Utah Valley University (UVU) is located in Orem, Utah and is home to over 28,000 students. Utah Valley University offers over 55 baccalaureate programs and several master’s degrees. Nursing Program Admission Process In order to apply to the Associate of Science in Nursing with the Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion program (ASN/BSN), individuals must submit their prerequisite GPA score, along with their Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Test and take part in an interview. Applicants must have taken several prerequisite courses before applying including’; General Biology, Elementary Chemistry, College Algebra, Human Nutrition, Human Development, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology
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Established in 1889, Weber State University (WSU) offers over 200 programs to over 24,000 full and part-time students in Ogden, Utah. Weber State University offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees as well as several certificate programs both online and in person during the day or in the evening for students who need to continue their employment while attending school. Weber State University – School of Nursing The Nursing Program at Weber State University is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and students in the nursing program go on to work in hospitals, physicians offices and several
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Westminster College (WC) was founded in 1875 and is a private liberal arts college located in Salt Lake City (SLC), Utah. Westminster College offers over 70 undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 3,000 students from over 30 countries around the world. Westminster College’s School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Master of Science in Nursing Anesthesia (MSN – Nursing Anesthesia), a Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSN – Education) and a Master of Science in Nursing– Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner). Westminster College also offers certificate programs as a Family Nurse
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Established over 30 years ago, Castleton State College (CSC) of Vermont is home to almost 2,000 undergraduate students and has 30 programs, which prepare students for fulfilling careers. Castleton State College founded its firs Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in only a few years ago, and graduates its first class in 2010. Castleton State College offers three types of nursing degree; a two-year associate’s degree program, a four-year bachelor’s degree program and a Bachelor in Science program, which is intended for Registered Nurses who hold an associate in science diploma. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Registered Nurse
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Located in Northfield, Vermont, Norwich University (NU) is a private military university, which offers 30 undergraduate degrees. Norwich University is home to over 2,300 cadets, as well as over 1,000 graduate students. The University was founded in 1819. The College of Mathematics and Sciences at Norwich University is home to the Department of Nursing, which offers a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and an Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Upon graduation from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, individuals can go on to apply to write
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Southern Vermont College (SVC) was established in 1926, in Bennington, Vermont and is a private and independent college. The average class size at Southern Vermont College is 17 students and there are just over 500 students in the entire student body. Southern Vermont College also offers 18 majors, as well as several study abroad programs. Southern Vermont College has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, which is available to individuals who already hold an associate’s degree and diploma in nursing and is therefore a Registered Nurse. Southern Vermont College also offers an Associate Degree in Nursing Program. Bachelor of
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Located in Burlington, Vermont, the University of Vermont (UVM) has over 10,000 undergraduate students and almost 2,000 graduate students, as well as over 400 medical students. There are over 100 majors for students to choose from at the University of Vermont, with over 90% of faculty with a PhD designation. College of Nursing and Health Sciences The College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Vermont offers several nursing degrees including undergraduate and graduate programs. The undergraduate programs include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS) and a Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (RN-BS).
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Vermont Technical College (VTC, Vermont Tech) was established in 1866 and currently hasa little over 1,700 students. The Associate Degree in Nursing Program (ADN) at Vermont Technical College provides students with an Associate of Science in Nursing certificate and allows them to continue on to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The Associate Degree in Nursing Program at the Vermont Technical College is offered at several campuses in Vermont including; Putnam/Bennington Campus, Thompson/Brattleboro Campus, Fanny Allen/Williston Campus, Randolph Center Campus, Lyndon, St. Albans, Newport, White River Junction, Middlebury, Springfield, and Morrisville. The other nursing
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Abilene Christian University (ACU) was founded in 1906 as The Childers Classical Institute, with the financial help of the congregation of the Church of Christ in Abilene. The name was changed to Abilene Christian College in 1920, and then to ACU in 1976. ACU currently enrolls about 4700 students each year. Students may choose from 67 undergraduate degrees, 25 master’s degrees, and one doctoral program. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The city of Abilene has a population of 115,000 and is an All-America City. Nursing Programs Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) This program is for entry-level nurses.
