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No matter where you are on your nursing journey – or where you want to go – Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston can help you achieve excellence. This short quiz will help you chart your path to success.

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Your first step will be completing the prerequisites necessary for admission to Cizik School of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.

You can start by:

  • Taking advanced-placement and/or dual credit courses while still in high school.
  • Applying to a two-year or four-year college or university to complete at least 24-30 hours of the required 60 hours of nursing prerequisites.
  • Then, you may choose to apply to Cizik School of Nursing's Pre-Nursing pathway to earn 24-27 hours of nursing science prerequisites, or you may complete all 60 prerequisite hours at another institution. Students who earn a grade of “B” or better in each required science course in our Pre-Nursing pathway will be eligible for direct admission to the accelerated Pacesetter BSN program without taking nursing school entrance exams.
  • Study hard! Cizik School of Nursing is highly competitive, and our graduates are highly sought after. A 3.0 GPA is the minimum required for admission, but since you will be competing against top students, a higher GPA is usually required for acceptance.
  • If you earn all prerequisites at another institution, apply to the 15-month Pacesetter BSN program when you have completed at least 48 prerequisite hours, including 16 hours of required science courses. You must also take the HESI A2 entrance exam or the TEAS exam.
  • If you choose to complete a two-year Associate of Nursing degree and become an RN, you may apply to our RN to BSN program to earn your BSN and improve your career prospects.

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Complete your prerequisites

Whether you are attending a two-year college or a four-year university, you can apply to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Texas’ top-rated program. 

We offer two paths to receiving your BSN:

  • The 15-month Pacesetter program for students seeking to become RNs.
  • The RN to BSN program designed for nurses with Associate of Nursing degrees.

For the accelerated Pacesetter BSN program, 60 hours of prerequisites are required. You may choose to apply to our Pre-Nursing pathway to complete 24-27 hours of nursing science prerequisites or complete them at a different institution. Students who earn a grade of “B” or better in each required science course in our Pre-Nursing pathway will be eligible for direct admission to the accelerated Pacesetter BSN program without taking nursing school entrance exams. You must also take the HESI A2 entrance exam or the TEAS exam if you complete your prerequisites somewhere else.

Prepare by studying hard! Cizik School of Nursing is highly competitive, and our graduates are highly sought after. A 3.0 GPA is the minimum required for admission, but since you will be competing against top students, a higher GPA is usually required for acceptance.

Find out more about admission requirements for the Pacesetter or RN to BSN program.

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Transitioning to the civilian workforce

At Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston, we often begin working with service members before they complete their military commitments.  Our dedicated veteran case manager can help you prepare to apply to our Veterans Bachelor of Science in Nursing (VBSN) program. This undergraduate pathway to a career in nursing enables you to earn up to three hours of academic credit for the medical training and experience gained in the military.

Learn about the VBSN program and other resource, services, and opportunities available to veterans at UTHealth Houston.

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A new career

Our 15-month Pacesetter BSN program attracts many second-career students who have earned degrees in other fields. This rigorous, fast-paced program will prepare you to take the licensure exam and begin a new career of caring. 

Your next steps:

  1. Check your transcripts to see whether you are missing any nursing prerequisites.
  2. Complete any missing courses as needed. You may choose to apply to Cizik School of Nursing's Pre-Nursing pathway to earn 24-27 hours of nursing science prerequisites, or you may complete courses at another institution. Students who earn a grade of “B” or better in each required science course in our Pre-Nursing program will be eligible for direct admission to the accelerated Pacesetter BSN program without taking nursing school entrance exams.
  3. If you completed your prerequisites at another institution, you must take either the HESI A2 entrance exam or the TEAS exam.
  4. Apply!

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Earn your BSN

Our flexible RN to BSN program is designed for working nurses and new ADN graduates. It includes online coursework and and in-person clinicals that provide opportunities to connect with faculty and get to know your classmates.

Learn more and apply today.

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