First in Texas

Cizik School of Nursing established the first Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program in Texas, and its more than 400 alumni serve as chief nursing officers, informatics experts, nurse practitioners in various roles, deans of other nursing schools, and in a host of other leadership positions from the bedside to the boardroom. Learn more.

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So many choices! Nursing offers many and diverse educational options and career opportunities. Whether you are a high-school student considering the nursing profession or an experienced nurse looking to expand your horizons, Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston can help you achieve excellence.

Take our Next Steps quiz to help plan your nursing journey.

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The Cizik School of Nursing and Student Community Center building was designed with the future of nursing – and the planet – in mind. Sign up for an in-person campus tour, watch our virtual tour video, or learn more about our campus.

News

PARTNERS hosts record-breaking Spring Luncheon

Author Sarah DiGregorio delivers keynote address at event honoring retired Professor Nancy Bergstrom, PhD, RN, FAAN.

New nursing PhD scholarship

Endowment will support multiple students seeking research-focused doctoral degrees.

Don’t miss the 2025 Annual Future Living Showcase

Xiaoqian Jiang, PhD, Associate Vice President for Medical AI at McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston, to deliver keynote speech.

Exploring barriers to HIV prevention among Latinos

Higinio Fernández-Sánchez, PhD, RN, receives $50,000 grant from the Texas Development Center for AIDS Research.

Explore nursing at new summer camp

High-school students can learn about nursing careers and earn five health care certifications through the Inspiring and Growing Nursing Interest Through Exploration (IGNITE) Nursing^TM.