Welcome to our School of Nursing at The University of Texas El Paso (UTEP). Our school is committed to:
EXCELLENCE- INNOVATION- DIVERSITY
These “guiding principles” include, a commitment to excellence in everything we do, the use of innovative approaches to stay ahead of the changing environment, and a richness in diversity that is well reflected in our student body.

Dean Provencio-Vasquez
Our school has a strong tradition of educating the best and the brightest in clinical practice, education and nursing research. Our faculty are experts in their field and are dedicated to educating the future generation of nurses. The school works both locally and globally to meet our mission of educating and conducting research that advances evidence based nursing.
I invite you to further navigate our website to familiarize yourself with our undergraduate and graduate programs:
Undergraduate
- Traditional BSN
- Fast Track BSN
- RN to BSN
Graduate (MSN)
- Nursing Education
- Nurse Practitioner (acute care adult/gero, primary care family, and primary care pediatric)
- Nursing Systems Management
Graduate (Doctorate)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Interdisciplinary PhD in Health Sciences
Our “Centers of Excellence” add to our strength and national reputation by providing additional resources in areas of expertise and research opportunities for both our students and faculty. These include:
- Center for Aging
- Center for Simulation
- Hispanic Health Disparity Research Center
Students at UTEP School of Nursing experience an exceptional clinical and educational journey. They are well prepared to excel in the competitive global healthcare environment.
I invite you to join our school and experience the great profession of nursing.
Go UTEP Nursing!