Prairie View A&M University

Nursing Programs

• $29,268 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
• $16,905 In-State Graduate Tuition*

• Program
  Format
  Tuition
  Score
• Family Nurse Practitioner FNP - BSN to MSN
  On-Campus Program
  $18,285 In-State Tuition
  4.4 Program Score
• Nurse Educator - BSN to MSN
  Hybrid Program
  $15,525 In-State Tuition
  4.4 Program Score
• RN to BSN
  Online Program
  $20,220 In-State Tuition
  4.1 Program Score
• Traditional BSN
  On-Campus Program
  $38,316 In-State Tuition
  4.2 Program Score

Prairie View A&M University, the first state-supported College in Texas for African Americans and the second oldest public institution of higher education in Texas, was established during the Reconstruction Period after the Civil War in 1876.

The College of Nursing at Prairie View A&M University was established in 1918 as a 2-year diploma program for African American nurses. The program was increased to three years in 1928 and in 1930, the first off-campus affiliation was created.

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Students are able to go forward with their studies to the master's program after completing the BSN. The BSN program takes four and a half years to complete and prerequisites are completed at the main campus of Prairie View A&M University or transferred from another accredited college or university. Nurses who are licensed may continue their education to achieve the BSN degree through the distance education program.

Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) to BSN

Admission Requirements (not all inclusive)

1. Graduate of accredited Texas or out-of-state vocational technical/community college program - 3.0 GPA
2. Unencumbered Texas LVN license
3. Minimum passing score - pre-nursing standardized admission test
4. Recent nursing practice experience; minimum one year, full-time employment as an LVN
5. Two letters of recommendation
6. Negative criminal background check/drug screening

RN-BSN

The RN-BSN program is designed to prepare Registered Nurses who hold an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Diploma in Nursing. The program can be completed in 12 months.

Graduate

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

MSN Admission Requirements (not all inclusive)

1. BSN from ACEN or CCNE accredited entity
2. Current Texas RN license
3. Employed as RN at least 2 years
4. Basic statistics and health assessment course if not included in the BSN curriculum
5. 2.75 GPA in the last 60 hours of coursework toward the undergraduate nursing degree/minimum 3.0 GPA prior graduate coursework
6. GRE scores within ten (10) years
7. Three letters of recommendation
8. Resume/curriculum vita
9. Negative criminal background check/drug screening
10. Interview

Post-MSN Certificate Admission Requirements (not all inclusive)

1. MSN from ACEN or CCNE accredited program
2. Official transcripts covering all periods of enrollment in institutions of higher education
3. RN license in Texas
4. Minimum 3.0 GPA graduate coursework
5. Three letters of recommendation
6. Resume/curriculum vita
7. Negative criminal background check including negative drug screening
8. Interview

Family Nurse Practitioner

Total number of credit hours is 53, which includes 780 hours of clinical practice. The curriculum consists of 15 semester hours of core content, 11 semester hours of advanced practice core content, 21 semester hours of nurse practitioner specialty content, and 6 semester hours of either thesis or non-thesis option. 

Clinical courses are completed in urban and rural settings. Upon completion, nurses are prepared to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination.

Nurse Administration

The Nurse Administration curriculum consists of 15 semester hours of core content, 12 semester hours of nurse administration specialty content, 9 semester hours of electives in business or health informatics, or a combination, and 6 semester hours of either thesis or non-thesis option. Upon completing the program, nurses are prepared to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Certification Examination in Nursing Administration, Advanced.

Nurse Educators

This program is a five-course program where students gain teaching knowledge and skills to prepare them to become nurse educators.

The curriculum consists of 15 semester hours of core content, 15 semester credit hours in Nurse Education specialty courses, 9 semester hours of clinical practice core courses and 6 semester hours of either a thesis or non-thesis option. Two practicum courses are required: classroom and clinical instruction (120 contact hours each). Upon completion of the course, nurses are prepared to take the National League for Nursing Certified Nurse Education Examination.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is a Post-Master's program designed for nurses who are certified in the family nurse practitioner role.

The program is 39 credit hours and it can be completed in 19 months (full-time enrollment option) or 28 months (part-time enrollment option). The required courses represent didactic, a practice residency, and a capstone project. The program is presented in a hybrid online format with required face-to-face meetings and is offered at the College of Nursing and the PVAMU Northwest Houston campuses.

Admission Requirements (not all-inclusive)

1. MSN from National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited program
2. Current, unencumbered Texas RN license or proof of licensure in another state
3. Minimum 3.0 GPA undergraduate studies/minimum 3.30 master's degree graduate studies
4. Master's level nursing research/advanced statistics
5. GRE score: Verbal 500, Quantitative 500, Analytic 3, and Writing Analysis 3.5
6. Three letters of recommendation
7. Current resume/curriculum vita
8. State and/or federal background check, including fingerprints
9. Advanced practice nurse (FNP) certification

Accreditation

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited the BSN, MSN, DNP, and Post Master's Certificate for the Advanced Practice Nurse (Family Nurse Practitioner) programs.

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) also accredited the BSN and MSN programs.

Prairie View A&M University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Rankings

US News & World Report (2019-2020)

• #230-#301 in National Universities
• #87-#113 in Regional Universities West
• #21 in Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Niche (2019-2020)

Prairie View A&M University is ranked #1,483 nationwide in overall diversity and is ranked #1,937 in ethnic diversity nationwide by College Factual (2020).

College Factual has also ranked PVAMU #32 Best Colleges for the Money in Texas (2018-2019).