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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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    Explore comprehensive nursing programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). With online, campus, and hybrid options, these accredited programs provide the knowledge and skills to excel in patient care, critical thinking, and advanced nursing practice.

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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 to Generic and 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 Customer Service:

For help with application-related questions, log into your NursingCAS application to contact customer service using the chat icon in the lower right corner, by phone at 617-612-2880, or via email at support@nursingcas.myliaison.com.

 

UTRGV School of Nursing Application Instructions

📌 Key Points

  • Applicants must carefully read and follow the detailed instructions on the application.
  • Due to the high volume of applications for BSN and ABSN programs, the School of Nursing cannot schedule or see students for individual appointments with prospective applicants.

📚 Resources Available

Applicants can use the following resources provided on the School of Nursing’s (SON) website to find information and answers to questions:

  • NursingCAS Help Center (step-by-step application instructions & videos)
  • “When and How to Apply” tab on the sidebar provides
    • Steps to apply to the School of Nursing, along with the appropriate contact information for each step.
    • Application Checklist  (provides appropriate contact info depending on the application section you are completing)
    • NursingCAS Checklist
  • HESI Requirements and Information
  • HESI and other Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • UTRGV NursingCAS videos (below)
  • NursingCAS Application Webinar (below)

 

📞 Contact Information for Program and Application Requirement Questions:

Applicants may contact the School of Nursing if they are not able to find the answer to their questions using the application and resources provided above,

  • Email utrgvschooofnursing@utrgv.edu with your specific questions (preferred method)
  • Phone (main SON office): 956-665-3491
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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.

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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