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Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
 

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at the St. David’s School of Nursing is a post-master’s degree program that prepares graduates for advanced leadership and practice roles in complex healthcare environments. With dedicated tracks in Executive Practice and Executive Leadership, the program emphasizes systems-level thinking, innovation, and strategic decision-making to improve access, quality, and outcomes across diverse populations. Graduates are equipped to lead healthcare transformation, address evolving workforce and policy challenges, and advance healthcare delivery through evidence-based, ethically grounded practice.

 
Master of Science in Nursing Programs
 

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs prepare graduates for advanced practice registered nursing (APRN) roles that address the healthcare needs of different populations. The programs emphasize clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered care across the lifespan.

 
The St. David’s School of Nursing at Texas State University offers the following graduate nursing programs:
  1. MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program 
  2. MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program 
  3. Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program
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Coming in Fall of 2026, the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Prepares graduates of the program to assume leadership and advanced practice roles in a variety of healthcare settings, addressing access to care and meeting the challenges of modern health care delivery.


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DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS

Graduate programs for prospective degree-seeking students

Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program

Explore the PMHNP-PMC Program 

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CURRENT GRADUATE STUDENTS

CURRENT GRADUATE STUDENTS