Online courses for working RNs
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Career Outcomes
Nurse practitioners can work independently as private practitioners or as key providers on health care teams. Job growth for these nursing professionals is bright, with demand for nurse practitioners projected to increase 46% by 2033, with 31,900 job openings annually, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The median annual salary for nurse practitioners was $129,210, as of May 2024, with the highest levels of employment in the following industries:*
MSN FNP Program Experience
CCNE-Aligned
The MSN FNP curriculum is aligned with American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials and adheres to National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) National Task Force (NTF) Standards, ensuring students experience a high-quality, evidence-based curriculum.
Why Choose the MSN FNP Program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
About Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant and diverse doctoral research institution, recognized for its academic programs and renowned faculty. It’s the premier urban doctoral-granting institution in South Texas, supporting an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) test site, three institutes, and more than 40 research centers and labs. TAMU-CC proudly continues its heritage of teaching excellence, innovation, and community engagement through online learning.
Ranks No. 2 in Texas and No. 12 in the nation among the Nursing Programs for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report for 2025.
Recognized as the No. 1 FNP Degree Program for 2023 by Intelligent.com, which ranks schools according to academic quality, graduation rate, cost and return on investment, and student resources.
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ONLINE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER (MSN FNP)
South Texas is among many regions in the U.S. facing a shortage of primary care providers. You can help fill critical health care needs in your community while expanding your scope of practice with the Online Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN FNP) program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC).
The online MSN FNP is a part-time program that serves working nurses who hold their Texas registered nurse (RN) license and are ready to serve their patient community as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs).
As a student in the online program, you’ll have the opportunity to complete clinical hours in a health care setting that aligns with your interests, under the guidance of service-minded faculty who are deeply committed to student success and community impact.
It’s time to advance your nursing practice and expand your community impact. It all starts at TAMU-CC.
Expand Your Nursing Practice as an APRN
Clinical hours focused on the delivery of healthcare to families
100% American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) exam pass rate for 2024 MSN FNP graduates
The MSN FNP program emphasizes hands-on training and practice-ready nursing knowledge, preparing graduates who possess the leadership skills and clinical competencies necessary to pursue certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) and ANCC exams.
During your time in the program, you will:
- Participate in two on-campus “skills days” that provide hands-on training and assessment of skills, including physical exams, suturing, and reading X-rays
- Complete clinical hours in your choice of health care settings, such as large hospitals, rural clinics, and underserved communities, in addition to taking courses online
- Experience opportunities to apply your skills during an annual community wellness event within dedicated clinics
Hospitals
Medical Annual Salary: $137,790
Outpatient Care Centers
Median Annual Salary: $137,640
Median Annual Salary: $129,820
Offices of Physicians
Educational Services
Median Annual Salary: $132,070
* Salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
Ranks No. 2 in Texas and No. 37 in the nation among the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs by U.S. News & World Report for 2025.
Strong Graduate Outcomes
Graduates of the MSN FNP program consistently achieve outstanding certification exam results, with a 97% pass rate on the AANPCB exam and a 100% pass rate on the ANCC exam among the 2024 cohort.
The next class start date is approaching. Don’t wait to take the next step!
Offices of Other Health Practitioners
Median Annual Salary: $117,780
