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    Discover exceptional nursing education at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Our School of Nursing offers accredited programs, including BSN, MSN, DNP, and post-master's certificates in Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner specialties. Approved by the Texas Board of Nursing and CCNE accredited, we prepare future leaders in healthcare.

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Brownsville Office:

Life and Health Science Bldg (BLHSB) 2.720
maria.pedraza@utrgv.edu
956-882-5070
Fax: 956-882-6827

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Health Affairs Building East (EHABE) 2.201
956-665-3491
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UTRGV School of Nursing Information Sessions

Please attend the appropriate Information Session below to learn more about the program, application, and admission process.  You will have the opportunity to speak with a program coordinator and faculty member and ask questions. Times are given in Central Standard Time.

  • Tuesday, January 27, 2026
    12:00-1:00pm
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    In-Person Session: 5:30-6:30 pm – EHABE 1.102
  • Tuesday, February 24, 2026
    12:00-1:00pm
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    In-Person Session 5:30-6:30 pm – EHABE 1.102
  • Tuesday, March 24, 2026
    12:00-1:00pm
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    In-Person Session: 5:30-6:30 pm – EHABE 1.102
  • Tuesday, April 21, 2026
    12:00-1:00pm
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    In-Person Session: 5:30-6:30 pm – EHABE 1.102
  • Tuesday, May 5, 2026
    12:00-1:00pm
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    In-Person Session: 5:30-6:30 pm – EHABE 1.102

Dates and times are subject to change. Please check the School of Nursing website for the latest updates. If there are no attendees, the session may be cancelled after the first 15 minutes.

Questions?

Schoolofnursing@utrgv.edu
956-665-3491

  • Monday, February 23
    6:00pm-7:00pm
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  • Monday, March 2
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  • Monday, March 30
    6:00pm-7:00pm
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  • Monday, April 6
    6:00pm-7:00pm
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  • Monday, April 27
    6:00pm-7:00pm
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Dates and times are subject to change. Please check the School of Nursing website for the latest updates. If there are no attendees, the session may be cancelled after the first 15 minutes.

School of Nursing

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BLHSB 2.720
Phone: 956-882-5072
Fax: 956-882-6827

Edinburg

EHABE 2.201
Phone: 956-665-3491
Fax: 956-665-5253 

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