The central campus of San Jacinto College is the only campus that offers an associate of applied science degree program for registered nurse candidates. The college has been in operation since 1962 and has been an accredited institution from the beginning. During the course of study and upon completion, San Jacinto College offers career counseling and job placement assistance.
San Jacinto College - Central Campus
8060 Spencer Highway
Pasadena, TX 77505
281-476-1813
sanjac.edu
Coleman College, part of the Houston Community College system, prepares nursing candidates with the practical skills and knowledge necessary for patient care in a variety of environments. Located in the world renowned Texas Medical Center, graduates can gain employment as registered nurses in a variety of specialties and venues. Graduates with an associate's degree in nursing regularly work directly with patients in hospital settings, at physician's offices and other clinical settings such as research facilities. One of the many advantages to attending Coleman College is its close proximity to numerous hospitals and medical facilities where required practical internship can be completed.
Coleman College for Health Sciences
1900 Pressler Street, Suite 344
Houston, TX 77030
713-718-7230
coleman.hccs.edu
The two year curriculum at the UT Health Science Center School of Nursing will culminate in the successful candidate receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in registered nursing. This designation will command a higher starting salary and a wider variety of career choices and environments. UTHSC has redesigned their nursing curriculum and have implemented the Pacesetter program. With traditional programs, nursing students study in the classroom three days per week and have practical class at a hospital or clinic two days per week. However, this choppy schedule offers little continuity of care for the student nurse and the patients. The new Pacesetter program allows one full semester (16 weeks) of working at the same hospital environment for forty hours per week just as would be the case after the student is a licensed B.S.R.N. Partnering with the Memorial Hermann Hospital System makes this possible.
University of Texas School of Nursing at Houston
6901 Bertner Avenue
Houston, TX 77030
713-500-2000
son.uth.tmc.edu
Houston Baptist School of Nursing offers both Associate and Bachelor of Science nursing programs. This flexibility is a distinct advantage of HBU and a reason many nurse candidates in Houston choose this institution. The mission at HBU is, "making clock builders, not just time tellers". They strive to produce well educated, skilled nurses that are able to deliver quality, individualized healthcare to patients. The curriculum is focused on promotion of healthy lifestyles as well as disease prevention.
Houston Baptist University School of Nursing
7502 Fondren Road
Houston, TX 77074
281-649-3000
hbu.edu