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Alvin Community College (ACC) was founded in 1948 as part of the Alvin Independent School District. It moved to its current location in 1963 and became a standalone community college in 1972. In 1998, the Pearland College Center was added as a remote campus. ACC enrolls over 4000 students each semester and offers classes in the local high schools of Alvin, Manvel, Pearland, and Dawson, in addition to the two campus locations. Nursing Programs Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program This program provides the educational foundation for students wishing to enter the field of nursing. Students that successfully complete the program
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Amarillo College (AC) is a public community college that was founded in 1929 to serve the West Texas area. The school has six campuses and an outreach center, to cover a three county area. AC enrolls nearly 12,000 academic students and almost 28,000 continuing education students each semester. Nursing Programs Pre-Nursing Associate of Science (AS) AC offers an AS degree in Pre-Nursing. This degree program is designed to parallel the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program at a four year school. This allows the student to transfer seamlessly into a four year program. In the Pre-Nursing curriculum at
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Angelo State University (ASU) is a part of the Texas Tech University system and was founded in 1928. It is located in San Angelo, a West Texas community with a population of 100,000. ASU enrolls just over 7000 students each semester. The University offers over 100 majors, with 67 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. With a student to faculty ratio of just 19 to 1, ASU is a public school with a private school feel. Nursing Programs Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) This Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) program is for students who want to earn an AASN
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Austin Community College District (ACC), founded in 1973, has grown into the main institution for higher education for eight counties in Texas. Currently the college has eight campuses and two more in progress, along with 11 educational centers and numerous other locations. ACC serves an area of 7100 square miles, and enrolls over 45,000 credit students each semester. With over 235 degrees and certificate programs, ACC has something to offer everyone. The college has strong minority enrollment, and scholarship awards are at a record high. It is also a top transfer college, and its students do as well or better,
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The Baptist Health System is a large healthcare provider in South Texas and the San Antonio area. It has many facilities, includes five acute-care hospitals, a regional children’s center and women’s health center, rehabilitation services and imaging centers, in addition to the School of Health Professions. The Baptist Health System School of Health Professions (BHSSHP) is commonly referred to as the Baptist School of Health Professions (BSHP). In 1903, the Baptist Health System started the Department of Professional Nursing, a nursing school. This was followed in later years by other health sciences schools, such as Surgical Technology, Medical Imaging Technology,
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Baylor University (BU) is the oldest continually operating university in Texas, having been founded in 1845 by Baptist pioneers. A private, Christian school, Baylor enrolls over 15,000 students today. The University offers 151 undergraduate degrees, 76 master’s degrees, and 33 doctoral programs. Baylor’s main campus is in Waco, and the Louise Herrington School of Nursing is located in Dallas, less than two hours away. Students at Baylor have an active social life. The campus boasts 260 different organizations and clubs, as well as 42 national and local fraternities and sororities. Baylor also has 19 varsity sports, and is a member
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Blinn College (BC) in Texas was established in 1883. The Brenham Campus, 90 miles east of Austin, was the first location. Blinn has three other campuses in Bryan, Schulenburg, and Sealy, and serves a 13 county area. Started as a private Methodist college, Blinn eventually became a public junior college in 1937. The college enrolls almost 18,000 students, and is one of the largest community colleges in Texas. For students looking to further their education at a four year institution, Blinn has one of the highest transfer rates in the state. Almost 75% of all transfer students from Blinn go
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Brookhaven College (BHC) is one of seven colleges in the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD). It was founded in 1978 to serve the Northwest part of Dallas County. The school enrolls almost 13,000 degree students, and over 8000 continuing education students. Brookhaven has a Core Curriculum that allows students to take at least 42 credit hours that will transfer as a block to any public Texas college or university. This program makes it easy for students to begin their studies at Brookhaven in an affordable environment, and then continue on at a four year institution. The Core Curriculum also
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Central Texas College (CTC) began in 1967 as a community college to serve an 11 county area, in addition to Fort Hood and the correctional facilities in Gatesville. It began programs on-site at Fort Hood in 1970, and in 1974 expanded overseas to Europe. The success of these moves led to greater expansion to military personnel around the world in 1976 and again in 1980. CTC also pioneered broadcasting telecourses to students in 1970, and moved into videoconferencing in the 1990s. In 1998, CTC offered its first online course, and continues to expand its online offerings today. The college has
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Cisco College (CC) is the third school to be opened in Cisco, Texas, after the Britton Training Institute closed in World War I, and Randolph College closed its doors in 1936. Cisco College began as part of the Cisco Independent School District in 1940. It became successful and was separated from the public schools in 1956. Today Cisco enrolls almost 5000 students. The school has a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1, guaranteeing students the personalized attention they desire. This is an affordable option for higher education, and Cisco offers associate degrees as well as certificate programs. Cisco
