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Family Nurse Practitioner Program in Texas - TX
By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: January, 15 2011
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In 2008-2009, 39% of Texan adults reported having children compared to the 35% of all adults in the country. In the Lone Star State, which boasts an adult population of over 14 million, this is the equivalent of approximately 5.6 million adults. With so many families needing medical attention to ensure their health and well-being, the state’s number of nurse practitioners—8,000—makes clear why more individuals are needed to enter family nurse practitioner programs in Texas. Certainly, the supply-demand ratio in this state mandates more individuals develop this area of medical expertise to help Texans both avoid and, when necessary, overcome ailments.
Hospitals including CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital, Memorial Hermann Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital and the Baylor Medical Centers are known for the care and treatment they make available to the state’s 24 million people. Family nurse practitioner programs in Texas that provide instruction in health assessment, neuropsychopathology and research methods, enable individuals to attain a master of science in nursing (MSN) with an emphasis on family medicine.
Graduates can either work collaboratively with doctors to conduct examinations and to help assess patient concerns or practice independently as care providers who oversee all aspects of medical practice.
Family Nurse Practitioner Schools in Texas
- MS in Nursing (RN Required)
- BS in Nursing (RN Required)
- MS in Nursing - Nursing/Health Care Education
- Corpus Christi
- Diploma: Patient Care Assistant/Technician
