Program Overview

University Program Information

The Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston offers a range of academic programs in nursing, including the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

Academics

The school provides various educational programs, such as:

• Academic Overview
• Pre-Nursing Overview
• BSN Program Overview
• Pacesetter
• RN to BSN
• MSN Program Overview
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Nursing Leadership
• DNP Program Overview
• 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 Overview
• BSN to PhD
• DNP to PhD
• PhD (Post-master's Entry)
• Post-Graduate Program Overview
  • 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

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The BSN degree from Cizik School of Nursing is valued by employers, with a 95% job placement rate and a 96% first-time NCLEX pass rate. The school offers two pathways to the BSN degree:

• Pacesetter Accelerated BSN: a 15-month accelerated entry-to-practice BSN option
• RN to BSN: a flexible, hybrid pathway designed for registered nurses who want to advance from an associate to a bachelor's degree

Program Outcomes

The BSN program at Cizik School of Nursing has a strong reputation, with a high job placement rate and first-time NCLEX pass rate.

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master's degree in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The baccalaureate program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Cizik School of Nursing offers low tuition for its highly ranked Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The UTHealth Houston Future Nurses Fund provides supplemental financial aid to make tuition and required fees free to full-time BSN students who earn less than $100,000 annually in gross adjusted income.

Faculty and Research

The school has a reputation for excellence, with many faculty members being practicing nurses. Research areas include nursing research and educational innovation.

Clinical Opportunities

Cizik School of Nursing offers unmatched clinical opportunities in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, with affiliations with more than 200 health care institutions throughout the Greater Houston area.

Student Resources

The school provides various resources to support student success, including academic success centers, enhanced educational opportunities, and student organizations.