Accelerated Second-Degree Nursing Programs
These are second degree accelerated nursing programs for individuals with a Bachelor's Degree in a discipline other than nursing.
Texas Christian University Harris School of Nursing
2800 West Bowie Street, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Several routes for obtaining a nursing degree are available at Texas Christian University. Those who already posses a four year degree in a field other than nursing can pursue the Accelerated BSN Track and obtain a nursing degree over four consecutive semesters (15 months of study). The University also accepts transfer nursing students as well as traditional freshman students interested in pursuing a nursing program. The number of transfer students admitted each semester depends on the qualifications of the applicant such as having a minimum GPA of 2.5 and passing nursing courses with a grade of C or higher. Freshman students will complete general education courses first followed by nursing prerequisites after which nursing courses can be completed. All nursing students must maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 to remain enrolled into the nursing program at TCU.
Texas Woman's University - Denton
304 Administration Drive, Denton, TX 76201
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
University of Texas School of Nursing
1101 N. Campbell Street, El Paso, Texas 79902
Texas Tech University School of Nursing - Lubbock
3601 4th St. Lubbock, Texas 79430
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
6901 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030
University of Texas School of Nursing Medical Branch - Galveston
301 University Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77555
RN to MSN Programs
Angelo State University School of Nursing - San Angelo
Jackson Street, San Angelo, TX 76909
Texas A&M University RN to MSN Program - Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412
Baylor University Master in Nursing Program - Dallas
3700 Worth Street, Dallas, TX 75246
University of Texas School of Nursing - El Paso
1101 N. Campbell Street, El Paso, Texas 79902
Texas Woman's University - Houston
6700 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77030
University of the Incarnate Word Graduate Nursing Program - San Antonio
4301 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209
University of Texas - Health Science Center at San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229
University of Texas at Tyler
3900 University Boulevard, Tyler, Texas 75799
BSN to PhD Nursing Programs
University of Texas - Health Science Center at San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78229
Doctoral Degree Nursing Programs
University of Texas at Arlington
411 S. Nedderman Drive, Arlington, Texas 76019
University of Texas at Austin Nursing Program
1700 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701
Texas Woman's University - Denton, Houston
6700 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77030
University of Texas at El Paso PhD Program
1101 N. Campbell Street, El Paso, Texas 79902
University of Texas Medical Branch Nursing Program - Galveston
301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555
Texas Tech University School of Nursing - Lubbock
3601 4th St., Lubbock Texas 79430
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229
University of Texas at Tyler PhD in Nursing Program
3900 University Boulevard, Tyler, Texas 75799
RN Diploma Nursing Programs
Baptist Health System School of Professional Nursing - San Antonio
8400 Datapoint Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229
Texas Careers Diploma Nursing Program - San Antonio
1015 Jackson Keller, San Antonio, Texas 78213
Covenant School of Nursing
2002 Miami Avenue, Lubbock, Texas 79410
The nursing program offered by the Covenant School of Nursing is a diploma program that requires full time attendance over the course of seventy six weeks. Prior to enrollment into this hospital-based nursing program students need to complete several prerequisite courses. Nursing students accepted into this nursing program attend both lecture and clinical training at various health care facilities. Classroom instruction as well as hands-on experience is guided by an experienced nursing faculty to ensure you will be well prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination for RN (NCLEX-RN) licensing exam at the end of this two-year program. Those who already work in the nursing field as licensed vocational nurses and licensed practical nurses have the opportunity to become registered nurses by enrolling into the Advanced Credit program offered at the Covenant School of Nursing.
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