Program Overview

Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing

The Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing offers a range of academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Academics

Undergraduate Programs

• Pre-Nursing
• RN to BSN
• Second Degree BSN
• Traditional BSN
  • Program Requirements/Admission
  • Course Pathway & Academic Map
  • Application to Change Course of Study to Nursing Major
  • Frequently Asked Questions
• Texas Core Curriculum at UH
• Nursing Field of Study

Graduate Programs

• Administration Track
• Education Track
• Family Nurse Practitioner Track
• Post Master's Certificates
• MSN Program Requirements
• MSN Degree Plans
• Frequently Asked Questions

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

• Curriculum
• FAQs
• Program Requirements

Traditional BSN Track

Admission Dates and Deadlines

The Traditional BSN Track is designed for University of Houston students who start as freshmen and want to apply to the BSN degree program.

Program Description

The objective of the Traditional BSN Track is to produce graduates for professional nursing practice who can draw upon knowledge from the biological sciences, social sciences, humanities, and nursing to critically analyze human responses to actual and potential health problems and provide appropriate nursing interventions.

BSN Program Goals

• Synthesize knowledge from the biological sciences, social sciences, behavioral sciences, humanities and nursing to provide appropriate culturally sensitive care to individuals, families and communities.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication, collaboration with other professionals and leadership and management skills.
• Critically analyze and apply research findings to nursing practice related to disease prevention, health promotion, illness care and restoration of health.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to evaluate the outcomes of nursing care.
• Serve as client advocates by providing health education and in monitoring and promoting access to cost-effective care.
• Encourage lifelong learning and create a foundation for graduate study.
• Integrate professional values and ethical, moral and legal aspects of nursing into practice in a variety of structured and unstructured settings.