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College of the Mainland (COM) began educating students in temporary quarters in 1967, and moved into its current location in 1970. COM enrolls over 5000 students each year in degree, workforce development, and continuing education programs. The college offers almost 70 different degree and certificate programs to students. In addition to the main campus in Texas City, COM holds classes at Clear Springs High School, North County Campus, and the Allied Health Center in League City, as well as the Delmar Campus, Cosmetology Lab, and COM Cast Center in LaMarque. The COM Learning Center is also in LaMarque, to serve
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Collin College (CC) in Texas, previously called Collin County Community College District (CCCCD, CCCC) began by teaching classes at area high schools in 1985. It has grown to become the only public college in the county. It currently has over 100 degree and certificate programs, and enrolls over 53,000 students. The college offers classes at its network of campuses, area businesses, or online. Campuses are located in McKinney (Central Park Campus and the Collin Higher Education Center-CHEC), Plano (Courtyard Center and Spring Creek Campus, Frisco (Preston Ridge Campus), Allen (Allen Center), and Rockwall (Rockwall Center). Nursing Programs Collin College is
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The Covenant School of Nursing (CSN, CSON) was founded in 1918 as the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing. Covenant has graduated over 3700 students in the past 90+ years, and is the oldest nursing school in the South Plains area of Texas. The School of Nursing is affiliated with Covenant Health System, a comprehensive health organization serving West Texas and East New Mexico, an area covering 62 counties with a population of 1.2 million. Students at Covenant have the opportunity to join the Texas Nursing Students Association (TNSA) and the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) while attending school. Both of
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Del Mar College (DMC) has over 22,000 students enrolled, and serves the Texas Coastal Bend area. DMC has two campuses, East and West, and two centers, and has been educating students since 1935. Almost half of DMC’s students are age 25 or older, and just over half of them are women. The college offers over 190 degree and certificated programs to students. According to state data, 88% of all DMC students were either employed or attending school within a year of graduation. Nursing Programs Pre-Nursing This two year program is for students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution
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East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) is located in the community of Marshall, a historic town of 25,000, which is just outside of Longview, TX and Shreveport, LA. Located in a recreational and tourist region, ETBU is also near the Caddo Lake State Park and Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge, with public areas for fishing, hiking, picnicking and camping. The area features many other outdoor recreational activities, festivals, and events. The university has been part of the Baptist General Convention of Texas since 1912. ETBU has over 40 programs of study, and currently enrolls 1200 students. The student to faculty ratio
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El Centro College (ECC) was first opened in 1966, and is the flagship college of the Dallas County Community College District. Its name reflects its central location in downtown Dallas. It is made up of the El Centro Downtown Campus, the Bill J. Priest Campus, and the West Dallas Campus. El Centro enrolls over 9000 students each semester. El Centro was the first college in the district to offer nursing classes to students. With its established hospital relationships, students will have the opportunity to take their clinical rotations in the finest healthcare facilities in the area. Nursing Programs Associate Degree
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El Paso Community College (EPCC) began enrolling students in 1971. EPCC currently enrolls over 27,000 credit students and over 8000 continuing education students each year. The college has over 130 degree or certificate programs of study, as well as continuing education, distance education, and dual credit for high school students. EPCC has six campuses around the El Paso area to serve its students. Nursing Programs Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) This program is for students who want to become Registered Nurses (RNs). Students that complete this program will graduate with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, and will be allowed
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Open to students since 1967, Galveston College (GC) is dedicated to providing quality education to the residents of Galveston Island, as well as the surrounding communities. GC enrolls about 2400 credit students and almost 5000 continuing education students each semester. Galveston Island is 32 miles long and just 2.5 miles wide, and has some of the best preserved Victorian architecture in the nation. It also features miles of beautiful beaches, restaurants, hotels, and shopping, and is just 40 miles away from Houston, the fourth largest city in the nation. Nursing Program Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) This program begins in the
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Grayson College (GC), also sometimes called Grayson County College (GCC), was founded over forty years ago to serve the area around Denison. The college enrolls over 5000 students each semester, and offers over 70 degrees and certificates. Grayson has three campuses: the Main campus in Denison, South campus in Van Alstyne, and West Extension in Denison. Nursing Programs Nursing, Associate Degree Students that take the classes in this program in sequence will complete the education requirements to earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Graduates are then eligible to take the licensing exam to become a Registered Nurse (RN).
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Founded in 1891 as Abilene Baptist College, Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) is a private university, and has been affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas since 1941. The campus sits on over 200 acres in Abilene. HSU enrolls almost 2500 students each semester. The school has a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1, giving students the opportunity to get to know their professors. Though located in a large metropolitan area with a population of 133,000, HSU has a small town feel. Nursing Programs The Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing (PHSSN) is a group of schools made up
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Houston Baptist University (HBU) opened its doors in 1963 after many years of work and planning by the Baptist General Convention of Texas. It currently has six colleges, offers over 40 majors, and has 2500 students enrolled. HBU’s first 50 years have been chronicled in a book, An Act of Providence, written by Vice President Emeritus Dr. Don Looser. This book has won the History Writing Award for Institutional History, given by the Texas Baptist Historical Society. Nursing Programs Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) This program is designed to prepare students to care for families, individuals, and communities. Students
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Howard College (HC) educated its first students in 1946 in what had been the hospital of the former Army Air Force Bombardier School in Big Spring. A few years later the college was moved to its current location in the southeast part of town. The college currently has four campuses, including the main one in Big Springs, Lamesa, San Angelo, and the Southwest College Institute for the Deaf (SWCID). HC also offers classes for incarcerated students in facilities provided by the Big Springs Federal Correctional Institution and the Eden Detention Center. HC serves 13 counties in West Texas, an area
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After oil was discovered in the area, the town of Kilgore was incorporated in 1931, and Kilgore College (KC) soon followed in 1935. The school enrolls 12,000 students each semester at both the main campus in Kilgore and the Longview campus. The college also has a Police and Fire Training Facility, and the Overton Agricultural Center. Kilgore College is home to the East Texas Oil Museum, detailing the history of the independent oil producers that founded the area. It also sponsors the annual Texas Shakespeare Festival, which has been bringing professional theatrical productions to the area each summer for over
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Lamar University (LU) is one of the fastest growing universities in Texas. It enrolls 14,000 students each semester, and offers 100 programs of study. Founded as South Park Junior College in 1923, it became Lamar College in 1932, and a state supported four year college in 1951. It became Lamar University in 1991, and entered the University of Texas system in 1995. Lamar University has a 19 to 1 student to faculty ratio, was awarded an A for the quality of its core curriculum, and has been named a doctoral research university by the Carnegie Foundation. The JoAnne Gay Dishman
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Laredo Community College’s 200 acre campus is located on the banks of the Rio Grande River in downtown Laredo, TX. The college was founded in 1947, and is located on the site of historic Fort McIntosh. Today Laredo Community College (LCC) has a second campus, South Campus, in South Laredo, which opened in 2004 and features the latest in technology and architecture. More than 12,000 students enroll in the College each semester Nursing Programs Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) This program trains students to care for patients in a variety of settings. This is a two year program, and students who
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Lee College (LC) was established in 1934, and graduated its first four students the following year. The college grew and expanded over the next few decades, increasing enrollment and programs offered. Today over 9000 students are enrolled in degree, vocational, and continuing education programs. Lee College is considered one of the nation’s fastest growing community colleges. Students can take classes from Lee College at the main campus, the McNair Center, Liberty County school district sites, the San Jacinto Mall, and through the Texas Department of Corrections. Nursing Programs Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) This program prepares students for beginning practice in
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The Lone Star College System (LSCS) is the fastest growing community college system in Texas, and enrolls over 85,000 students at its multiple locations around the Houston area. The College was founded in 1972. Lone Star College CyFair (LSC-CyFair, LSCC) is the newest college in the Lone Star College System. It has a main campus on Barker Cypress Road, and a full-service satellite campus, LSC-Fairbanks Center, located on Highway 290. LSC-CyFair offers 2 year degrees, transfer programs to four-year colleges, and programs to improve job skills or for personal growth. Nursing Programs Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) This program is
