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#1 DNP Program
in Texas

Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program was the first established in Texas, and it is ranked No. 1 in the state by U.S. News & World Report. Get the details on our nurse practitioner and nurse executive tracks.BG_Nursing_DNP_2025.png

Choose your next step in nursing


So many choices! Nursing offers many 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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Need Help?

Our enrollment coaches can help you navigate the application process.

Call 713-500-2145, or email [email protected].

Take a Campus Tour

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.