Family Practice Nurse Degree

A Family Practice Nursing professional or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is a branch of nursing that focused on both comprehensive and continuous care for a family and their family members for all genders, ages, diseases, and body systems. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer family practice nurse degrees.

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Texas A&M International University

West End Washington St, Laredo, TX

Texas A&M International University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Laredo, Texas and publically funded. Nearly six thousand students enroll at A&M yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs A&M offers:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Very common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to A&M are between 16 - 20 for the ACT exam, or 820 - 990 on the SAT exam. 48% of students that apply are admitted to A&M, of which 34 percent choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs close to $5,900 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $14,000 annually. A&M may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Texas A&M International University Dustdevils participate in several athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students who wish to see more about A&M may check out their website at http://tamiu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Family Practice Nurse Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Texas A&M International University offers a master's degree program in family practice nurse.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Nurse Practitioners

Description

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).