School of Nursing students in the nursing lab.

Closing the Gap

A growing nursing shortage. An aging population. Chronic disease and risk factors. We know the challenges and TTUHSC nurses are meeting them head-on in the most critical areas of need.

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Preparing Broadly and Deeply

At TTUHSC you'll enjoy a truly comprehensive curriculum that gives you a broad nursing foundation and the ability to specialize in one of a variety of nursing disciplines.

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A Caring Community

From your faculty to fellow students - in the classroom, the clinical setting or the online course - you'll be part of a community of like-minded professionals who are passionate about patient care and driven to help one another succeed.

School of Nursing

Welcome to the School of Nursing at TTUHSC! As the only nursing school in West Texas to offer bachelor's, master's and doctoral education in a variety of learning formats, we consider it our mission to address the critical nursing shortage in West Texas and across our nation. Channel your passion for helping and serving others into a mission-driven career in nursing.

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95%First-time pass rate on the NCLEX

7,186Patients served through nurse-led clinics

35Years of providing nursing education

Programs at a Glance

We offer programs at every degree level across a variety of nursing disciplines, many with online or distance options. Browse all programs or use the dropdowns to go straight to your program of interest.

Undergraduate

Master's

Post-master's

Interprofessional

Doctoral

The World is Our Classroom

Larry Combest Community Health & Wellness Center

SON faculty and students regularly offer free clinical care to underserved and high-risk patients through the Combest Center, an invaluable clinical training opportunity and a chance to put our mission into practice. Learn More

Simulation Centers

TTUHSC offers several interprofessional, state-of-the-art simulation centers that utilize advanced technologies to simulate realistic health situations. LEARN MORE

Global Health Initiative

Faculty often lead interprofessional excursions to developing nations for TTUHSC students, giving nursing students the chance to engage in real-world challenges in underserved countries while learning to collaborate across health care disciplines to offer tangible, life-giving care while earning a graduate certificate in Global Health. LEARN MORE

TTUHSC Nursing students studying around table

Committed to Your Success

Career Services Center
We will partner with you to align your educational experience with your career ambitions, harnessing the full power of the TTUHSC network and name to help you achieve your professional goals. LEARN MORE

Student SUCCESS Program
Our retention counselors are student advocates with a host of resources to help you succeed. LEARN MORE

Seeking Patient Care?

The mission of the Larry Combest Community Health & Wellness Center is to provide access to comprehensive health services to those in need, to reduce or eliminate health disparities among high risk populations, and to integratestudent clinical experiences and faculty practice in effective delivery of health care services.

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In Our Own Words

The numerous organizations, the interprofessional collaboration between all health care students and the knowledgeable and experienced professors have given me the opportunity to grow to be the best nurse I can be.

Blake Ohm

Traditional BSN Student

I chose to pursue my MSN at TTUHSC because of the flexibility of the online program. The School of Nursing has a passionate and dedicated group of faculty who both challenge and support their students.

Mika K. Polly, MSN, R.N., FNP-C

When I graduated from TTUHSC School of Nursing I felt well prepared to take my nursing boards and assume the R.N. role. The clinical experience that I received as well as the teacher’s input helped make me the nurse I am today.

Kylie Kertz, BSN, R.N.

Alumna ‘14

The Admissions Process

Interested in starting your journey in the School of Nursing? Learn more about the admissions process, speak with one of our Dean's Ambassadors or visit one of our campuses.

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School of Nursing Viewbook

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Academic and Professional Associations

NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education

The National League for Nursing has selected the TTUHSC School of Nursing as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education.

CCNE Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

The baccalaureate degree program, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Events

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Oct19

TTUHSC Alumni Association National Advisory Board Fall Meeting

The TTUHSC Alumni Association National Advisory Board is composed of two alumni from each of... MORE

Oct19

School of Nursing DNP Class of 2013 Reunion

The School of Nursing DNP Class of 2013 will meet for its five-year reunion. Events will include... MORE

Oct20

TTUHSC Alumni and Future Alumni Tailgate

Join us for an Alumni and Future Alumni Tailgate! TTU VS. Kansas October 20, 2018 3 hours... MORE

News

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Free E-book of clinical cases in medicine

We are pleased to offer a free download of a clinical vignettes book in general medicine. The... MORE

Save the Date - Student Research Week 2019

Make sure to mark your calendars for the 31st annual Student Research Week, which will be... MORE

Expert in Placental Pathology, Carolyn M. Salafia, to Speak at Ellen Noel Art Museum in Odessa, TX

Where : Ellen Noël Art Museum ... MORE