Masters & Post-Masters of Science in Nursing Programs

Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing - Graduate Program 6436 Fannin Street, Suite 909, Houston, Texas 77042 Office: (713) 797-7011 Fax: (713) 797-7012 Email: graduatenursing@pvamu.edu APPLICATION PACKET 2008-2009 Masters & Post-Masters of Science in Nursing Programs MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner MSN - Nurse Administration MSN - Nurse Education Post-MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner Post-MSN - Nurse Administration Post-MSN - Nurse Education Administration Dr. Betty N. Adams Professor & Dean, College of Nursing Dr. Jennifer Goodman Professor, Coordinator of Nurse Education & Director of Graduate Nursing Program Dr. Vivian Dawkins Associate Professor & Coordinator, Nurse Administration Program Ms. Gloria Rose Assistant Professor & Coordinator, Family Nurse Practitioner Program Staff Ms. Crystal Edwards Administrative Assistant, Graduate Nursing Programs Dr. Forest Smith Director of Student Services & Scholarships, College of Nursing Ms. Shirley Hutchins Laboratory Coordinator, College of Nursing

Graduate Nursing Faculty & Office of the Graduate School College of Nursing 6 6436 Fannin Street Houston, TX 77030 Graduate Nursing Faculty Family Nurse Practitioner Ms. Gloria Rose, Assistant Professor & Coordinator, Family Nurse Practitioner Dr. Chloe Gaines, Associate Professor, Family Nurse Practitioner Program Dr. Pamela Willson, Associate Professor, Family Nurse Practitioner Program Ms. Jane Anderson, Instructor, Family Nurse Practitioner Program Ms. Shirely Levenson, Instructor, Family Nurse Practitioner Program Ms. Effie Nix, Instructor, Family Nurse Practitioner Program Dr. Jeffery Sherer, Instructor, Family Nurse Practitioner Program Mr. Patrick Moore, Instructor, Family Nurse Practitioner Program Nurse Administration Dr. Vivian Dawkins, Associate Professor & Coordinator, Nurse Administration Ms. Karen Pancheri, Instructor Dr. John Dyck, Associate Professor & Director, College of Business Nurse Education Dr. Jennifer Goodman, Professor, Coordinator of Nurse Education, & Director of Graduate Nursing Programs Dr. JoAnn Blake, Professor, Nurse Education Dr. Vera Harmon, Associate Professor, Nurse Education Dr. Mindi Miller, Associate Professor, Nurse Education Dr. Ruth Caggins, Associate Professor, Nurse Education Office of the Graduate School (Wilhelmina F. Delco Building, Suite 120) P.O. Box 519; MS 2800, Prairie View, Texas 77446 Office: (936) 261-3500 Fax: (936) 261-3529 Graduate School Office Administration Dr. William Parker, Dean of the Graduate School Ms. Sheila Williams, Administrative Assistant to the Dean Ms. Carolyn Wedeking, Administrative Assistant & Nursing Representative Ms. Andrea Miles, Administrative Assistant/International Representative

4 Step - Application Process: 1. Complete application and the three recommendations. 2. Have OFFICIAL transcripts from all universities/colleges attended sent to the address below. 3. Make check or money order payable to Prairie View A&M University. 4. Send completed ORIGINAL application packet to: ATTN: CRYSTAL EDWARDS Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing - Graduate Program 6436 Fannin Street, Suite 909 Houston, TX 77030 Side Note: ** College of Nursing Deadlines for Applications are the following: Fall Admission - June 1 st (Late application Due by June 15 th ) Spring Admission - October 1 st (Late application Due by October 15 th ) Summer Admission - March 1 st (Late application Due by March 15 th ) - The Application fee is $50.00. If the deadline is missed there will be a late fee of $15 applied to your application fee.

Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing Graduate Program: Criteria for Admission The applicant must also meet the following criteria for admission for graduate study in the College of Nursing: 1. Submit official transcripts covering all periods of enrollment in institutions of higher education. 2. Satisfactorily complete a basic statistics course and a health assessment course. 3. Possess a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of coursework toward the undergraduate nursing degree and a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B average) in all prior graduate course work. 4. Submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores that are within ten (10) years. 5. Submit three (3) letters of recommendation from professional nurses, one of which must be from a former nursing faculty. 6. Present a current resume or curriculum vita. 7. Present official documentation of a negative criminal background check and drug screening tests. 8. Complete an individual interview with graduate faculty/committee.

