Mar 19, 2024  
2016-2017 Graduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Nursing


   

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Contact

College of Nursing Administration Office    832-842-8200

Brazos Hall
14000 University Blvd.
Sugar Land, TX 77479

Leadership

Kathryn Tart, EdD, MSN, RN

Founding Dean and Professor, BA Luther College; MSN University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; EdD University of Houston.

Kathleen Reeve, DrPH, ANP-BC, FNP-C

Associate Dean / Clinical Professor, BSN University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; MSN University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; DrPH University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Prairie View A&M University.

About the College

The University of Houston College of Nursing offers upper level and graduate nursing education primarily to Fort Bend County, Harris, and surrounding counties in Texas. Undergraduate tracks include the RN-BSN for registered nurses who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing, and the Second Degree BSN for individuals who have completed a university degree and wish to become a nurse.

The Master of Science in Nursing offers tracks in nursing education, nursing administration, and family nurse practitioner.

Accreditation

The College of Nursing has full approval from the Texas Board of Nursing. The RN-BSN program, Second Degree BSN program, and MSN program in Nurse Administration, Nurse Education, and Family Nurse Practitioner have approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The baccalaureate degree in nursing and master’s degree in nursing program at the University of Houston are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC.  20036, Telephone 202-887-6791, www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation

Mission

The Mission of the University of Houston College of Nursing is to provide innovative, dynamic, and nationally competitive nursing education to a diverse student population that builds professional leaders and clinical experts.

The University Of Houston College of Nursing is committed to serving educational needs, supporting lifelong learning, advancing excellence in regional and global health care through strong inter-professional collaborations and partnerships while advancing scholarship, research, leadership and service.

Shared Values of the Mission

As its primary goal, the College of Nursing is dedicated to promoting nursing excellence.  We uphold the values of nursing:

  • Integrity
  • Honesty
  • Accountability
  • Compassion
  • Respect for all people
Vision

NURSING. EXCELLENCE. PERIOD.

Goals

College of Nursing Goals

  1. Provide accessible student-centered educational programs that blend innovative technology and face-to-face support.
  2. Prepare valued nurse leaders for the communities served.
  3. Maintain excellence in baccalaureate and graduate nursing curricula. 
  4. Develop strong clinical and service liaisons and partnerships with community groups, health care agencies, alumni, and other interested individuals. 
  5. Advance the nursing profession through faculty scholarship and professional involvement.

 

Professional Affiliations, Honor Societies, and Student Organizations

Sigma Theta Tau International - Phi Chi Chapter

Programs

    MasterGraduate Certificate