Increased autonomy, prescriptive authority, better earning potential and endless opportunities in the field - these are just a few of the advantages to becoming a nurse practitioner. Nurse practitioners serve as advanced practice nurses who provide patient care for clients of any age, focusing on common health care problems. At TWU, we offer five distinct areas of specialty for nurse practitioners working toward an MS in Nursing. The Nurse Practitioner program requires 46 credit hours to complete - 23 hours of core requirements, 15 hours of clinical courses and 8 hours of preceptorship courses. The MS in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Program prepares graduates to take the Texas Board of Nursing licensure exam. If you are a resident of another state, contact our department to determine whether our program fulfills requirements for licensure in your home state.