Application for Admission The Graduate School Prairie View A&M University 6436 Fannin Street, Suite 909 Houston, TX 77030 Website: www.pvamu.edu College of Nursing Phone: (713) 797-7011 Fax: (713) 797-7012 The Graduate School Phone: (936) 261-3500 Fax: (936) 261-4521 WHEN TO APPLY For admission to a masters program, at least 2 months should be allowed for processing. International applicants should allow more time for the application process. Applicants interested in assistantships should apply even earlier and contact the respective departments for information. The deadlines for admission are: Spring October 1 Summer March 1 Fall June 1 Send application and information to the Graduate School: Prairie View A&M University, 6436 Fannin Street, Suite 909 Houston, TX 77030 APPLICATION Applicants for admission must hold a Bachelor s of Science in Nursing Degree from an accredited institution or must expect to receive the degree, before matriculating in the Prairie View A&M University Graduate School. An applicant to a degree program will be evaluated for admission when the following are submitted to the Graduate School: (1) the Application for Admission, (2) the $50.00 (non-refundable) application fee, (An additional $15.00 Late Fee is required if application is received past deadline), (3) official transcripts from EACH institution attended, which must be forwarded directly from the institution(s). Transcripts Issued to Student will ONLY be accepted in a sealed envelope. Applicants must include ALL institutions attended regardless of the number or type of credits taken, terms attended, or whether transfer credits are reflected on another transcript, (4) Three letters of recommendation. (5) The Graduate Records Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) must be taken within the first 12 hours. The test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all non-native speakers of English must be taken before you can be admitted to the University. International students must have their transcripts evaluated by: EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIAL EVALUATORS, INC. (Form should be requested from the office of the Graduate School). A notarized Affidavit of Support is required for all International students. International students must submit ALL admission materials before admission. STANDARDIZED TESTS GRADUATE RECORDS EXAMINATION (GRE) All applicants for admission to a graduate degree program (other than business) must submit valid scores (scores obtained within the last 10 years) from the GRE General Test to the Graduate School. The GRE is administered by the Educational Testing Service. If a copy of the current GRE Information & Registration Bulletin is unavailable at a nearby institution, write to: Graduate Records Examinations, Educational Testing Service, Box 6000, Princeton, NJ 08541-6000, USA, or on-line via the World Wide Web at: http://www.gre.org. GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSION TEST (GMAT) Valid GMAT scores (scores obtained within the last 10 years) are required of applicants seeking admission to the graduate program Master of Business Administration. The GMAT is administered by the Educational Testing Service. If a copy of the current GMAT Bulletin of Information and Registration Form is unavailable at a nearby institution, write to: Graduate Management Admission Test, Educational Testing Service, Box 6103, Princeton, NJ 08541-6103, USA or on-line via the World Wide Web at: http://www.gmat.org. TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL) Valid TOEFL scores (scores obtained within the last 10 years) are required of all non-native speakers of English applying for admission to the Graduate School. If a copy of the current bulletin of Information for TOEFL is unavailable at a nearby institution, write to: TOEFL Services, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 0841-6151, USA or on-line via the World Wide Web at: http://webl.toefl.org. REGISTRATION Formal admission to the Graduate School must be initiated before registration for graduate courses can be honored. Please contact the Registrar s Office at (936) 857-2025 for current registration dates and times TB SKIN TEST All applicants must have on file at Owens-Franklin Health Center documentation of the results of a TB skin test taken and read after June 1, 1996. The TB skin test is available at the health center for a fee of $5.00. However, you may choose to take the test elsewhere (your private physician, Public Health Center, etc.). The results of your test must be on file before you can complete the registration process. Note: An incomplete application package will remain on file for one year.

