Program Overview

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University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs in the field of nursing, including the Pre-Nursing Program, BSN Program, MSN Program, DNP Program, PhD Program, and Post-Graduate Program.

Academics

The academics section provides an overview of the various programs offered by the university. This includes:

• Academic Overview
• Pre-Nursing Overview
• BSN Program Overview
• Pacesetter
• RN to BSN
• MSN Program Overview
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Nursing Leadership

BSN Program

The BSN Program has several options, including:

• Pacesetter Accelerated BSN
• RN to BSN

MSN Program

The MSN Program offers various specializations, including:

• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Nursing Leadership

DNP Program

The DNP Program has several options, including:

• BSN-DNP Nurse Anesthesia
• BSN-DNP Nurse Practitioner
  • Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• DNP (Post-master's Entry)
  • Nurse Anesthesia
  • Nursing Leadership and Administration
  • Nurse Practitioner/CNS
  • Nursing Informatics

PhD Program

The PhD Program offers various options, including:

• PhD Program Overview
• BSN to PhD
• DNP to PhD
• PhD (Post-master's Entry)

Post-Graduate Program

The Post-Graduate Program offers various specializations, including:

• Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Emergency Nurse Practitioner
• Emergency Medical Services Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Nursing Education
• Nursing Leadership
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

RN to BSN Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the RN to BSN program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• An associate's degree in nursing or diploma in nursing
• Active, unencumbered Texas RN license or ability to secure a license in the first semester of enrollment
• 3.0 GPA or higher in the required 60 hours of nursing prerequisites
• 3.0 or higher in the required science prerequisites
• International applicants must submit one official copy of their TOEFL score

Prerequisites

Applicants must complete at least 40 prerequisite hours, including 16 hours from the science prerequisites, to be considered for admission.

Admission Decisions

The university reviews RN to BSN applications on a rolling admissions basis. Admission decisions are made based on multiple factors, including academic performance and other admission factors.

Pre-enrollment Requirements

Accepted students must complete outstanding prerequisites, immunization screening, immigration status clearance, Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification, clearance of the mandatory drug screening test, and mandatory criminal background check.

Essential Skills for Nursing

Nurses must be able to demonstrate cognitive skills in critical thinking and logical/analytical thinking, as well as psychomotor skills, including fine motor dexterity, physical strength, coordination, and proper body mechanics. Observational skills are also required, such as the ability to hear within the normal decibel range, the ability to read English in regular to extra-fine print, and the ability to palpate/auscultate.