Nursing

Generic Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)

2nd Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)

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About the Program

Prepare for your career as a registered nurse (RN) in virtually any healthcare setting through our nationally-recognized program.
Practice your skills during our campus clinics, and join our student organizations to connect with your fellow students and local healthcare professionals.

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2nd Degree B.S.N.

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When you earn your B.S.N. degree, you can expect employment opportunities in hospitals, physician offices, clinics, home health and hospice care, long-term care and school nursing, among others. The practical experience you gain will also give you an advantage when it comes to applying for jobs or graduate school.

Our B.S.N. program has full approval status from the Texas Board of Nursing. Upon completion, you will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam.

Program Faculty

Our dedicated and talented professors have real-world experience in the subjects they teach and in a wide variety of healthcare settings. Our small class sizes mean you really get to know your professors, and you can always visit with them during their office hours.

Career Opportunities

Start your career as soon as you graduate. Our graduates have a pass rate of over 92% on the NCLEX-RN nurse licensure exam.

Career opportunities are available throughout Texas and the U.S. Plus, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that job openings for graduates with an RN degree are expected to increase by 12% through 2028, adding thousands of new openings.

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Nursing students performing CPR on a manikin.

Our Courses

Gain hands-on experience through clinical rotations at local hospitals, in our state-of-the-art Simulation Center and Skills Labs, and in the other facilities in our new Health and Human Services Building.

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