We've organized a comprehensive list of Texas nursing schools. Below you'll find information on specific nursing programs such as LVN certificates and ADN, BSN, and MSN degrees. You'll also find a profile of nursing education and careers in each major Texas city.
Texas is home to more than 600 hospitals, more than 350,000 licensed nurses, and over 200 approved nursing education programs. If you’re interested in joining Texas’s booming healthcare industry as a nurse, successful completion of a state-approved program is the first step. The Texas Board of Nursing also requires successful passing of the relevant licensure or certification exam, plus continuing education on a biennial basis for all licensed nurses.
Licensed vocational nurses provide frontline patient care under the supervision of surgeons, physicians, and registered nurses. They collect samples for testing, monitor medical equipment, measure vital signs, dress wounds, provide injections, and gather medical information from patients. Some LVNs even help to deliver, care for, and feed infants. Experienced LVNs may supervise certified nursing assistants and aides (CNAs).
The state of Texas is home to some of the nation’s most respected private colleges. Baylor University, Houston Baptist University, and Texas Christian University are just a few prestigious examples. The state’s private colleges are also home to some of America’s best nursing schools. Besides their excellent academic reputations and renowned programs in specialized fields, many of these private schools offer more personalized attention than public schools thanks to smaller class sizes.
The state of Texas is home to one of the nation’s top public universities, the University of Texas at Austin. Several other public Texas colleges rank among the top 100 colleges in the nation. These public institutions are also home to some of America’s best nursing schools.