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The Lone Star College System (LSCS, LSC) is growing and is now the chief higher education organization in the Houston area. Founded almost forty years ago, LSCS is the fastest growing community college system in the state of Texas. The college system is made up of five colleges located in Cyress, Kingwood, Conroe, Houston and Tomball and nursing programs are offered in four out of the five cities. LSCS has associate and certification degrees in various subjects and partnerships with several universities. The tuition is affordable and there are several faculties that offer both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. At LSCS,
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Lubbock Christian University (LCU) is a small school that prides itself on the student to faculty ratio of 15:1. The campus is safe, welcoming and intimate. Lubbock Christian University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate’s degrees, Bachelors degrees and Masters degrees. The Nursing degrees offered at Lubbock Christian University include; the Pre-Nursing Program, a partnership program with Covenant School of Nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) and a Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN). The RN to BSN program was established 20 years ago and the
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Established in 1965 and located on 200 acres in Waco, Texas, McLennan Community College (MCC) has 9,500 students enrolled per semester. Half of the students are in arts and sciences and the other half are enrolled in workforce programs. Eighty-six percent of students say that they would recommend McLennan Community College. McLennan Community College also owns Highlander Ranch, which is a horse farm located in Bosqueville. Students at MCC can take part in courses that will lead to four-year university or technical career training. Training is available in over 40 technical fields, computer fields, commercial music, health careers, emergency services
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McMurry University (McM) is a liberal arts school that offers bachelor’s degrees in fine arts, humanities, natural and social sciences, education, nursing and business. McMurry University was founded in 1923, is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is home to 1400 students. The school is located on 40 acres of land in Abilene, Texas, which has a population of 115,930 and is safe and convenient. The mission statement of McMurry University is to provide Christian liberal arts and professional education that prepares students for a fulfilling life of leadership and service. McMurry University’s academic programs include; the Honors program,
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Midland College (MC) was established in 1969 and expanded in 1972. Today the current student population is 7,000. As well as a college, the school also runs an Advanced Technology Center, Cogdell Learning Center, an Aviation Maintenance Technology Hangar, Professional Pilot Preparation Hanger, Child Care Center, and the Petroleum Professional Development Center in the community. Midland College has over fifty associate degree and certificate options. Students studying at Midland College can receive upper-level degrees on campus from four-year universities. The degrees available at Midland College are; Bachelor of Applied Technology, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Science in
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Midwestern State University (MSU, MWSU) is a public liberal arts university, which has undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and the professions. Midwestern State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program takes place at the Wilson School of Nursing and is available to students who do not yet have a license to practice as a Registered Nurse. The program also provides a post-licensure RN to BSN program,
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Navarro College (NC) is located on 103 acres west of downtown Corsicana on State Highway 31. The name Navarro College was adopted by the Board of Trustees in 1974. Navarro College has two permanent centers, the Navarro College South at Mexia and the Ellis County Center at Waxachie. There is also a third off-campus center in Midlothian. Navarro College also offers distance studies online. Navarro College has been named “The Fastest-Growing Public Two-Year College in the Nation” by Community College Week. Navarro College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Registered Nurse
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Established in 1925, North Central Texas College (NCTC) is currently 87 years old. With a home campus in Gainesville, North Central Texas College offers courses to students in Denton and Montague counties. North Central Texas College offers programs that lead to associate degrees and certificates. North Central Texas College’s Division of Health Sciences has courses in Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN). Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is offered at Gainesville Campus and is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing and has full accreditation from the National League for Nursing
