Program Contacts
FNP Online Program: admissions@onlinenursing.twu.edu, 833-898-8986
Family Nurse Practitioner (Hybrid): Christiana Acho, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
cacho@twu.edu
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Susan Chrostowski, DNP, APRN, ANP-C
schrostowski@twu.edu
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Jeri Striplin, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC
jstriplin@twu.edu
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Faheemah Hannah DNP, APRN, FNP-C, EBP-C
fhannah1@twu.edu
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Misty Richmond, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC
mrichmond4@twu.edu
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner: Courtney Johnson DNP, WHNP-BC
cjohnson130@twu.edu
Nurse Educator: Elaine Wilson, PhD, RN, CPN
cwilson@twu.edu
Application Deadlines
Fall - February 15
Spring - September 15
Summer - Open
Psychiatric Mental Health NP - Rolling admission
Admission Requirements
- Current US RN license (unencumbered) uploaded into application
- Basic statistics course (undergraduate)
- BS or BSN degree from a nationally-accredited nursing program
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of course work toward the undergraduate nursing degree and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all prior graduate course work
Applicants who do not meet these criteria but have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester credit hours of course work toward the undergraduate nursing degree may be considered for provisional admission on an individual basis. Factors that may be considered in the admission decision are: GPA on any prior graduate course work, scholarly activities, professional leadership, and work history.
For applicants who have a baccalaureate degree in nursing and a master's degree in another field (or more than one graduate degree), the grade point average from all previously earned degrees and post-graduate work can be considered in making the admission decision.
Individuals who have a master’s degree in nursing may seek admission to a post-master’s certification program in one of three areas: nurse practitioner, nursing health systems management, or nursing education.
Applicants who wish to transfer from another nursing program must provide evidence of eligibility to continue in the previous nursing program. Nine semester hours for programs requiring 39-44 semester hours, 12 semester hours for programs requiring 45 or more semester hours, may be transferred, if approved. A grade of B or higher in each course is necessary for semester credit hours to be considered for transfer.
Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP requires one year experience in an acute care environment. {Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP must be selected if not wanting Acute Care NP. This is often a mistake students make when applying and may require a new application and application fee.}
This program requires the name, Email addresses, and phone number for two academic or professional references familiar with your academic capabilities, who can provide letters of recommendation to be requested through and submitted into the application.
Pediatric NP Primary Care requires one year experience in a pediatric setting. Submit a copy of their current CV/resume. Applicants who do not possess experience in a pediatric setting may be considered for provisional admission, in which case the required experience must be obtained before starting clinical practicum courses.
Nursing Education: Submit a copy of their current CV/resume - Must include nursing work experience.
Psychiatric Mental Health NP experience in a behavioral health environment (one year full-time or two years part-time) is preferred. Applicants are also required to:
- Submit a copy of their current CV/resume, the name, email address, and phone number for two mental health practitioners/former faculty references familiar with your academic capabilities, who can provide letters of recommendation to be requested through and submitted into the application.
- A one-page essay about their desire to be a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
- Applicants will be contacted for an interview if they meet program requirements.
Women's Health NP requires at least two years in any field of nursing of which one year should be in a women's health setting. Exceptions may be made based on other prior work experience, contributions to the community, scholarship, and references. Exceptions may be made in certain cases, However, this will require review by the WHNP Program Coordinator.
Applicants are also required to submit a copy of their current CV/resume, two letters of recommendation from women's health practitioners/former faculty, and a one-page essay about their desire to be a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner.