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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
956-882-5070
Fax: 956-882-6827

Edinburg Office:
Health Affairs Building East (EHABE) 2.201
956-665-3491
Fax: 956-665-5253

Education Verification Forms: Elizabeth Salinas
Program Coordinator-Student Services
Graduate or DNP Program requests.
elizabeth.r.salinas@utrgv.edu
956-665-8906

Lourdes Sanchez, BAAS-IS
Program Coordinator-Student Services
Undergraduate Program requests.
lourdes.sanchez@utrgv.edu
956-882-5070

(Graduates must complete their section of the form before submitting. Provide your UTRGV Student ID# in your email.)

General Information and Program Inquiries: Maria Pilar Pedraza, BS
Administrative Assistant
maria.pedraza@utrgv.edu
956-665-2194

Karina Gutierrez
Program Specialist-Student Services
karina.gutierrez@utrgv.edu
956-882-5072

Carmen Vela, BS
Program Specialist-Student Services
carmen.vela@utrgv.edu
956-665-2204

Graduate Programs: Elizabeth Salinas
Program Coordinator-Student Services
MSN-FNP, Post Master's PMHNP and FNP Certificates, MSN-Education, MSN-Administration and DNP
elizabeth.r.salinas@utrgv.edu
956-665-8906

Undergraduate Programs: Lourdes Sanchez, BAAS-IS
Program Coordinator-Student Services
BSN Generic, 2nd Degree and RN to BSN
lourdes.sanchez@utrgv.edu
956-882-5070


NursingCAS is currently available only to 2nd  degree BSN Applicants.

NursingCAS is a service of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) that allows prospective students to discover and apply to nursing programs offered by participating nursing schools. NursingCAS is the nation's only centralized application service. It allows students to research and apply to multiple participating nursing schools with a single online application.

Benefits

  • A convenient and efficient process to apply to multiple programs using a single, secure web-based application.
  • Applicants can track the receipts of the application, transcripts and references 24/7
  • A comprehensive online checklist and instructions to help applicants easily navigate through the application.
  • Eliminates the need for duplicate application data and transcripts for those applying to multiple colleges or universities.
  • Provides applicants with a real-time way to check the receipt of applications, transcripts, etc.

 

NursingCAS Application Questions:

Contact Jazlynn Richie

Email: jazlynn.richie01@utrgv.edu

Phone: (956) 665-3491

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2nd Degree NursingCAS Virtual Application Workshops

Join the UTRGV School of Nursing for a Q & A session if you have any questions related to applying to the 2nd degree BSN program on NursingCAS.

 

Monday, May 12

11 am- 11:30 am

Zoom

 

Tuesday, May 13

9 am-9:30 am

Zoom

 

Wednesday, May 14

3:30 pm-4:00 pm

Zoom

 

Thursday, May 15

3 pm to 3:30 pm

Zoom

 

Friday, May 16

10 am-10:30 am

zoom 

2nd Degree NursingCAS (Preparing and Strengthening your NursingCAS Application)

  • This workshop is open to 2nd Degree BSN Applicants for Summer 2025 only.
  • Dates and times are subject to change and any changes will be announced here.
  • NursingCAS is hosting this free webinar. If you are unable to attend, register so you can receive the recording via email.
Webinar content includes:
  • Detailed overview of the NursingCAS application
  • Guidance on requesting fee waivers, transcripts, and submitting coursework entry
  • Answers to FAQs (application statuses, references, etc.)
  • Tips to avoid common mistakes
  • Recommendations to ensure quick application processing times
  • Resources available for NursingCAS applicants

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  • Detailed overview of the NursingCAS application
  • Guidance on requesting fee waivers, transcripts, and submitting coursework entry
  • Common FAQs (application statuses, references, etc.)
  • Tips to avoid common mistakes
  • Recommendations to ensure quick application processing times
  • Resources available for NursingCAS applicants

Watch:  Preparing and Strengthening Your NursingCAS Application  (Recorded NursingCAS Webinar)

UTRGV NursingCAS Video Tutorials

Please also see NursingCAS Applicant Help Center for other helpful resources and NursingCAS videos.

Please also see NursingCAS Applicant Help Center for other helpful resources and NursingCAS videos.

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

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