Hardin Simmons University School of Nursing Nursing Office of Graduate Studies, Box 16210 Abilene, TX 79698-6210 US   Phone: 1-888-478-1222 or 1- Fax: 1-915-670-1564   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis as Family Nursing Practitioner or Educational/Administration On Campus   The Master of Science in Nursing degree is offered through the Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing (PHSSN) a consortium of Abilene Christian University,Hardin-Simmons University, and McMurry University. The objectives of the programare: demonstrate proficiency in a specific area, develop strategies that incorporate theories and models from nursing and related disciplines for advanced practice, implement scientific inquiry to replicate, validate, and test theories relevant to nursing, analyze cultural, social, ethical, economic, and political perspectives thatinfluence the health care delivery system, and, integrate the multi-roles of the nurse for interdisciplinary practice andadvancement of optimum health care delivery.Thesis, non-thesis, and family nurse practitioner options are available.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: