Program Overview

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Academics

The Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston offers a range of academic programs, including:

• Academic Overview
• Pre-Nursing Program
• BSN Program
• MSN Program
• DNP Program
• PhD Program
• Post-Graduate Program

BSN Program

The BSN program is designed for students who want to pursue a career in nursing. The program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.

BSN Program Overview

The BSN program prepares students for a wide variety of career pathways. BSN-prepared graduates are in demand in today's job market.

RN to BSN

The RN to BSN pathway is an ideal way to expand career opportunities. The program is designed for working nurses and can be completed in two, three, or five semesters.

RN to BSN at a Glance

• Admit Terms: Fall
• Average Completion: Two, three, or five semesters
• Credit Requirements: 31 credit hours
• Educational Mode: 100% online lectures and an in-person community clinical
• Enrollment Level: Part-time or full-time enrollment
• Estimated Tuition: Among the lowest in Texas
• Prerequisites: 60 hours with at least 40 hours, including 16 hours of science courses, completed by the application deadline

Flexible Enrollment Options

The RN to BSN pathway offers three enrollment options:

• Fast-track (2 semesters)
• Traditional (3 semesters)
• Flexible (up to 5 semesters)

Hands-on Training

Clinical experience begins during the first semester as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing student. Students also participate in clinical experience labs and simulations during the BSN program.

MSN Program

The MSN program is designed for students who want to pursue advanced nursing education.

MSN Program Overview

The MSN program offers several specializations, including:

• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Nursing Leadership

DNP Program

The DNP program is designed for students who want to pursue advanced nursing education.

DNP Program Overview

The DNP program offers several specializations, 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 is designed for students who want to pursue advanced nursing education.

PhD Program Overview

The PhD program offers several specializations, including:

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

Post-Graduate Program

The Post-Graduate program is designed for students who want to pursue advanced nursing education.

Post-Graduate Program Overview

The Post-Graduate program offers several 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

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.

BSN Program Outcomes

The BSN program prepares students for a wide variety of career pathways. BSN-prepared graduates are in demand in today's job market.