University of Houston-Victoria

Nursing Programs Offered

RN to BSN Program Details

The School of Nursing offers admission to the RN to BSN program in the Spring semester at the UH System at Sugar Land campus and UH System at Cinco Ranch campus in Katy. Admission in the Summer semester at the UH-Victoria campus. For this program, classes are held one day a week – Tuesdays to give students the flexibility to schedule courses around their work and family life. If a student is full time and takes the courses as offered, the nursing curriculum at UHV can be completed in one year (two semesters and a summer).

Priority deadline for Spring admission is Novemberber 15th. Priority deadline for Summer Admission is April 15th.

The primary educational objective of the RN to BSN-completion program is to increase the career and educational opportunities available to registered nurses in the university’s service region. Graduates of the program will have a broader understanding of the nursing profession and will bring that understanding to the practice of nursing in their places of employment. Graduates will be prepared to assume some Leadership and management roles.

Program Goals:

1. Synthesize knowledge from the biological sciences, social sciences, behavioral sciences, humanities and nursing to provide appropriate culturally sensitive care to individuals, families and communities.
2. Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication, collaboration with other professionals and leadership and management skills.
3. Critically analyze and apply research findings to nursing practice related to disease prevention, health promotion, illness care and restoration of health.
4. Utilize critical thinking skills to evaluate the outcomes of nursing care.
5. Serve as client advocates by providing health education and in monitoring and promoting access to cost-effective care.
6. Encourage lifelong learning and create a foundation for graduate study.
7. Integrate professional values and ethical, moral and legal aspects of nursing into practice in a variety of structured and unstructured settings.

RN to MSN Program Details

UHV's Master of Science program is designed to help you take the next step in your nursing career. Admission to the MSN program is Fall, Spring, and Summer at the UH-Victoria campus, UH System at Sugar Land campus, and UH System at Cinco Ranch campus in Katy.The MSN curriculum will build upon your BSN degree and prepare you for an advanced practice role as a:

Nurse Administrator
Nurse Educator

The primary educational objective of the Master of Science in Nursing program is to increase the career and educational opportunities available to registered nurses in the university’s service region. Graduates of the program will have a broader understanding of the nursing profession and will bring that understanding to the practice of nursing in their places of employment. Graduates will be prepared to assume some Leadership and management roles.

The Master of Science in Nursing program is designed to build upon the BSN degree. Students in this program are prepared to function at advanced levels with an expanded knowledge of theory, research and clinical application. Graduates are prepared to provide evidenced based health care and to work on collaborative teams. Each graduate will be able to function in an advanced practice role as a nurse administrator and for the role of a nurse educator.

Program Goals:

1. Assume advanced leadership roles in a variety of health care settings.
2. Exemplify ethical, legal, and professional standards for advanced nursing practice.
3. Integrate advanced knowledge of nursing and related disciplines in the roles of educator, administrator, or clinician.
4. Participate in research and other scholarly activities to expand nursing knowledge.
5. Work effectively in interdisciplinary relationships or partnerships to promote, maintain and restore the health of clients; improve health care delivery systems; shape health policy; or influence professional education

Accelerated BSN Program Details

The objective of the Second Degree BSN program is to produce graduates for professional nursing practice who can draw upon knowledge from the biological sciences, social sciences, humanities and nursing to critically analyze human responses to actual and potential health problems and provide appropriate nursing interventions. The Second Degree bachelors program is a twelve-month intensive full-time program for people holding bachelors or masters 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.

Program Goals:

1. Synthesize knowledge from the humanities, biological, social and behavioral sciences to provide appropriate culturally sensitive nursing care to individuals, families and communities.
2. Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication, leadership skills, quality improvement, patient safety and collaboration with other professionals.
3. Assume accountability for client care outcomes related to disease prevention, health promotion, and evidence based nursing practice to restore health across the continuum of healthcare environments.
4. Utilize clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills to evaluate the outcomes of nursing care provided to clients throughout their life span.
5. Deliver quality patient care while utilizing knowledge and skills in information and patient care technology.
6. Serve as client advocate by providing health education and monitoring healthcare policies that influence the ability to promote access to cost-effective care.
7. Acknowledge the need for lifelong learning and create a foundation for advanced study.
8. Integrate professional values and ethical, moral and legal aspects of nursing into practice in a variety of settings.

The Second Degree BSN program has received initial approval from the Texas Board of Nursing. Graduates of the Second Degree BSN program are eligible to apply to take the examination for licensure as registered nurses.