Nursing (BSN)
Whether in the pre-licensure BSN track or RN-to-BSN track, take your career to the next level at East Texas A&M and position yourself to provide the best care for patients.
Help Others. Become a Nurse.
Are you compassionate and do you enjoy helping others? Our undergraduate nursing program provides opportunities to integrate your people skills with a broad scientific foundation. Our BSN Program pre-licensure BSN track is ranked #15 according to the Nurses School Almanac. Our RN-to-BSN track builds the foundation for graduate study. Take the step toward becoming a professional nurse today at East Texas A&M.
Application Deadlines
Pre-Licensure BSN Track
- Spring term applications will open on August 1 and close on September 15.
- Fall term applications will open on April 1 and close on May 15.
- We accept the TEAS exam only.
- To submit your application, use the Nursing Centralized Application System.
Required Background Check
Background checks are required to protect and promote the welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring each person holding a nursing license is competent to practice safely. To achieve this, the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) regulations require newly admitted nursing students to complete fingerprinting and a criminal background check to gain clearance before enrollment.
An individual enrolled or planning to enroll in the BSN Program at East Texas A&M University who has actual or potential eligibility conflicts must submit a petition to the BON for a declaratory order as to the individual’s eligibility for licensure. Neither the University nor its faculty can answer this question for the individual. The Texas Board of Nursing Declaratory Order Petition form can be found here. BON may be reached at: 333 Guadalupe #3-460, Austin, TX 78701, (512) 305-7400.
Is this Program a Good Fit for You?
Nursing students are typically interested in:
- Working in a team-oriented environment
- Science, medicine, and patient care
- Flexibility in career paths and work settings
- Developing strong communication and empathy skills
- Preparation for the registered nurse licensure exam
- Further graduate study
Tracks to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
We offer two tracks to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing:
RN-to-BSN
The RN-to-BSN program is for students who currently hold or will test for an RN license soon. This fully online track gives you the flexibility you need as a working professional. You can complete your local community college’s core curriculum and nursing support courses before transferring to our BSN program. If you are still working toward your RN license, you can take classes required for our RN-to-BSN program.
Our coursework is designed to meet the Texas Board of Nursing Differentiated Competencies for a BSN and expand your knowledge and skills. As part of this program, you will focus on community, leadership and management, research, ethics, genetics, policy, informatics, older adults, and quality and safety.
Apply today for admission to our RN-to-BSN program and East Texas A&M University in one application!
There is no cost to apply. Applications are continually accepted. Apply anytime!
Pre-Licensure BSN
Don’t have your RN license yet? Our pre-licensure BSN program will help you prepare to become a nurse and enter the medical field with your bachelor’s degree.
Accreditation
The East Texas A&M University Department of Nursing has full approval by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Texas Board of Nursing
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460
Austin, TX 78701-3944
512.305.7400
[email protected]
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master’s degree program in nursing at East Texas A&M University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
202.887.6791
What You Will Learn
Our program includes a liberal arts foundation that prepares students to be broadly educated citizens capable of critical thinking. After graduating, you can take on positions in a wide range of fields or continue developing your expertise through our master's program.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Emphases
- Pre-Licensure option
- Registered Nurse option
Courses to Prepare You for Your Career
- Nursing support courses include microbiology, lifespan development and statistics.
Course Delivery and Resources
Our programs cover different facets of nursing so you can explore a variety of career options and identify your ideal role. More advanced skills are taught through high fidelity simulation laboratory experiences as well as faculty-planned learning experiences in clinical facilities.
Student Organizations
Student Nurses Association
East Texas A&M proudly hosts the Student Nurses Association. This organization is designed to foster integrity, professionalism and growth of its members. The group encourages interactions between peers and professionals in the nursing world. Joining a student organization opens doors for networking, scholarship and grant opportunities, and more.
For more information, contact [email protected].
Undergraduate Program Costs
Program Costs
Tuition and fees for undergraduate students taking 12 credit hours are $4,212 for Texas residents and $9,108 for non-residents.
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Contact Us
- Department of Nursing
- 903.886.5315
- 903.886.5729
- [email protected]
- 2210 Highway 24
- Commerce, TX 75429
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011
