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Welcome to the College of Nursing


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For nearly 50 years, the ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ College of Nursing has prepared highly qualified health care professionals who are readily employed in hospitals, clinics and other health care facilities across Texas, New Mexico and the rest of the country. More than 60% of El Paso nurses are ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ graduates.

³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõs from our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program consistently surpass local and national averages for first-time pass rates on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for registered nurses, validating our best efforts to ensure new nurses are properly prepared to enter the nursing profession.

Our graduate programs prepare master's and doctorate-prepared nurses with the knowledge and credentials for advanced clinical practice and leadership roles across Texas and the nation.

³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ has accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission on Colleges. The baccalaureate degree in nursing program/master’s degree program in nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice program and/post-graduate APRN certificate program  at ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ is  accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202  887-6791.

Our degree programs offered include:

Undergraduate

  • Traditional BSN
  • RN to BSN

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  • Master's Programs
    • Nursing Administration and Management (NAM)
    • Nursing Education (NE)
    • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
      • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Family Nurse Practitioner with Primary Care Focus
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan)
  • Post ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ’s Nurse Practitioner Certificates

           Post ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ’s with Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Recognition

    • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
    • Family Nurse Practitioner with Primary Care Focus
    • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
    • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
    • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
    • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan)

          Post ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ’s without  Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Recognition

    • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
    • Family Nurse Practitioner with Primary Care Focus
    • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
    • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
    • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
    • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan)
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  • Post ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ’s Nurse Certificates
    • Nursing Administration and Management (NAM)
    • Nursing Education (NE)
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  • Doctoral Programs
    • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) (Post-Master's Degree)

As the first national research university with a 21 st century demographic, ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ offers a rich and supportive research environment allowing faculty and students in the ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ College of Nursing’s baccalaureate and graduate programs to participate in innovative health-related research opportunities undefined

 

 

FEATURED NEWS


³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ announced the establishment of ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Health, a renewed focus on meeting the health needs of the Paso del Norte region by educating more healthcare workers to a high standard. The effort is backed by a $4.5 million matching grant from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation.

$4.5M Grant to ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Health Increases Nurses, Health Professionals

EL PASO, Texas (May 15, 2024) – Today, ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ announced the establishment of ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Health, a renewed focus on meeting the health needs of the Paso del Norte region by educating more healthcare workers to a high standard. The effort is backed by a $4.5 million matching grant from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation.

This semester, the Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC) has started operating under new hours to expand early hour appointments and provide appointment access during students’ lunch hours. The SHWC will operate 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1 – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Student Health and Wellness Center Updates Operating Hours

This semester, the Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC) has started operating under new hours to expand early hour appointments and provide appointment access during students’ lunch hours. The SHWC will operate 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1 – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Cynthia Aguilar standing at the forefront

Cynthia Aguilar Appointed Associate Vice President and Dean of Students

³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ has appointed Cynthia Aguilar as associate vice president and dean of students beginning Jan. 2, 2024. With nearly 15 years of experience in higher education under her belt, Aguilar will help ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ continue to offer a high-quality, affordable education to all.

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College of Nursing
Health Sciences and Nursing Building
500 W University
El Paso, Texas 79968

E: nursing@utep.edu
P: (915) 747-8217
F: (915) 747-8295