Preparing Quality Healthcare Professionals

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.

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

Bachelor's

Minors

Graduate Nursing Degrees

Master's

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.
Nursing
Kinesiology
Nursing Blog

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

HCU is supported by a strong team of leaders and faculty to ensure the curriculum and policies maintain a minimum NCLEX first-time pass rate of 97%. Nursing graduates have a high employment rate, with 91% or above acceptance into nurse residency programs prior to graduation. And over 97% of our students are employed by graduation. HCU is fully approved by the Texas Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) to provide high quality nursing education.

Employment Within 6 Months of Graduation

Academic Year Number of Grads Employed at Graduation
2023-2024 42 41 (97.6%)
2022-2023 64 59 (92.2%)
2021-2022 76 72 (94.7%)
2020-2021 141 82 (58.2%)

First Time NCLEX Examination Pass Rate

Grad Year HCU Texas National
2024 97.6% 92.7% 91.2%
2023 97.9% 91.2% 88.6%
2022 80.4% 84.3% 79.9%
2021 61.7% 86.8% 82.1%
2020 83.2% 91.0% 86.8%

BSN/RN-2-BSN Completion Rates (3 year trend)

Program Number Admitted Number Graduated
BSN 429 342 (79.7%)
RN-2-BSN 186 124 (66.3%)
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Accreditation

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

655 K Street, NW, Ste 750
Washington, DC 20001
AACNnursing.org/CCNE

Texas Board of Nursing

Texas Board of Nursing

1801 Congress Avenue #10-200
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 305-7400
www.bon.texas.gov

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Linda R. Dunham School of Nursing
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