Degree Program Overview
The Nursing program at Sam Houston State University is one of the most reputable and state-of-the-art nursing schools in Texas.
The BSN and LVN – BSN programs are offered face-to-face at the SHSU – The Woodlands Center campus on Highway 242 in The Woodlands.
The RN to BSN track is 100% online to accommodate a working nurse’s schedule.
Click on the buttons below to view the course curriculum of each track:
Special Admission Requirements
- Completion of prerequisites (59 hrs)
- Accepted at SHSU
- Complete the Nursing Application
- Complete prerequisite courses
- Overall GPA of 3.0 and a "C" or better in all prerequisite coursework
- Acceptable score on the TEAS VI (Test of Essential Academic Skills)
Students may be considered pre-nursing until completion of their prerequisites.
Read the complete admissions criteria.
Careers in Nursing
- Staff Nursing
- Clinical Nursing
- Rural Nursing
- Home Health
- Management/Administration
- Policy Development
- Research
- Health Education
- Teaching
Program Breakdown
| Category | Degree Summary |
|---|---|
| Catalog Entry | Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) |
| Length | 121 Credit Hours |
| Enrollment | Fall, Spring RN to BSN: Fall, Spring, and Summer |
| Tuition/Costs | Rates Per Semester |
Nursing Application Deadlines
Visit the School of Nursing website for current application deadlines and admissions information.