Texas A&M University-Texarkana Nursing School Review

Texas A&M University-Texarkana (TAMUT) became a member of The Texas A&M University System. Texas A&M University in Texarkana is on the Texas and Arkansas border and offers four-year, graduate and doctoral degrees and offers some of the lowest tuition fees in the state of Texas. Texas A&M University – Texarkana has four colleges – the College of Business, the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, the College of Education and Liberal Arts and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Nursing Programs

Texas A&M University – Texarkana offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program both in person and online, as well as a Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, online and in person.

Registered Nurse’s (RN) applying to the Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing degree have to complete the core courses of the curriculum as well as the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) courses that were already completed. The core courses for the BSN program can be completed at Texas A&M University – Texarkana, TC in Texarkana, CTC in Killeen, or TC in Temple. The exact core course can also be completed online for students learning from a distance. Programs can be completed in 15 months, as long as all Bachelor core courses have been completed.

Applying

In order to apply for the BSN and MSN degrees at Texas A&M University – Texarkana, individuals must already be certified as a Registered Nurse. Applicants can fill out an application online and must submit all transcripts from previous colleges into the admissions office. Individuals must submit their proof of Registered Nurse licensure when applying to the nursing programs at Texas A&M University Texarkana campus. Registered Nurses work in various healthcare organizations including; hospitals, physicians’ offices, hospices, long-term care facilities and many more healthcare facilities. Registered Nurses often wish to complete baccalaureate education; in order to potentially go on to complete additional education at a master’s of doctoral level in nursing. In order to be licensed as a Registered Nurse, an individual must have successfully completed the NCLEX-RN examination. Registered Nurses then go on to work in a variety of healthcare institutions.

The MSN degree can be completed in 24 months, but there are also options to complete the program slower if desired. Applicants must apply online and submit all previous college transcripts and all grades must satisfy Texas A&M University’s grade requirements.

In order to apply to the MSN program, applicants must have a 3.0 GPA in previous 60 hours of an undergraduate degree. Applicants must also provide a personal letter outlining why he or she wishes to complete an MSN. Individuals must submit an acceptable GRE score, no older than five years as well as three letters of reference. Applicants must provide proof of a BSN degree or have met BSN requirements and have a minimum of one-year work experience as a certified Registered Nurse (RN). Finally, applicants must complete an interview with the Nursing Admissions Committee and complete a post interview write-up at the interview site.

Contact:
Texas A&M University – Texarkana
7101 University Avenue,
Texarkana, TX 75503
United States
(903) 223-3000