Application for Admission The Graduate School Prairie View A&M University 6436 Fannin Street, Suite 909 Houston, Texas 77030 Please print or type all information. Where a date is indicated, please use the month number(mm), day number (DD), and two Positions for the year (YY). For example, May 8, 2008 would be 05/08/08. 1. NAME Last First M.I. OTHER LEGAL NAME(s) 2. GENDER M F 3. DATE OF BIRTH 4. SSN* * In accordance with the Right to Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-X579, Sect 7, applicants for admission are requested to voluntarily report their Social Security Number (S.S.No.) on this form. The S.S. No. is used for identification and record keeping purposes. 5. PERMANENT ADDRESS (No. And Street Name) CITY AND STATE ZIP CODE COUNTRY 6. MAILING ADDRESS (No. And Street Name) CITY AND STATE ZIP CODE COUNTRY 7. 8. 9. END DATE (MM/DD/YY) HOME PHONE (Area Code and Phone No.) CELL & OFFICE PHONE (Area Code and Phone No.) OF MAILING ADDRESS 10. E-MAIL ADDRESS 11. INDICATE ETHNICITY (This information is voluntary and will be used in a nondiscriminatory manner, consistent with applicable civil rights laws) A. African American/ Black B. Caucasian/White C. Asian American/ Pacific Islander D. Hispanic/ Mexican American Puerto Rican Other Hispanic E. American Indian/ Alaskan Native F. Other Ethnic Group 12. Are you a citizen of the United States If NO, Indicate Country Visa Status PERMANENT RESIDENCE COUNTRY Yes No 13. If your permanent address is in Texas, indicate the beginning date (MM/DD/YY) of your current residency: 14. INDICATE INTENDED DEGREE/MAJOR (See List of Degrees/Majors offered) 15. CERTIFICATION ANTICIPATED (See List of Certifications offered) 16. INDICATE INTENDED SEMSESTER OR ADMISSION: Spring 20 Summer 20 Fall 20 17a. Have you previously applied 17b. Have you previously been admitted to PVAMU Graduate School? YES NO 18a. Have you previously enrolled in PVAMU Graduate School? YES NO to PVAMU Graduate School? YES NO 18b. Have you previously been admitted as a PVAMU undergraduate? YES NO 19. Do you plan to study Full Time Part Time 20. Do you wish to be considered for a Graduate Assistantship? YES NO (If YES, Please correspond directly with the Graduate Coordinator of your proposed degree program)

The Graduate School Application for Admission Pg. 2 21. List in chronological order all colleges, universities (including PVAMU), and professional schools attended. Applicants must include all institutions, regardless of the number of type of credits taken, terms attended, or whether transfer credits are reflected on other transcripts. INSTITUTION, CITY STATE FROM (MM/YY) TO (MM/YY) MAJOR & DEGREE (MM/YY OF GRADUATION) Official transcripts from EACH college or university attended must be requested and forwarded directly from the institution(s) to the Graduate School. Failure to indicate institution(s) attended may result in refusal of admission, no transfer of credits, suspension, and/or expulsion from the University, if discovered subsequently. 22. List other relevant activities since high school (employment, military service, etc.) You may omit summer and part time work. EMPLOYER KIND OF WORK OR ACTIVITY FROM (MM/YY) TO (MM/YY) 23. List three persons acquainted with your academic experiences whom you have requested to send letters of reference. NAME POSITION ADDRESS (NO., STREET NAME, CITY, STATE AND ZIP) 24. Indicate which of the following tests you have taken or are scheduled to take and the date (MM/DD/YY). GRE Required by the Graduate School for all degree students except MBA GMAT Required for MBA TOEFL Valid scores are required of all non-native speakers of English. GENERAL (Date) (Date) (Date) (Valid for 10 years from test date) (Valid for 10 years from test date) (Valid for 10 years from test date) A nonrefundable application fee of $50.00 (check or money order made out to PVAMU) must accompany this application. (An Additional $15.00 Late fee is required if application is submitted after application deadline). PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH I certify to the best of my knowledge the information heron is true. I understand that any misrepresentation of facts on this application could be cause for refusal of admission, no transfer credit, suspension, and or expulsion from the University, if discovered subsequently. Furthermore, I understand that If I have a prior academic record at the University under a different name, that record will be changed to reflect the name on this application. 25. Date and Signature (Your signature is required for processing) Please ensure that this application is complete in its entirety! An incomplete application will delay processing.

