ANNOUNCEMENT: FULL CCNE ACCREDITATION
The graduate and undergraduate programs have received full accreditation for five years (2014) from the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Welcome to the UHV School of Nursing, where we offer excellent and flexible programs for those busy nurses who want to obtain a bachelor's degree, those interested in advancing their nursing career with a graduate degree or those students who already have a university degree and want to become a nurse in our Second Degree program. The programs are approved through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Board of Nursing . RN to BSN The RN to BSN completion program allows nurses who have completed their associate degree and subsequent RN licensure to advance their professional qualifications while continuing to live and work within the community. This program is offered in the spring and summer semesters in Victoria, Sugar Land and Katy, Texas. Second Degree BSN UHV is pleased to announce that the School of Nursing Second Degree BSN program received formal approval from the Texas Board of Nursing on July 17, 2008. The next admission to this program will be spring of 2011. The Second Degree BSN program is a 12-month, intensive, full-time program for people holding bachelor's or master's degrees in other fields who want to become registered nurses (RNs). This program is designed to facilitate a career change for the more mature and experienced student. This program is offered in Sugar Land and Katy, Texas. Deadline for application and all supporting documents for the Second Degree BSN program is October 1, 2010. MSN (With an option in nursing education and nursing administration) The School of Nursing offers a Master's of Science in Nursing degree with tracks as Nurse Educator and Nurse Administrator. The Master's of Science Nursing degree is offered in Victoria, Sugar Land and Katy, Texas. Innovative educational delivery and part-time study is available. The master's degree program prepares professional nurses for leadership roles in nursing education and nursing administration. Graduate study in nursing requires the acquisition and systematic application of knowledge and skills in nursing practice, evidence-based practices, and nursing role. Advanced critical thinking skills in nursing are enhanced through the study of theory and research. RN to MSN Bridge The RN to MSN Bridge will take you from an associate degree to a MSN in one convenient program. Associate degree or diploma program degree nurses with a baccalaureate degree in another discipline are candidates for the Bridge program. The School of Nursing offers admission to the MSN and the RN to MSN Bridge programs in the fall, spring and summer semesters in Victoria, Sugar Land and Katy, Texas. To find out more about these programs and their requirements please email: nursing@uhv.edu
Important Dates
Coffee With The Dean- December 2, 2010
2010 Health Sciences Reasoning Test Dates Available
Announcements
UHV Spring 2011 Scholarship Opportunities - Coming Soon
UHV School of Nursing to hold first honor society induction
UHV plans first proposed nursing doctoral program
UHV School of Nursing Fall Forum focuses on cancer screening
UHV nursing student moved by having positive influence on others
In Good Company - Dr. Varghese
From teacher to nurse, single mom fulfills dream
South Central Nurses Earn Top Honors - National organization selects Dean Tart for advocacy award
Hospital funds UHV professor as first doctoral-level researcher
UHV School of Nursing helps improve patient comfort
In Good Company - Sandra McNeely
