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Thinking of Switching to a Career in Nursing?
Our Pre-Licensure Nursing Programs Can Help You Get There!
Graduate in as few as 16-20 months.
TLU's nursing programs are CCNE accredited.
Accelerated Transfer BSN program available to those with an associate or some college credit.
TLU's School of Nursing student pass rate on the NCLEX-RN exam.
Our Programs
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
The ABSN track is designed for applicants who want to make a career change to nursing and have at least an associate degree or equivalent or a bachelor’s degree in another field of study. The ABSN can be completed in as few as 16 months of full-time study.
- 60-credit
- Classroom instruction
- Training in state-of-the-art simulation labs
- Research opportunities
- Clinical experience
Accelerated Transfer BSN
The Accelerated Transfer BSN track is designed for those with some prior education, and is open to students who have completed 64 credit hours or an associate degree. This track can be completed in as few as 16 months.
- 60-credit
- Classroom instruction
- Training in state-of-the-art simulation labs
- Research opportunities
- Clinical experience
Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing (DEMSN)
The DEMSN track is designed for applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in any academic major looking to make a career change to nursing. It can be completed in as few as 20 months of full-time study and will prepare you to take the NCLEX-RN exam to become a registered nurse. The DEMSN program is held on campus in our New Braunfels and Houston locations, with the first DEMSN Houston cohort starting Fall 2025.
- 75-credit
- In-person learning
- Training in state-of-the-art simulation labs
- Clinical rotations
- Research opportunities
Your Nursing Pathway
We offer multiple pathways to earning a nursing degree.
Select a pathway that fits best for you.
If you have taken college credits and are ready to begin your journey to becoming a nurse, you may qualify for TLU’s Accelerated Transfer Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
- If you have completed 64 credits or more, you may meet the minimum education requirement to enroll in the Accelerated Transfer BSN program.
- If you have completed less than 64 credits, learn more about TLU’s on-ground Bachelor of Science in Nursing program here.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
- Associate degree or equivalent or a bachelor’s degree in another field of study from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Recommended cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Successful completion of all required prerequisites
If you have earned a non-nursing associate degree and are ready to jumpstart your career in nursing, learn more about TLU’s Accelerated Transfer Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
- Associate degree or equivalent or a bachelor’s degree in another field of study from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Recommended cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Successful completion of all required prerequisites
If you have earned a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field and are ready to switch careers, TLU offers two pathways to earn your nursing degree.
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing
If you have earned a graduate degree in a non-nursing field and are ready to switch careers, TLU offers two pathways to earn your nursing degree.
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing
Get Hired by Major Hospitals and Practices
Our nursing graduates get hired by major hospitals and practices, including the following:
How Our Nursing Programs Work
Intensive Hands-On Training
Our students receive 944+ hours of hands-on laboratory, simulation and clinical training so they can be ready to practice with confidence after they graduate.
Curriculum Designed to Challenge and Inspire
Program features rigorous academic content that prepares you to provide superior patient care, lead teams, act as a health educator and advocate for patients.
Faculty Oversight + Expertise
Clinically experienced faculty bring recognized achievements, passion for teaching and mentorship to your classes. Work with them in labs, clinical settings and research opportunities.
Learn Boldly.
Live to Inspire
We’ve been educating students since 1891 and are proud of numerous accolades our university has earned. Some of the recent ones include:
President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll member 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
The Princeton Review: 2021 Best Western College
Great Colleges to Work For by The Chronicle of Higher Education
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing at Texas Lutheran University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Earning Your Nursing Degree at TLU
At TLU, we believe every student should have the opportunity to pursue a small, private college experience.