RECOMMENDATION OF APPLICANT TO THE PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL Applicant s Last Name First Middle/Maiden Address P.O. Box or Street City State Zip Code Telephone Number: Social Security Number: Note: Student may waive any right of access to this Recommendation of Applicant form under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. This Act entitles students to inspect their records, including recommendations I,, waive the above right of access. 1. How long have you known the applicant? Years: Months: 2. Are you familiar with the applicant s academic ability? If yes, how would you rate him/her? Top 10% Top 25% Top 50% Lower 50% 3. Are you familiar with the applicants job performance? If yes, how would you rate him/her? Excellent Above Average Average Below Average 4. Would you recommend this applicant for graduate school explaining why? If you answer was no, please write a brief statement explaining why. 5. How would you rate the applicant on the following: Criteria Excellent Good Fair Average Poor Unable to rate Intellectual Ability Maturity Motivation Leadership Ability Interpersonal Skills Oral Skills Writing Quantitative Skills (Turn over to page 2)

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PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL A listing of Guidelines and Target Dates for Selected Graduate School Procedures PROCEDURES UNIVERSITY CONTACTS COMPLETION DATES Application for Admission to Graduate/ Post Baccalaureate Study Appointment of Advisor Registration Graduate School Department Head Graduate Program Advisor and the Graduate School March 1, for Summer I & II July 1, for Fall Semester November 1, for Spring Semester Upon Receipt of Admission to Graduate Program During Registration Period Development of Degree Plan Graduate Program Advisor During 1 st Semester of Enrollment after Acceptance into Graduate Program Degree Plan Filed with the Graduate School Graduate Program Advisor Upon Completion of 12 Semester Hours of Graduate Courses Application to Candidacy for Graduate Degree Graduate Program Advisor Upon Admission to Candidacy for Graduate Courses Selection of Thesis Advisory Committee (Thesis Students Only) Schedule Final Exam (Thesis/Performing Arts Students Only) Submit Final Copies of Thesis and Certification of Completion of Thesis and Thesis Exam Application For Graduation Graduate Advisor, Department Head and Graduate School Graduate Advisor, Thesis Advisory Committee and Graduate School Thesis Advisory Committee And Graduate School Graduate Advisor, Department Head and Office of the Registrar At Lease 6 Months Prior to Date of Intended Graduation At Least 1 Month Prior to Date or Intended Graduation At Least 2 Weeks Prior to Date of Intended Graduation Beginning of Intended Semester of Graduation

PV COLLEGE OF NURSING Master of Science MSN Family Nurse Practitioner The nurse practitioner program is built upon the concept of providing primary health care services across the client s life span. The curriculum is designed to teach advanced nurse practitioner students to foster independent and/or collaborative practice for families, individuals, and groups within the context of the community. Students follow clients across their lifespan utilizing clinical research findings, health system management skills, and professionalism within a caring environment. Consumer advocacy and client decisionmaking regarding health priorities are also key concepts within the curriculum. MS Degree Program Requirements (Part-Time & Full-Time curriculum sequence are available) Family Nurse Practitioner Core Courses 12 Credits NURS 5013 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing 3 NURS 5003 Transcultural Family Health Care in 3 Rural & Urban Settings NURS 5133 Clinical Nursing Research 3 NURS 5713 Health Policy 3 Advanced Practice Core Courses 15 Credits NURS 5023 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NURS 5033 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 NURS 5042 Role Theory and Ethics in Advanced 2 Practice Nursing NURS 5214 Advanced Health Assessment with 4 Practicum/Lab NURS 5763 Financial Management in Advanced 3 Nursing Practice Nurse Practitioner Specialty Core Courses 17 Credits NURS 5215 Primary Health Care for Childbearing/ 5 Childrearing Family NURS 5245 Primary Health care for the Adult and 5 Elderly NURS 5257 Management of Complex Health Problems 7 *Elective 3 Credits Select from: NURS 5743 Writing for Publication 3 NURS 5753 HIV/AIDS Issues and Challenges 3 NURS 5983 Special Topics 3 NURS 5993 Independent Study 3 Thesis or Non-thesis Option 6 Credits NURS 5743 Writing for publication 3 One Elective Course 3 Or NURS 5803 Thesis: Proposal Writing 3 NURS 5903 Thesis 3 Total Credits 53 *Selected 5000 level or above courses from other programs may be accepted as electives with petition to and approval from the Program Director.

