liaison to the TAMHSC-CON is located at the TAMHSC Bryan Campus in the Health Professions Education Building with the College of Nursing. She has over twenty years of health sciences library experience and works closely with the faculty, staff and students. She is available for individual and small group consultations in person and online, and provides classroom bibliographic instruction. She will be available to collaborate with the faculty in further developing the collection to meet the demands of the MSN program. MSL will work with the TAMHSC and TAMHSC-CON to determine priorities, manage start-up costs to support a new program, and ensure that essential resources are provided. E. Facilities and Equipment Describe the availability and adequacy of facilities and equipment to support the program. Describe plans for facility and equipment improvements/additions. (IT support, access to campuses ) The MSN-FNP program is an online program except for the 2-3 visits to the Bryan campus and the practicum courses in which students will be placed with preceptors in

the areas where they live. The primary means of communication with all students, regardless of location, is electronic. A learning management system is already in place so no new costs will be associated with the delivery of courses. All course work will be conducted in the online system. Student-faculty and student-student communication will also occur electronically. Faculty will schedule virtual office hours and will conference with students through computer web enhanced programs, web conferencing or by telephone. Information technology support is also centralized within the TAMHSC, allowing for seamless support of all academic programs. No additional expense is involved with this process. Students will have access to the Bryan or Round Rock TAMHSC campuses for utilization of the library, learning resource unit, and/or study areas. F. Accreditation If the discipline has a national accrediting body, describe plans to obtain accreditation or provide a rationale for not pursuing accreditation. The current baccalaureate program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the American Association of Colleges of Nursing s (AACN) accrediting arm and the Texas Board of Nurses (TBON). The proposed graduate program has been developed in accordance with AACN standards, The Essentials of Master s Education in Nursing (2011) and the revised Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs (National Task Force on Quality Nurse Practitioner Education, 2012). The Master of Science in Nursing FNP program will seek approval from the Texas Board of Nursing and accreditation from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing s Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) according to CCNE rules. CCNE will be notified of the addition of the FNP graduate program and an accreditation visit will be requested. The graduates of this program will be eligible for recognition as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the Texas Board of Nursing and eligible to take the Family Nurse Practitioner National Certification Exam through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

III. Costs and Funding Five-Year Costs and Funding Sources - Use this table to show five-year costs and sources of funding for the program. Five-Year Costs Personnel 1 Faculty $1,337,409 Administration $586,582 Graduate Assistants $0 Clerical/Staff $463,089 Other Personnel $617,456 Facilities, Equipment & IT Resources $92,648 Supplies and Materials $28,488 Library 2 $0 Other 3 $197,224 Five-Year Funding Reallocated Funds $1,315,000 Anticipated New Formula Funding 4 $1,149,222 Special Item Funding $0 Designated Tuition $881,280 Other 4 $0 Total Costs $3,322,896 Total Funding $3,345,502 1. *Personnel cost includes benefits for the first, second, and third years. 2. Library costs will not increase with additional students due to a flat rate. 3. Other costs totaling $197,224 include $42,732 for travel, $23,504 for telecommunications, $28,488 for faculty development, and $102,500 for recruitment and accreditation expenses. 4. Formula funding for year two is calculated with a Fall start date in an odd year (FY2015). The base period for FY16-17 is the FTSE for Summer 2014, Fall 2014, and Spring 2015. Due to a Fall 2014 start date, the formula funding is included at 13 FTSE for the 2 nd year (FY16 and 3 rd year (FY17).Report other sources of funding here. In-hand grants, likely future grants, and designated tuition and fees can be included.