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Odessa College (OC) was founded in 1946 and offers 45 associate degree programs and 70 certificate options to 6,000 students. Classes are available at Odessa College’s main campus in Odessa, as well as Pecos, Andres and Monahans. Students can also take classes online through OC Global. Odessa College also offers university parallel courses for students interested in completing four-year degrees at universities. Odessa College offers an Associate Degree Nursing program, and a Vocational Nursing program. Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN) At Odessa College’s Associate Degree Nursing Program, the college believes that the client is the central point of the nursing
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Panola College (PC) was established in 1947 in order to allow students to earn the first two years of a baccalaureate. Panola College is located on 35-acres of land at the Texas state highway 315 and U.S, 79 in Carthage. The current student population is 1,800 and offers distance learning via Television and the Internet. Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN) The Panola College Associate Degree Nursing program promotes healing, excellence in nursing and holistic health. The program is geared toward training individuals who would like a career as a registered nurse and to aid in the transition of the Licensed
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Paris Junior College (PJC) was established in 1924 because the community nearby needed a higher learning institution. When the school opened, there were 91 students and seven faculty members. The campus is currently located on 54 acres of land in Paris, Texas. The current Greenville campus is a 39,000 square foot building, which opened in 2008. The campus offers associate degrees in arts or sciences, as well as certification programs. Paris Junior College offers a consolidated nursing program. PJC has a Vocational Nursing (LVN) program, and an Associate Degree Nursing (RN) program. The first year is the LVN program and
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Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing (PHSSN) is affiliated with Abilene Christian University, Hardin-Simmons University and McMurry University. Students must first complete prerequisite courses at one of the three universities, and then in the Spring, apply to the Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing. Students will then take part in hands-on learning in clinical studies and classroom lectures, but cannot apply to PHSSN until they have completed courses at the affiliated universities. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares nurses at an entry level for a nursing career with a Christian focus.
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Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, natural sciences, education, humanities, agricultural studies, nursing, the social sciences, and many others. Prairie View also offers master’s degrees in nursing, social sciences, education, engineering, some social sciences, business and human sciences as well as offering doctoral programs in the future. The main area of study is in the Texas Gulf Coast Region and the Northwest Houston Corridor. PVAMU College of Nursing The Paris View A&M University College of Nursing is located in the Texas Medical Center and was opened in 1918. Graduates of PVAMU College of Nursing go on
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San Antonio College (SAC) was established in 1925 and is part of the Alamo group of colleges. In 1951, the college moved to San Pedro Avenue, which is home to today’s campus. Current enrollment is 25,000 students, which includes students enrolled at the Northeast Lakeview location. San Antonio College offers several degrees; Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts in Teaching and Associate of Science degrees in almost 50 fields, both technical and occupational fields. San Antonio College Nursing Programs Licensed Vocational Nurse to Registered Nurse (LVN to RN) Associate Degree in Applied Science (AAS) Generic Associate Degree in Applied Science
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The San Jacinto College Central campus (SJC Central, SJCC) has been around for 50 years and currently has 13,000 students enrolled. San Jacinto is spread out over three campuses; North, South and Central. San Jacinto College offers 140 academic programs and several courses that can transfer to universities. San Jacinto College also offers evening, weekend and online classes during all semesters, so that students can continue seeking employment while studying. San Jacinto College Central campus believes that the need for health care professionals is surpassing the supply of available professionals.Application periods of nursing at San Jacinto College are April through
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San Jacinto College South Campus (SJC South, SJCS) is located near NASA and the Medical Center, which aids in the college’s science, engineering and health programs. San Jacinto College’s South campus has been around for 50 years and currently has 13,000 students enrolled. San Jacinto is spread out over three campuses; North, South and Central. San Jacinto College offers 140 academic programs and several courses that can transfer to universities. San Jacinto College also offers evening, weekend and online classes during all semesters, so that students can continue seeking employment while studying. San Jacinto College South campus believes that the