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY College of Nursing - Graduate Nursing Program - Family Nurse Practitioner Full & Part-Time Course Curriculum Sequences Full Time FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER SUMMER SEMESTER (YEAR 1) (YEAR 1) (YEAR 1) N5013 Theoretical Foundations N5003 Transcultural Family N5033 Adv. Pathophysiology N5023 Adv. Pharmacology N5133 Clinical Research N5214 Adv. Hlth Assessment* N5042 Role Theory & Ethics N5245 Adult/Elderly* N5713 Health Policy (YEAR 2) (YEAR 2) N5215 Childbearing/Rearing* N5257 Mgt of Complex Hlth Problems N5763 Financial Management N5903 Thesis or Elective N5xxx Elective N5743 Writing for Publication Or N5803 Thesis Part Time FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER SUMMER SEMESTER (YEAR 1) (YEAR 1) (YEAR 1) N5013 Theoretical Foundations N5003 Transcultural Family N5023 Adv. Pharmacology N5133 Clinical Research N5713 Health Policy N5743 Writing for Publication or N5803 Thesis (YEAR 2) (YEAR 2) (YEAR 2) N5033 Adv. Pathophysiology N5xxx Elective Or N5803 Thesis N5214 Adv. Hlth Assessment* N5042 Role Theory & Ethics N5245 Adult/Elderly* (YEAR 3) (YEAR 3) N5215 Childbearing/Rearing* N5257 Mgt of Complex Hlth Problems * N5763 Financial Management N5xxx Elective Or N5903 Thesis * N5214, N5215, N5245 & N5257 Are all clinical courses

PV MSN Nurse Education COLLEGE OF NURSING Master of Science The Master of Science in Nursing with a major in Nurse Education prepares baccalaureate prepared nurses to teach in a variety of settings including the teaching of patients and their families, nursing students, nursing staff and health consumers. Through a four course sequence students gain necessary teaching knowledge and skills to prepare them to become nurse educators, a complex role that requires both pedagogical and clinical competency. The nurse education track requires students to complete 12 semester credit hours in nurse education courses as well as 14 semester credit hours of core courses required of all graduate students and 10 semester credit hours of advanced practice core courses. A 120 hour teaching practicum is required of students as well as completing the thesis or non-thesis option consisting of 6 semester credit hours; degree completion requires 42 semester credit hours. MS Degree Program Requirements (Part-Time & Full-Time curriculum sequence are available) Nurse Education Core Courses 14 Credits NURS 5013 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing 3 NURS 5003 Transcultural Family Health Care in 3 Rural & Urban Settings NURS 5042 Role Theory and Ethics in Advanced 2 Practice Nursing NURS 5133 Clinical Nursing Research 3 NURS 5713 Health Policy 3 Advanced Practice Core Courses 10 Credits NURS 5023 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NURS 5033 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 NURS 5214 Advanced Health Assessment 4 Nurse Education Courses 12 Credits NURS 5303 Program & Curriculum 3 NURS 5313 Instructional Strategies & Methods 3 NURS 5323 Evaluation in Nursing Education 3 NURS 5333 Nursing Education Role Practicum 3 Thesis or Non-thesis Option 6 Credits NURS 5743 Writing for publication 3 One Elective Course 3 Or NURS 5803 Thesis: Proposal Writing 3 NURS 5903 Thesis 3 Total Credits 42

