Nurses are in high demand in Texas and throughout the country. Our qualified and experienced faculty members will help you apply critical scientific thinking, learn the latest skills and technology, and show compassionate care to patients as you bring holistic healing. Because of HCU’s strong reputation, you’ll have opportunities to gain valuable clinical experience at the world’s best hospitals and other agencies in the Texas Medical Center and throughout the Greater Houston area.
Preparing Quality Healthcare Professionals
97.6%
NCLEX pass rate
3.4
years average BSN degree completion time
97.6%
students employed at graduation
91%
acceptance into nurse residencies before graduation
Undergraduate Nursing Degrees
Graduate Nursing Degrees
Nursing Faculty
The nursing faculty have strong clinical backgrounds and work with students to transfer knowledge from the classroom into clinical practice. Meet the experts who will be shaping your future.
School of Nursing Departments
HCU's nursing program is widely respected throughout Houston’s healthcare community and statewide. Learn more about the departments and their programs.
Prospective Nursing Students
Nursing is a calling to care for others during their most vulnerable moments. We're here to walk alongside you every step of the way, providing guidance, support and the education you'll need to transform lives through compassionate care.
Student Resources
We're committed to providing resources that nurture both your professional development and personal wellbeing throughout your nursing education, and to celebrate your greatest achievements.
Student Organizations
HCU offers a wide array of student organizations which form the backbone of our community and help advance your career. But don't take our word for it: hear from our alumni about what makes this program and community so special.
Texas Medical Center
Start Your Career With the Best.
Gain clinical experience with the the best healthcare professionals at the largest, world-renown Texas Medical Center. Start your internship at local healthcare agencies, clinics, or hospitals, and graduate with a nursing career in Houston.
Student Outcomes
Pass Your Exam and Get Employed Quickly
Employment Within 6 Months of Graduation
| Academic Year | Number of Grads | Employed at Graduation |
| 2023-2024 | 42 | 41 (97.62%) |
| 2022-2023 | 64 | 59 (92.19%) |
| 2021-2022 | 76 | 72 (94.74%) |
| 2020-2021 | 141 | 82 (58.16%) |
First Time NCLEX Examination Pass Rate
| Grad Year | HCU | Texas | National |
| 2024 | 97.6% | TBD | TBD |
| 2023 | 97.92% | 91.15% | 88.56% |
| 2022 | 80.4% | 84.28% | 79.91% |
| 2021 | 61.7% | 86.77% | 82.13% |
| 2020 | 83.17% | 91% | 86.76% |
BSN/RN-2-BSN Completion Rates (3 year trend)
| Program | Number Admitted | Number Graduated |
| BSN | 429 | 342 (79.72%) |
| RN-2-BSN | 186 | 124 (66.3%) |
First-class Education
Christian Values
Strong Reputation
Community Impact
Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Ste 750
Washington, DC 20001
AACNnursing.org/CCNE
Texas Board of Nursing
1801 Congress Avenue #10-200
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 305-7400
www.bon.texas.gov