LVN to BSN
Advance your nursing career with SHSU’s LVN to BSN program—gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to provide exceptional, comprehensive patient care.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- The Woodlands Center
- Face to Face
4 Years
Advance Your Nursing Career
Sam Houston State University’s LVN to BSN program helps licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) expand their knowledge and clinical expertise to meet the growing demand for highly educated nursing professionals in Texas. Through hands-on training, evidence-based coursework, and supportive faculty mentorship, you’ll gain the skills to provide comprehensive patient care and become a more competitive candidate in today’s healthcare workforce.
Where and how is this program offered?
The LVN to BSN program at SHSU is available on campus only at The Woodlands.
Clinical Experience
Courses are paired with lab and clinical practice opportunities in hospitals, clinics, and community-based settings—building real-world readiness through every stage of the program.
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Practice-Ready Graduates
SHSU’s BSN program equips students to lead safe, ethical, and evidence-based care in diverse clinical settings. Graduates are prepared to collaborate across teams, advocate for patients, and respond to real-world health challenges with confidence and compassion.
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Premier Clinical Access
With upper-division courses at SHSU–The Woodlands Center, students benefit from proximity to five major hospital systems—gaining hands-on experience in fast-paced, high-impact healthcare environments.
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Values-Driven Nursing
Rooted in values of caring, collaboration, and integrity, SHSU’s BSN program fosters leadership, lifelong learning, and cultural humility—preparing nurses to serve communities locally and globally with professionalism and purpose.
Find Your Future Career
Graduates qualify for roles such as Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, Public Health Nurse, Patient Educator, Nurse Advocate, and Nurse Educator or pursue graduate study.
Expert Faculty
Our dedicated nursing faculty bring real-world experience, academic expertise, and a passion for mentoring the next generation of compassionate, skilled, and practice-ready nurses.
Become a Bearkat
Ready to see what a degree can do for you or to start your application to SHSU? Our Admissions team is here to help.