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY College of Nursing - Graduate Nursing Program - Nurse Education Full & Part-Time Course Curriculum Sequences Full Time FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER SUMMER SEMESTER (YEAR 1) (YEAR 1) (YEAR 1) N5133 Clinical Research N5023 Adv. Pharmacology N5042 Role Theory Ethics N5214 Adv. Health Assessment N5013 Theoretical Foundation N5003 Transultural Family N5033 Adv. Pathophysiology N5303 Program & Curriculum N5313 Instructional Strategies & Methods/ N5903 Thesis or N5983 Elective N5713 Health Policy N5743 Writing for Publication or N5803 -Thesis (YEAR 2) (YEAR 2) (YEAR 2) N5323 Evaluation in Nursing Education N5333 Nursing Education Practicum Part Time FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER SUMMER SEMESTER (YEAR 1) (YEAR 1) (YEAR 1) N5133 Clinical Research N5023 Adv. Pharmacology N5013 Theoretical Foundation N5003 Transcultual Family N5033-Adv. Pathophysiology NURS 5743 Writing for Publication or N5903-Thesis N5713-Health Policy or N5803 -Thesis or N5983 -Elective (YEAR 2) (YEAR 2) (YEAR 2) N5042- Role Theory Ethics N5214 Advanced Health Assessment (YEAR 3) (YEAR 3) (YEAR 3) N5323 Evaluation in Nursing Education N5333- Nursing Education Practicum N5303 Program & Curriculum N5313 Instructional Strategies & Methods Rev. 2/2008

PV COLLEGE OF NURSING Master of Science MSN Nursing Administration The Master of Science in Nursing degree with a concentration in nursing administration prepares nurses to serve in a variety of leadership and managerial roles within the health care delivery system. The nursing administration track requires students to complete the MSN program core courses (14 SCH), 12 credits in nursing administration and 9 credit hours of electives in graduate level business courses or health informatics. Business courses provide the student the opportunity to learn business skills that further enhance their administrative backgrounds where health informatics courses provide a background in the area of informatics. The student completes 6 credit hours of either a thesis or non-thesis research option. The course of study prepares nurses to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center's basic certification examination for Nurse Administrators. MS Degree Program Requirements (Part-Time & Full-Time curriculum sequence are available) Nursing Administration Core Courses 14 Credits NURS 5013 Nursing Theory 3 NURS 5133 Clinical Nursing Research 3 NURS 5713 Health Policy 3 NURS 5003 Transcultural Nursing 3 NURS 5042 Role Theory and Ethics in Advanced 2 Practice Nursing Nursing Administration Courses 12 Credits NURS 5403 Adm I Organizational Theory 3 NURS 5413 Adm II Health Care Management 3 NURS 5423 Adm III Health Care Economics & 3 Financial Management NURS 5433 Adm IV Nursing Administration 3 Role Practicum Graduate Business elective Business courses, Business administration or Accounting or Health Informatics 9 credits Thesis or Non-thesis Option 6 Credits NURS 5743 Writing for publication 3 One elective course 3 Or NURS 5803 Thesis: Proposal Writing 3 NURS 5903 Thesis 3 Total Credits 41

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY College of Nursing - Graduate Nursing Program - Nurse Administration Full & Part-Time Course Curriculum Sequences Full Time FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER SUMMER SEMESTER (YEAR 1) (YEAR 1) (YEAR 1) N5133 Clinical Research N5042 Role Theory Ethics N5403 ADM I: Organizational Theory N5013 Theoretical Foundation N5003 Transultural Family N5983 Health Informatics or B5xxx Business Course Elective N5423 ADMIII Health Care Economics & Financial Management N5983 Health Informatics or B5xxx Business Course Elective N5903 Thesis or N5983 Elective N5713 Health Policy N5403 ADMII Health Care Management N5743 Writing for Publication or N5803 -Thesis (YEAR 2) (YEAR 2) (YEAR 2) N5433 ADM IV: Nurse Administration Practicum N5983 Health Informatics or B5xxx Business Course Elective Part Time FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER SUMMER SEMESTER (YEAR 1) (YEAR 1) (YEAR 1) N5133 Clinical Research N5042 Role Theory Ethics N5013 Theoretical Foundation N5003 Transultural Family N5983 Health Informatics or B5xxx Business Course Elective N5983 Nursing Elective or N5903 Thesis N5713 Health Policy N5743 Writing for Publication or N5803 Thesis (YEAR 2) (YEAR 2) (YEAR 2) N5403 ADM I: Organizational Theory N5983 Health Informatics or B5xxx Business Course Elective N5423 ADMIII Health Care Economics & Financial Management N5403 ADMII Health Care Management N5983 Health Informatics or B5xxx Business Course Elective (YEAR 3) (YEAR 3) (YEAR 3) N5433 ADM IV: Nurse Administration Practicum Rev. 2/2008

