The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing is one of the state's largest nursing schools with an annual enrollment of about 4,000 students seeking careers in a health-related field. The college recently enabled on-line classes for continuing education. The school offers a full choice of nursing degrees, including doctoral programs. A new, unconventional teaching method called Smart Hospital, a simulated, state-of-the-art hospital that allows students to learn using simulation technology is currently being used. Full-body patient simulators, scenario-based programs and simulated trainers allow students to experience a real hospital setting while still on campus.
Concorde Career Colleges has campuses located in seven states. Arlington is the site for one of three Texas campuses. The college offers students general education, nursing theory, and clinical practice. Studies are accelerated and offered year-round, preparing students for state board exams in 15 to 18 months, rather than the traditional two to three years. More complex concepts in patient care and specialty nursing areas such as mental health, maternal-child nursing and care of pediatric patients are also offered. The studies lead to an Associate of Applied Science, Applied Science or nurses aide certification.
Northlake College, in nearby Irving, is a Dallas County community college offering a two-year course of study. Northlake serves as a satellite campus to El Centro College in Dallas. At the end of a two-year course of study at Northlake, you will receive an Associate's Degree in Nursing from El Centro College. Either campus offers study toward an associate's degree.
Platt College, located in nearby Dallas, opened in 2005, and is one of six private campuses. While five Platt campuses are located in Oklahoma, the Dallas campus is the only one located in Texas, and is fully certified by Texas nursing practitioner requirements. Platt College offers associate degrees in occupational studies in practical nursing and science, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Platt offers grants, scholarships and loans to qualified nursing candidates.