Undergraduate Program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Traditional Program)

The undergraduate nursing program at The University of Texas at El Paso is fully accredited by the accrediting body of the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON). Upon completion of the program, students receive the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and are eligible to take the licensure examination (NCLEX-RN) required to practice as a professional registered nurse in Texas.

The professional curriculum consists of 120 semester credit hours. The first 49 credit hours include courses in the Natural, Physical, Behavioral Sciences, and general education requirements. Pre-Nursing students completing these required courses with a minimum 2.5 grade point average apply for acceptance into the Nursing Major. Students planning to enter the Nursing Program must meet all university admission requirements and are subject to the academic requirements stated in the current UTEP Undergraduate Catalog. Acceptance to the Nursing Program is dependent upon the number of applicants, academic performance in required courses and space availability. Enrollment is limited due to availability of clinical learning facilities and the availability of qualified faculty to maintain appropriate faculty-to-student ratios in all clinical settings.

The professional nursing curriculum provides an innovative integrated and conceptual model for teaching and learning. It is grounded in the sciences upon which increasingly more difficult and complex nursing care concepts and practice are developed. Each course includes care across the life span with increasing complexity, breadth and depth. Critical thinking and decision making are emphasized to provide comprehensive nursing care. The nursing curriculum can be completed in 5 semesters.

Financial aid, scholarships, ROTC eligibility and academic assistance are available to individuals currently enrolled at UTEP. Concurrent enrollment at UTEP and the El Paso Community College is possible for completing lower division requirements. This concurrent enrollment will not jeopardize eligibility for the support services described. Refer to these UTEP web sites for additional information and available resources. 


                                       Financial Aid http://academics.utep.edu/finaid/ 
                                              Scholarships http://www.utep.edu/schp/
                                   Prospective Students http://academics.utep.edu/admit/