国产探花

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国产探花 offers dynamic and comprehensive pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and direct-entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs, preparing students for nursing careers through flexible campus-based, hybrid, and online formats.

With multiple pathways tailored to students鈥 education and experience, 国产探花 offers the traditional BSN program on the residential campus. Students who already hold a non-nursing bachelor鈥檚 degree or who have earned 64 qualifying college credits can pursue the Accelerated BSN program in a hybrid format which can be completed in 16 months. Additionally, students with a non-nursing bachelor鈥檚 degree may enter the direct-entry MSN program, which can be completed in as few as 20 months. Both the BSN and MSN include 900 or more hours of hands-on experience offered through labs, simulations, and real-world clinical placements to ensure that graduates are confident, competent, and career ready.

The Department of Nursing has approval from the Texas Board of Nursing to offer the BSN and direct-entry MSN nursing degrees. Both the baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing at 国产探花 are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). The curriculum prepares graduates for nursing careers, and BSN and MSN graduates have excellent NCLEX-RN pass and employment rates.

There’s Never Been a More Urgent Call

Nurses care. Nurses heal. Nurses listen. Nurses are there when we鈥檙e at our most vulnerable鈥攚hen we鈥檙e sick and scared and unsure what to do next.

But that鈥檚 just the beginning. Nurses teach entire communities how to protect their health. They conduct medical research. They shape health care policy. They run hospitals, nonprofit organizations, and clinics. They advocate for their patients and their patients鈥 rights.

Nurses do everything they鈥檙e called to do. And at 国产探花, nurses begin their journey toward changing the world.

Both the baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master’s degree program in nursing at 国产探花 are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (). 

Nursing Options at 国产探花

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  1. Apply and gain admission to 国产探花 at . 
  2. Complete prerequisite courses prior to entry into the Nursing Program.
  3. Complete the 国产探花 Nursing application. Go to , start a new application, select the year you are applying for, and select 鈥淣耻谤蝉颈苍驳鈥 on the second drop-down option.
  4. Provide three reference evaluation forms completed by health care supervisors or faculty who are familiar with your performance.
  5. Earn at least a 鈥淐鈥 in each prerequisite course with an overall minimum 3.0 prerequisite GPA on a 4.0 scale. All science courses must be completed within the last seven years prior to the application deadline.
  6. Earn an overall score of 70 percent or higher on all sections of the TEAS庐 (Test for Essential Academic Skills) exam within the last 12 months.
  7. Prior to beginning the program, admitted students must complete health requirements, including the Texas Board of Nursing Mandatory Background Check and Drug Screening. If you are a current 国产探花 student, you can apply to the Nursing Program at , start a new application, select the year you are applying for, and select 鈥淣耻谤蝉颈苍驳鈥 on the second drop-down option.

Fall Nursing Application Deadlines: Priority Deadline is January 30 and Late Decision Deadline is March 31

Spring Nursing Application Deadlines: Priority Deadline is August 15 and Late Decision Deadline is October 31

General Education Courses (33 credit hours to include)

  • COMP 131 English Composition I (3 credit hours)
  • COMP 132 English Composition II (3 credit hours)
  • FREX 134 Exploring the Arts and Sciences (3 credit hours)
  • MATH 133 College Algebra (3 credit hours)
  • THEO 133 Introduction to Theology (3 credit hours)
  • SPAN 131 Spanish Language and Culture I (3 credit hours)
  • HUMANITIES electives (6 credit hours)
  • ARTS electives (3 credit hours)

Supporting Courses/Prerequisites (40 credit hours to include)

  • BIOL 245 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credit hours)
  • BIOL 246 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credit hours)
  • BIOL 233 Pathophysiology (3 credit hours)
  • BIOL 235 Principles of Nutrition (3 credit hours)
  • BIOL 242 Microbiology (4 credit hours)
  • CHEM 147 Principles of Chemistry (4 credit hours)
  • PSYC 131 Intro to Psychology (3 credit hours)
  • PSYC 236 Developmental Psychology (3 credit hours)
  • COMM 374 Professional Speaking (3 credit hours)
  • SOCI 130 Introduction to Sociology (3 credit hours)
  • STAT 374 Statistics (3 credit hours)

Nursing Courses Plan of Study (60 credit hours to include)

Semester 1 (15 credit hours)

  • NURS 330 Age-Span Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Assessment (4 credit hours)
  • NURS 332 Fundamental Nursing Concepts & Practice (5 credit hours)
  • NURS 334 Evidence-Based Professional Nursing I (3 credit hours)
  • NURS 338 Nursing Pharmacology (3 credit hours)

Semester 2 (15 credit hours)

  • NURS 340 Complex Nursing Concepts & Practice I (7 credit hours)
  • NURS 342 Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Nursing (5 credit hours)
  • NURS 344 Nursing Research for Evidence-Based Practice (3 credit hours)

Semester 3 (15 credit hours)

  • NURS 430 Nursing of Childbearing Families (3 credit hours)
  • NURS 431 Pediatric Nursing: Principles and Practice (3 credit hours)
  • NURS 432 Complex Nursing Concepts & Practice II (7 credit hours)
  • NURS 434 Leadership & Management of Nursing Care (3 credit hours)

Semester 4 (15 credit hours)

  • NURS 440 Community Health Nursing (5 credit hours)
  • NURS 442 Evidence-Based Professional Nursing II (3 credit hours)
  • NURS 443 Capstone – Nursing Leadership Practicum (7 credit hours)

What is the TEAS庐 Exam?

