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RN to BSN

Take your nursing career to the next level in as little as eight months at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston. Our flexible RN to BSN pathway is an ideal way to expand your career opportunities.

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Top-ranked BSN Program in Texas

Cizik School of Nursing’s BSN program has been ranked #1 in Texas for two years in a row by U.S. News & World Report on Best Colleges, which ranks nearly 700 nursing schools.

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The best costs less with the UTHealth Houston Future Nurses Fund

Cizik School of Nursing offers low tuition for the state’s No. 1 BSN program. Now, the Future Nurses Fund provides supplemental financial aid to make tuition and fees free to full-time BSN students who earn less than $100,000 annually in gross adjusted income.

RN to BSN at a Glance

Cizik School of Nursing's RN to BSN option flexibly fits your schedule. You can choose to complete your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in two, three, or five semesters. Our RN to BSN students advance their education while caring for patients all over Texas. You may take advantage of clinical opportunities in the world-famous Texas Medical Center or throughout the state.

Discover how UTHealth Houston can open the door to a rewarding career.

    • Admit Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
    • Average Completion: Two, three, or five semesters
    • Credit Requirements: 31 credit hours
    • Educational Mode: 100% online lectures and an in-person clinical project
      Enrollment Level: Part-time or full-time enrollment
    • Estimated Tuition: Among the lowest in Texas
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Affordable Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Cizik School of Nursing offers one of the most affordable RN to BSN options in the state of Texas. We also provide generous need-based and academic scholarships to our nursing students. Learn more about financial aid.

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Flexible Enrollment Options

Our hybrid RN to BSN pathway offers three enrollment options designed to fit your life:

  • Fast-track (2 semesters)
  • Traditional (3 semesters)
  • Flexible (up to 5 semesters)

Begin your RN-BSN studies when it makes sense for you. We offer start dates in fall, spring, and summer.

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“A BSN opens doors”

Attending Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston is a dream come true for Arnoldo Varela-Guillen, RN, who was accepted to the RN to BSN track by early admission while completing an associate’s degree nursing program at Houston Community College.

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Expand Your Career Horizons with our BSN Program

Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, ranked #1 in Texas, prepares you for a wide variety of career pathways. When you graduate from Cizik School of Nursing, you set yourself apart from other nurses. BSN-prepared graduates are in demand in today’s job market. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a job growth of about 9% over the next decade.

Get Started Toward Your BSN Degree

Apply today for the RN to BSN option at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston. When you graduate from our nationally ranked program, employers will recognize the value of your education.

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Need Help?

Our enrollment coaches can help you navigate the application process.

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

Expand Your Nursing Education at Cizik School of Nursing

What comes after your BSN? Cizik School of Nursing offers many paths to expand your knowledge and grow your career through master’s level and doctoral level graduate programs in nursing.

BSN to DNP program

Master's and post-graduate programs

BSN to PhD program

Continuing Professional Development