Meet the Graduate Director

Thank you for your interest in the Master of Science in Nursing program at Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing. Our school is fully accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education and fully approved by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. We prepare registered nurses for
advanced leadership roles in nursing as either a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or as an administrator and educator.

The 44 hour FNP tract prepares graduates to function in clinical settings providing health care to all age groups. The FNP tract has an international option for nurses interested in missionary nursing where part of the clinicals can be completed in an international setting. The FNP tract includes didactic and
clinical education and prepares the graduate to sit for national certification
examination offered by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Graduates are qualified to seek
recognition from the Board of Nurse Examiners as Advanced Practice Nurse.

The 38 hour administration and education tract prepares nurse leaders for roles in administration and education. Graduates are prepared to apply for the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s certification examination in
Administration and the National League of Nursing educator examination.

Individual student success is our priority and is reflected in our
graduates exceeding state and national averages for successful completion of various certification examinations. We look forward to helping you achieve your professional goals.

Amy Toone RN, PhD, FNP-C
Graduate Director and Associate Professor