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Make the Transition
to a Nursing Career
Earn Your Accelerated
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
92% First-Time NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
95% Employment Rate After Six Months
Finish in 16-20 Months
945 Hours of Hands-On Training
Get Hired by Major Hospitals and Practices
Our nursing graduates get hired by major hospitals and practices, including the following:
Our Programs
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
The ABSN track is designed for applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in any academic major and want to make a career change to nursing. 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
Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing (DEMSN)
The DEMSN is a hybrid program; while most of the instruction is held on campus in New Braunfels, Texas, 12 of the 21 courses are hybrid, including a mix of in-person and online instruction. Four classes are given fully online.
- 75-credit
- In-person learning
- Training in state-of-the-art simulation labs
- Clinical rotations
- Research opportunities
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 at Texas Lutheran University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Earning Your Nursing Degree at TLU
At TLU, we believe every student should have the opportunity to pursue a small, private college experience.
