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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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NursingCAS

The UTRGV School of Nursing utilizes NursingCAS as their application system for the BSN (Generic), 2nd Degree BSN, and RN to BSN programs.

Before going to NursingCAS to apply, all applicants must review and follow the School of Nursing's application instructions and steps to apply under When and How to Apply.   

OVERVIEW OF NURSINGCAS:

The UTRGV School of Nursing utilizes NursingCAS as their application system for the BSN (Generic), 2nd Degree BSN and RN to BSN programs.  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.

 NursingCAS Benefits

  • NursingCAS' Applicant Resources provides helpful step-by-step guides and videos to assist applicants with each step of their application.
  • Applicants can track the receipts of the application, transcripts and references 24/7.
  • Applicants can utilize the online instructions to help them easily navigate through the application.
  • A convenient and efficient process to apply to multiple programs using a single, secure web-based application.
  • Eliminates the need for duplicate application data and transcripts for those applying to multiple colleges or universities.
  • NursingCAS Customer Service representatives are available via chat, phone or email and they assist applicants with application questions and verification process.

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.

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NursingCAS (Preparing and Strengthening your NursingCAS Application)

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  • Detailed overview of the NursingCAS application
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  • Detailed overview of the NursingCAS application
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Watch: Preparing and Strengthening Your NursingCAS Application- Recorded NursingCAS Webinar

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

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

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

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

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