The associate degree program in nursing at North Central Texas College prepares students to take the state licensing exam and become registered nurses in Texas. The two-year program combines classroom instruction and clinical experience. Prerequisites for entry into the program include completion of high school chemistry and computer courses, along with college biology and statistics or algebra. The degree curriculum includes courses in clinical nursing, microbiology, psychology and client care management. Applicants submit high school and prior college transcripts, attend an information session and present proof of immunizations and medical insurance as part of the admissions process. All students must pass a drug test and criminal background check.
North Central Texas College
525 W. California St.
Gainesville, TX 76240-4699
940-668-7731
nctc.edu
Nursing students at the University of Texas School of Nursing at Houston can complete a bachelor of science in nursing in several ways. A traditional program takes four semesters to complete on a full-time basis. Students who hold bachelor's degrees in non-nursing fields can apply to an accelerated second degree program that can be finished in three semesters of online and on-campus study. The university offers an RN-BSN degree completion program for registered nurses. Applicants to the various BSN programs are evaluated on criteria including undergraduate transcripts, a personal interview and a writing sample. Program curriculum includes courses in adult health care, professional practice and specialty nursing areas such as psychiatric, adult and reproductive health care.
University of Texas
School of Nursing at Houston
6901 Bertner, Room 220
Houston, TX 77030
713-500-2100
son.uth.tmc.edu
The master of science nursing degree at the University of Texas at Austin is geared toward students who hold undergraduate or graduate degrees in non-nursing disciplines. Upon completion of the program, students are prepared for entry-level positions in one of seven areas of concentration, including child health, mental health, public health and holistic adult health. Prerequisite courses include anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, nutrition and statistics. Master's coursework can be completed in four semesters plus a summer session. Applicants need a GPA of 3.0 on upper-division undergraduate courses and must have taken the Graduate Record Exam within the past five years.
University of Texas at Austin
School of Nursing
1700 Red River St.
Austin, TX 78701
512-471-7311
utexas.edu
Texas Tech's University's Doctor of Nursing Practice program is designed to prepare graduates for careers as clinicians and scholars. The 48-credit hour program takes six semesters to complete on a part-time basis. Classes are taken online and at residential sessions on-campus. Students can select from an executive leadership or an advanced-practice nursing track. The curriculum includes courses in epidemiology, statistics, politics in health care and a required capstone project. Applicants need at least a 3.0 GPA on their master's coursework and should hold a valid RN license. They must submit three reference letters and a personal statement as well as complete an interview.
Texas Tech University
School of Nursing
3601 4th St.
Lubbock, TX 79430
806-743-2730
ttuhsc.edu