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) by ATI is used by many nursing programs to determine an applicant鈥檚 readiness for admission. The exam consists of academic content in general college coursework. The applicant must enroll and take the examination during the exam window. A minimum score of proficient is required for admission into the nursing program. Test sections include reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, mathematics, biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology.

ATI鈥攖he creator of the ATI TEAS Exam鈥攊s partnering with Proctorio to virtually proctor the TEAS Exam, allowing you to take it from nearly anywhere with a strong internet connection. Proctorio is a remote proctoring platform that uses machine learning to proctor students from wherever they may be. The remote proctored ATI TEAS Exam offers a variety of secure exam settings including video, audio, and screen recording designed to maintain the integrity of the assessment and ensure uncompromised exam results.

Please visit to view available dates and register for the TEAS.

We offer generous academic scholarships for transfer students who plan to enroll as full-time students. Our scholarships are awarded based on cumulative GPA from all institutions attended. Students who hold a bachelor鈥檚 degree are not eligible for 国产探花 scholarships and institutional aid.

Students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa at a community college are eligible to receive $3,000 per year on top of any 国产探花 academic scholarship.

Renewal of transfer academic scholarships is based on continued full-time enrollment and a cumulative 2.00 GPA earned at 国产探花. All transfer scholarships are renewable for six semesters.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

You may be eligible for additional scholarships or grants offered through the 国产探花 Nursing Program. Contact Student Financial Services at studentfinancialservices@tlu.edu or 830-372-8010 for more information.

If you are interested in 国产探花’s Accelerated Transfer Nursing Program, please refer to the page below for more information. 

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国产探花 Nursing by the Numbers

More the 90% first-time NCLEX pass rate

25鈥30 students is the average class size in the program

900 hours of hands-on training, simulation, and clinical experience

>95% of nursing students are employed within 12 month of graduation

A 国产探花 nursing graduate ringing the bell on graduation night.

What to Expect as a 国产探花 Nursing Student

Most of your nursing education happens during your junior and senior years鈥攊.e., the 60 credit hours that constitute the BSN program. Here鈥檚 what makes earning your nursing degree at 国产探花 unique.

Small Class Size

Our nursing classes are as small as possible. With an average class size of 30, you鈥檒l get more hands-on experience in the field and more one-on-one time with our faculty.

Even Smaller Clinical Groups

You will be assigned to a clinical group of 6鈥10 fellow nursing students. With clinical groups this small, you鈥檒l have more direct interaction with your instructors.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Nursing is constantly evolving. That鈥檚 why you鈥檒l practice your skills in 国产探花鈥檚 modern, cutting-edge simulation labs鈥攁llowing you to step immediately into your career upon graduation.

Real-World Experience

We believe in hands-on learning. And because 国产探花 sits in the middle of one of the country鈥檚 fastest-growing regions, you鈥檒l have the opportunity to study in hospitals and clinics across Central Texas. Our students complete their clinicals at top health care providers in Comal, Bexar, and Guadalupe counties with hospitals like Christus Santa Rosa, Methodist Hospital, University Hospital, Resolute New Braunfels, and Guadalupe Regional Medical Center.

Career-Ready at Graduation

More than 90 percent of 国产探花 nursing students pass the NCLEX-RN exam on the first attempt, and more than 95 percent are employed within six months of graduation. Since 2016, 国产探花’s Cumulative NCLEX pass rate is 92 percent and the NCLEX pass rates for 2021 are 91.67 percent, putting 国产探花 in the top 30 percent of reporting universities in Texas. More than 95 percent of students are employed upon graduation and the program offers numerous internship and residency opportunities for senior nursing students or graduates.

Research

Every student at 国产探花 can choose to work with a professor to conduct undergraduate research. As a nursing student, you鈥檒l have the chance to explore鈥攁nd even transform鈥攃ritical issues in healthcare and medicine.

Accreditation

The nursing program at 国产探花 is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Our nursing graduates are poised to move quickly into their careers after graduation.

Careers in Nursing

There are dozens of careers in the nursing field. Here are a few of the most common and in-demand careers you can pursue when you graduate from 国产探花:

  • Medical-surgical acute care
  • Geriatrics
  • Surgery
  • Behavioral and mental health
  • Pediatrics
  • OB-GYN
  • Emergency room nursing
  • Intensive care (ICU)
  • Intermediate care (IMC)
  • Community health settings
  • Home Health Nurse
  • Pediatric Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered nurses work as part of the interprofessional team, often in hospitals, clinics, and other health settings. RNs conduct a wide range of important tasks鈥攊ncluding administering medication and therapies, monitoring patient progress, and educating patients and their families. When you think of a 鈥渘urse,鈥 you most often think of registered nurses.

A 国产探花 student nurse practices a procedure on a mannequin