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South Plains College (SPC) has over 9,000 full-time students and over 5,000 students enrolled in non-credit continuing education or workforce development programs per year. South Plains College is comprised of four campuses serving a 15-county area in West Texas. Most people refer to South Plains College as Levelland, but the campuses include Levelland, SPC Reese Center, Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center, and SPS Plainview Extension Center. Byron Martin and Plainview offer distance learning via TV and the Internet. South Plains College has two nursing programs; Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), and Vocational Nursing. Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) The Associate Degree in
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Located in Nacogdoches, Texas, Stephen F. Austin University (SFA, SFASU) has over 120 areas of study and 80 undergraduates majors. The university, which was established as a teachers’ college in 1923, also offers 60 graduate degrees and three PhD programs. There are six colleges that make up Stephen F. Austin University, which was named after one of Texas’ founding fathers. Stephen F. Austin University is not affiliated with Texas’ six university systems. The College of Sciences and Mathematics is home to Stephen F. Austin State University’s Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing. Classes are taught in the Math and
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Tarleton State University (TSU) was established in 1899 as a private college and previously known as John Tarleton College. In 1917, Tarleton College became part of the Texas A&M University System and then in 1959 the school began offering four-year degrees. In 1973, Trenton College became a university. Trenton University’s main campus is in Stephenville, Texas – an hour from Forth Worth. Nursing Programs The Tarleton State University nursing program was established in 1976 and has graduated over 1,250 students. Tarleton University offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN), which allows graduates to apply to write the NCLEX-RN
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Tarrant County College District (TCCD), often called just Tarrant County College (TCC), was established 45 years ago and currently has 50,000 students enrolled in the college’s associate degree and technical programs. Tarrant County College is the seventh largest Texan College or University. Tarrant County College has five campuses; Northeast Campus in Hurst, Northwest, South and Trinity River campuses in Forth Worth and Southeast Campus in Arlington. The South Campus has had the most students enrolled at one time, at 4,772. The nursing program at Tarrant County College is only offered at the Trinity River Campus. Associate of Applied Science Degree in
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Temple College (TC) is located in Temple, Texas near the I-35. Temple College is spread over three campuses; Cameron Center, Downtown Center and Taylor Center. The Nursing School at Temple College, offers three different programs; Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Vocational Degree in Nursing (VN) and the Licensed Vocational Nursing to Registered Nurse Bridge Program (LVN-RN). Graduates from Temple College Nursing program, go on to work in the healthcare community in Texas. The Dell Martin Nursing Education Center is located in the Temple College east campus and even has a center, which has computerized manikins, so that students can practice patient
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Texarkana College, located in Texarkana, Texas, is a two-year community college and is home to over 5,000 students. Texarkana College offers courses in everything from community services to traditional academics. Texarkana College’s campus is 90 acres, and owns a 360 acre farm and two acre nature reserve. The college is located between Dallas/ Fort Worth and Little Rock, Arkansas. Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) The Associate Degree Nursing was established in 1959. The program is accredited by the Texas Board of Nursing and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Originally, the program was to be finished in two years but
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Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is located in Laredo, which is south of San Antonio, and at the entryway to Mexico. Laredo has been identified as one of Texas’ fastest growing communities and is a bilingual community. Texas A&M International University is made up of 7,000 students and offers baccalaureate and masters programs as well as a Doctor of Philosophy degree in International Business. Texas A&M International University is part of the Texas A&M University System. Texas A&M International University’s nursing school is The Canesco School of Nursing. The Canesco School of Nursing is based on the idea that nurses
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Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi (TAMUCC, or A&M-Corpus Christi, or A&M-CC) is located on its own island filled with palm trees and beautiful beaches. Located on 240 acres, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi is home to over 10,000 students and is part of the Texas A&M University System. The five colleges have at the university offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Undergraduates Degrees in Nursing Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi is home to the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, which includes undergraduate and graduate programs. The undergraduate programs include the baccalaureate nursing program, which allows students
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