Master of Science in Nursing and Post-Master’s
Adult Health

The Master of Science in Nursing and Post-Master’s Adult Health clinical concentration prepares graduates to care for adults from adolescence through the lifespan. A systems approach is used to consider common reoccurring health problems in adults. A holistic and multidisciplinary approach to care focuses on health promotion and disease prevention. The clinical component provides experiences in caring for adults.

Post-Master’s students must choose a functional role of Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner. MSN students choose from any of the following functional roles:

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist

    This role prepares advanced practice nurses to function in the areas of direct clinical practice, coaching and guidance, consultation, research, leadership, and collaboration. Students that complete the program are eligible to take the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Health certification examination offered by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC).

  • Nurse Practitioner

    This role prepares advanced practice nurses to care for patients across the health care continuum. Students that complete the program are eligible to take the Adult Nurse Practitioner certification examination offered by the ANCC or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

  • Education

    This role prepares nursing students for faculty positions in programs of basic professional education, staff development or consumer education. The role focuses on curriculum and instructional design, principles of teacher-learner communication, learner assessment, and evaluation.

For information on clinical preceptorships, please see our Preceptor Guidelines (pdf).

Requirements for the degree or certification depend upon the chosen functional role. Non-thesis options are available for students seeking a MSN.

Prospective students should be aware that all School of Nursing students are required to have a computer and must have basic computer skills. For more information on computer requirements see computer requirements and recommendations.

Clinical Track Director

Kathleen Reeve, DrPH, APRN, BC, AOCN, ANP

Associate Professor Nursing-Clinical
Department of Acute and Continuing Care
Office: SON 693
Phone: 713-500-2094
Fax: 713-500-2171
Email:Kathleen.Reeve@uth.tmc.edu

Additional Information

For more information:

Student Affairs Office
The University of Texas School of Nursing at Houston
6901 Bertner, Room 220
Houston, Texas 77030
Phone: 713-500-2100 or 800-232-8876
Fax: 713-500-2107
Email: soninfo@uth.tmc.edu