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Nursing
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing

Undergraduate (Bachelors)

On Campus (In-Person)

Locations:

University of Houston-Downtown
RN to BSN Program
One Main Street, N725G
Houston, TX 77002


University of Houston-Downtown
RN to BSN Program

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Completion Program (RN to BSN)

Build your future

Nurses promote health, prevent illness, care for patients who are suffering, provide treatment for the human response to illness, and improve the health of individuals, families, communities, and populations within the local neighborhood, the state, the nation, and the world. As a UHD nursing student, you will complete clinical experiences and learn from the best medical professionals inside the Texas Medical Center and community agencies. 

 

Request for CCNE Third-Party Comments

The University of Houston Downtown, RN to BSN program will host the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) on November 18th-20th, 2024 for an accreditation review of our Baccalaureate program. In accordance with CCNE accreditation procedures, we extend the opportunity to our communities of interest, i.e. faculty, students, alumni, clinical partners, consumers and community at large to submit written comments regarding our academic programs.

As required by CCNE procedures, third-party comments will be received by CCNE until 21 days before the scheduled on-site evaluation (September 16, 2019).

Your feedback is appreciated and valued. If you would like to submit a third-party comment for a program currently under review, please submit to thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org

Or, if you prefer, mail comments to:

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Attn:

Third-Party Comments 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750 Washington, DC 20001


Information Session (Virtual)

Wednesday, 2 PM - 4 PM
Zoom


Prepare for an Exciting Career

A degree in Nursing from UHD prepares students for a variety of careers. Career paths include nursing care, management, teaching and community service careers in local, state, and federal healthcare settings. Some careers in nursing require additional education beyond the bachelor's degree, and this degree will provide a strong foundation for that education.
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The BSN Degree at UHD offers students a strong educational foundation in nursing, while also providing them with the leadership and critical thinking skills necessary for a challenging career in any healthcare setting, or in the pursuit of a graduate degree. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in undergraduate research as part of their educational experience. Read about us.

Five reasons to choose UHD for your nursing degree

  1. Tuition is affordable
  2. Only 33 hours to complete the program
  3. Convenient class schedule
  4. Great location, close to the medical center
  5. Excellent academic team and faculty

Career Opportunities

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  • Staff Nurse
  • Surgical Nurse
 
 
  • Nurse Case Manager
  • Nurse Educator
 
 
  • Inpatient/ Outpatient Centers
  • Community Care Nurse
 
 
  • Nurse Unit Manager
  • Clinical Researcher
 

 

Degree Plan

This program is designed to be a degree completion degree for students that have already received an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) degree along with their RN license.
Nursing Degree Plan

Admission Requirements

  1. Submit an application via www.applytexas.org
  2. Pay non-refundable $50 application fee
  3. Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
  4. Submit an official transcript of an associate degree in nursing (ADN)
  5. Provide evidence of a valid, unencumbered Texas Registered Nurse or a multi-state compact license
  6. Submit proof of current CPR/AED certification
  7. Other admissions requirements, 2.0 GPA, C or better in Nursing courses

Tuition and fees

The tuition and fees are at the Admissions-Student Resources page of the UHD website. The tuition is consistent with CST.

How to Apply

Applicants must provide evidence of a valid, unencumbered Texas Registered Nurse or a multi-state compact license. 

When applying on Apply Texas please select RN to BSN.
 

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at The University of Houston-Downtown is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

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