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    The School of Nursing offers seven programs: a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, three Master of Science in Nursing, a Post-Master's Nurse Practitioner Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health, a Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate, and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice.

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    The UTRGV Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is designed to prepare graduates at a high level of competency for beginning positions in culturally diverse health care settings.

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    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    • Second Degree Accelerated Option Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    • RN-BSN – Accelerated Online Program
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    Graduate Programs

    The School of Nursing Graduate Programs are designed to prepare nurses to use an expanded skill, theory, research, and knowledge base in advanced roles within various settings. The programs emphasize preparation of students to meet the dynamic needs of the international, multicultural, and multilingual society in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.

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    • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nursing Administration
    • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nursing Education
    • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner
    • Post-Master's Nurse Practitioner Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health
    • Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
    • Doctorate of Nursing Practice
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    The UTRGV School of Nursing is committed to serving and supporting students. The list below provides services and resources to help guide throughout your academic career. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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Mission

The School of Nursing supports the mission of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley through programs that educate individuals to meet the health care needs of a culturally diverse society. These programs facilitate the development of competent practitioners, educators and leaders within an interprofessional environment, to provide holistic nursing care to individuals, families, groups, and communities. Integral to the mission, the School of Nursing is committed to fostering research that enhances evidence-based practice and service within the profession. Furthermore, community engagement that enriches health promotion, maintenance, and restoration is highly valued.
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School of Nursing News

UTRGV now offering Doctor of Nursing Practice degree

UTRGV now offering Doctor of Nursing Practice degree

The program, which launched in Fall 2022 with this first cohort, is accepting applications for next year. It is open to students who currently hold a Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) degree and an RN or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license. The 45 credit hours will be delivered online and can be completed within 2.5 years.

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Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Accreditation

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Accreditation

The Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Master’s Degree in Nursing, and the Post-Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Programs at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

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Newsroom Health Stories

UT Health RGV, Hidalgo County Precinct 4 celebrate new Primary Care Annex in San Carlos related article.

UT Health RGV, Hidalgo County Precinct 4 celebrate new Primary Care Annex in San Carlos
The community partnership between the UTRGV School of Medicine, UT Health RGV and Hidalgo County Precinct 4 hosted a ribbon-cutting Tuesday morning for the new UT Health RGV AHEC Primary Care Annex Building.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
School of Medicine and Vice President for Health Affairs
The UTRGV School of Medicine celebrates fourth commencement – reaches 200 medical graduates related article.

The UTRGV School of Medicine celebrates fourth commencement – reaches 200 medical graduates
This is the fourth group of medical graduates from the School of Medicine, with 45 medical graduates in the Class of '23. Nearly 200 medical students have graduated to date and joined residencies in the Rio Grande Valley, and across Texas...
Saturday, May 13, 2023
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UTRGV Centering Parenting Clinic supporting mothers this Mother's Day related article.

UTRGV Centering Parenting Clinic supporting mothers this Mother's Day
Motherhood can be challenging, especially for new mothers. To address this, UT Health RGV has created a new care group model clinic in the Rio Grande Valley – the UTRGV Centering Parenting Clinic – offering professional and medical...
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
School of Medicine and Vice President for Health Affairs

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BLHSB 1.604
Cortez Hall 129 
Phone: 956-882-5070
Phone: 956-882-7830 
Fax: 956-882-6827

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

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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST

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