Signature Page 1. Adequacy of Funding The chief executive officer shall sign the following statement: I certify that the institution has adequate funds to cover the costs of the new program. Furthermore, the new program will not reduce the effectiveness or quality of existing programs at the institution. Chief Executive Officer Date 2. Board of Regents or Designee Approval A member of the Board of Regents or designee shall sign the following statement: On behalf of the Board of Regents, I approve the program. Board of Regents (Designee) Date of Approval 3. Board of Regents Certification of Criteria for Commissioner of Assistant Commissioner Approval For a program to be approved by the Commissioner or the Assistant Commissioner for Academic Affairs and Research, the Board of Regents or designee must certify that the new program meets the eight criteria under TAC Section 5.50 (b): The criteria stipulate that the program shall: (1) be within the institution s current Table of Programs; (2) have a curriculum, faculty, resources, support services, and other components of a degree program that are comparable to those of high quality programs in the same or similar disciplines at other institutions; (3) have sufficient clinical or in-service sites, if applicable, to support the program; (4) be consistent with the standards of the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and, if applicable, with the standards or disciplinespecific accrediting agencies and licensing agencies; (5) attract students on a long-term basis and produce graduates who would have opportunities for employment; or the program is appropriate for the development of a well-rounded array of basic baccalaureate degree programs at the institution; (6) not unnecessarily duplicate existing programs at other institutions; (7) not be dependent on future Special Item funding (8) have new five-year costs that would not exceed $2 million. On behalf of the Board of Regents, I certify that the new program meets the criteria specified under TAC Section 5.50 (b). Board of Regents (Designee) Date

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FTE Personnel Involved in Delivery of New Program NOTE: Reassignment = reallocation(s) Personnel Program Administration New Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Reassignment 1 1 TOTAL CORE Faculty SUPPORT Faculty Graduate Student Assts Clerical/Other Support New Reassignment 1.17 1.08 2.25 New Reassignment.11.11 New Reassignment New 4 4 Reassignment New 4 4 TOTAL 5-Year TOTAL/TOTAL Reassignment 2.17 1.19 3.36 New 4 Reassignment 3.36 NOTE: Reassignment = reallocation(s)

NEW COSTS TO THE INSTITUTION OF THE PROGRAM/ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE (TAMUS modified) Complete this chart to indicate the dollar costs to the institution that are anticipated from the change requested. Cost Category Cost Sub- Category 1 st Year 2 nd Year 3 rd Year 4 th Year 5 th Year TOTALS Faculty Salaries (New) (Reassignments) $156,971 $317,968 $327,503 $263,534 $271,433 $1,337,409 Program Administration (New) (Reassignments) Clerical/Staff (New) $121,600 $125,248 $129,004 $103,808 $106,922 $586,582 Other Personnel (New) (Reassignments) $96,000 $98,880 $101,845 $81,953 $84,411 $463,089 Supplies & Materials Library Equipment& IT Resources** Facilities Other (Identify) TOTALS (Reassignments) $128,000 $131,840 $135,795 $109,272 $112,549 $617,456 $4,936 $5,888 $5,888 $5,888 $5,888 $28,488 $57,647 $15,201 $6,600 $6,600 $6,600 $92,648 $36,912 $40,078 $40,078 $40,078 $40,078 $197,224 $602,066 $735,103 $746,713 $611,133 $627,881 $3,322,896

ANTICIPATED SOURCES OF FUNDING Note: Use this chart to indicate the dollar amounts anticipated from various sources. Use the additional explanation section that follows this page to specify as completely as possible each non-formula funding source. Funding Category 1 st Year 2 nd Year 3 rd Year 4 th Year 5 th Year TOTALS I. Formula Income* $140,942 $140,942 $433,669 $433,669 $1,149,222 II. Other State Funding* $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 III. Reallocation of Existing Resources* $505,000 $400,000 $410,000 $0 $0 $1,315,000 IV. Federal Funding* (In-hand only) V. Other Funding* $97,920 $195,840 $195,840 $195,840 $195,840 $881,280 TOTALS $602,920 $736,782 $746,782 $629,509 $629,509 $3,345,502 Note: Formula funding for year two is calculated with a Fall start date in an odd year (FY2015). The base period for FY16-17 is the FTSE for Summer 2014, Fall 2014, and Spring 2015. With a Fall 2014 start date, formula funding is included at 13 FTSE for the 2 nd year (FY16) and 3 rd year (FY17).