PVCOLLEGE OF NURSING Post-Master s Certification Nurse Administration The Nurse Administration concentration prepares nurses to serve in a variety of leadership and managerial roles within the health care delivery system. The nurse administration post master s certification track is open to students holding a master degree and desire certification as nurse administrators. Students are required to complete 12 credit hours in nursing administration and 9 credit hours in graduate level business courses or health informatics. Business courses provide the students the opportunity to learn business skills that further enhance their administrative backgrounds where health informatics courses provide a background in the area of informatics. The course of study prepares the students to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center s basic certification examination for Nurse Administrators. Nurse Administration Courses 12 Credits NURS 5403 Adm I Organizational Theory 3 NURS 5413 Adm II Health Care Management 3 NURS 5423 Adm III Health Care Economics & 3 Financial Management NURS 5433 Adm IV - Nursing Administration 3 Role Practicum Nurse Education The Nurse Education post master s certification track prepares nurses to teach in a variety of settings including the teaching of patients and their families, nursing students, nursing staff and health consumers. Through a four course sequence students gain necessary knowledge and skills to prepare them to become nurse educators, a complex role that requires both pedagogical and clinical competency. The nurse education post master s track requires students to complete 12 semester credit hours in nurse education courses and a 120 hour teaching practicum. An additional 10 course credits in Advanced Pharmacology, Advanced Pathophysiology, and Advanced Health Assessment are essential if not previously taken. The course of study prepares the students to take the National League For Nursing Certified Nurse Educator Examination after serving as a nurse educator for two or more years. Nurse Education Course 12 Credits NURS 5303 Program & Curriculum 3 NURS 5313 Instructional Strategies & Methods 3 NURS 5323 Evaluation in Nursing Education 3 NURS 5333 Nursing Education Role Practicum 3

PVCOLLEGE OF NURSING Post-Master s Certification (cont d) Family Nurse Practitioner The Family Nurse Practitioner post-master s certification track prepares master s prepared nurses to provide primary health care to clients, families and communities. Students take core and advanced practice nursing courses covering theoretical foundations for nursing practice, health systems and models, advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, nursing research and advanced health assessment. Nurse practitioner specialty courses emphasize the care of women and children, adult, and geriatric patients and their families. The total number of credit hours required is 53, which includes 780 clinical practice hours. The Family Nurse Practitioner concentration requires students to complete, 15 credit hours of specialty courses, 17 credits hours family nurse practitioner. Clinical experiences occur in urban and rural settings. The course of study prepares nurses to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center s certification examination for Family Nurse Practitioner. Advanced Practice Courses 15 Credits NURS 5023 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NURS 5033 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 NURS 5042 Role Theory and Ethics 2 NURS 5214 Advanced Health Assessment 4 NURS 5763 Financial Management 3 Nurse Practitioner Specialty Courses 17 Credits NURS 5215 Primary Care for the Childbearing/ 5 Childrearing Family NURS 5245 Primary Health Care for the Adult and Elderly 5 NURS 5257 Management of Complex Health Problems 7 Admission Requirements General policies relating to admission to the graduate school, advanced placement, progression, grievance and graduation can be found in the Prairie View A&M University Graduate School catalog. Also, students must meet the following requirements for admission to graduate study in the Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing: 1. Master of Science Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). 2. Basic statistics course completed. 3. Basic course in health assessment completed. 4. Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Texas or application for licensure in progress. 5. Minimum Grade Point Average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in upper division nursing courses. 6. Two years experience as a Professional Registered Nurse. 7. Three (3) satisfactory professional/academic letters of recommendation. 8. A current resume. 9. Official documentation of a negative criminal background check and drug screening test. 10. An interview is required of qualified applicants. 11. Complete College of Nursing Graduate of Foreign Nursing Schools (COGFNS) admission requirements International Students must have transcripts evaluated by Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. Note: Curriculum sequences for all Post-Master certificates are not provided in the application packet, to provide each student a perfect fit, the program advisor will develop degree plans.