Nursing Degree Program

But that’s just the beginning. Nurses teach entire communities how to protect their health. They conduct medical research. They shape healthcare policy. They run hospitals, nonprofit organizations, and clinics. They advocate for their patients and their patients’ rights.

Nurses do everything they’re called to do. And at Texas Lutheran University, nurses begin their journey toward changing the world.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing at Texas Lutheran University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

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1. Apply and gain admission to TLU at apply.tlu.edu/apply. Visit tlu.edu/apply for a list of required documents. An application is considered complete only after all required documents have been received.
2. Complete prerequisite courses prior to entry into the Nursing Program.
3. Complete the TLU Nursing application by January 30 for fall admission and August 15 for spring admission. Go to apply.tlu.edu/apply, start a new application, select the year you are applying for and select “Nursing” on the second drop-down option.
4. Provide three reference evaluation forms completed by health care supervisors or faculty who are familiar with your performance.
5. Earn at least a “C” in each prerequisite course with an overall minimum 3.0 prerequisite GPA on a 4.0 scale. All science courses must be completed within the last seven years prior to the application deadline.
6. Earn a overall score of 70% or higher on all sections of the TEAS® (Test for Essential Academic Skills) exam within the last 12 months.
7. Complete health requirements before enrolling in nursing courses.
8. Complete Texas Board of Nursing Mandatory Background Check and Drug Screening requirements. If you are a current TLU student, you can apply to the Nursing Program at apply.tlu.edu/apply and select “Special Programs."

• COMP 131 English Composition I (3 credit hours)
• COMP 132 English Composition II (3 credit hours)
• FREX 134 Exploring the Arts and Sciences (3 credit hours)
• MATH 133 College Algebra (3 credit hours)
• THEO 133 Introduction to Theology (3 credit hours)
• SPAN 131 Spanish Language and Culture I (3 credit hours)
• HUMANITIES electives (3 credit hours)
• ARTS electives (3 credit hours)

Supporting Courses/Prerequisites (40 credit hours to include)

• BIOL 245 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credit hours)
• BIOL 246 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credit hours)
• BIOL 233 Pathophysiology (3 credit hours)
• BIOL 235 Principles of Nutrition (3 credit hours)
• BIOL 242 Microbiology (4 credit hours)
• CHEM 147 Principles of Chemistry (4 credit hours)
• PSYC 131 Intro to Psychology (3 credit hours)
• PSYC 236 Developmental Psychology (3 credit hours)
• COMM 374 Professional Speaking (3 credit hours)
• SOCI 130 Introduction to Sociology (3 credit hours)t hours)
• SPAN 133 Spanish for Health Professionals (3 credit hours)
• STAT 374 Statistics (3 credit hours)

• NURS 330 Age-Span Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Assessment (4 credit hours)
• NURS 332 Fundamental Nursing Concepts & Practice (5 credit hours)
• NURS 334 Evidence-Based Professional Nursing I (3 credit hours)
• NURS 336 Health Care in 21st Century (2 credit hours)

Semester 2 (17 credit hours)

• NURS 340 Complex Nursing Concepts & Practice I (7 credit hours)
• NURS 342 Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Nursing (5 credit hours)
• NURS 344 Nursing Research for Evidence-Based Practice(3 credit hours)
• NURS 479 Special Topics (2 credit hours)

Semester 3 (15 credit hours)

• NURS 430 Nursing of Childbearing Families (5 credit hours)
• NURS 432 Complex Nursing Concepts & Practice II (7 credit hours)
• NURS 434 Leadership & Management of Nursing Care (3 credit hours)

Semester 4 (14 credit hours)

• NURS 440 Community Health Nursing (5 credit hours)
• NURS 442 Evidence-Based Professional Nursing II (3 credit hours)
• NURS 443 Capstone - Nursing Leadership Practicum (6 credit hours)

What is the TEAS® Exam? The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) by ATI is used by many nursing programs to determine an applicant’s readiness for admission. The exam consists of academic content in general college coursework. The applicant must enroll and take the examination during the exam window. A minimum score of proficient is required for admission into the nursing program. Tests sections include reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, mathematics, biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology. ATI – the creator of the ATI TEAS Exam - is partnering with Proctorio to virtually proctor the TEAS Exam, allowing you to take it from nearly anywhere with a strong internet connection. Proctorio is a remote proctoring platform that uses machine learning to proctor students from wherever they may be. The remote proctored ATI TEAS Exam offers a variety of secure exam settings including video, audio, and screen recording designed to maintain the integrity of the assessment and ensure un-compromised exam results. Please visit www.atitesting.com to view available dates and register for the TEAS.

We offer generous academic scholarships for transfer students who plan to enroll as full-time students. Our scholarships are awarded based on cumulative GPA from all institutions attended. Students who hold a bachelor’s degree are not eligible for TLU scholarships and institutional aid. Students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa at a community college are eligible to receive $3,000 per year on top of any TLU academic scholarship. Renewal of transfer academic scholarships is based on continued full-time enrollment and the cumulative 2.00 GPA earned at TLU. All transfer scholarships are renewable for six semesters.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

You may be eligible for additional scholarships or grants offered through the TLU Nursing Program. Contact Student Financial Services at studentfinancialservices@tlu.edu or 830-372-8010 for more information.

Make sure you've completed all of the program requirements to enroll. View the Nursing Enrollment Checklist