Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Fall Application Opens | February 15, 2026
Fall Application Deadline | April 15, 2026

The School of Nursing offers unique opportunities for students who are not registered nurses to receive the latest state-of-the-art nursing education. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing uses a combination of classroom and hands-on learning, utilizing patient simulators and hospital settings to provide students the ability to learn skills using the most current technology. While benefiting from the expertise of outstanding faculty and the opportunity to work with other health care professionals, students receive an education that prepares them to be nursing leaders.

A Simple Admissions Process

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Minimum Admission Criteria

To get started on your Traditional BSN, you’ll need the following:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
• Minimum science GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
• At time of application deadline, applicants must have completed and/or have enrollment verification to support completion of the required non-nursing courses. A minimum of 14 of the required 19 non-nursing prerequisite courses must be completed by the deadline, including completion of at least 4 of the 5 required sciences.
• Required sciences include: Chemistry with Lab (4 credit hours), Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (4 credit hours), Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab (4 credit hours), Microbiology with Lab (4 credit hours), and Pathophysiology (3 credit hours).
• Pathophysiology must be one of the four completed sciences at application deadline.

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Last Name A-G: Quay Anderson
Last Name H-O: Abbi Serenil
Last Name P-Z: Allie Rooney
Phone: 806.743.9294
Email: applynursing@ttuhsc.edu 

Tuition

The Traditional BSN program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) offers transparent tuition fees with no hidden costs. Students can expect to pay the tuition rate without additional unexpected fees, ensuring clarity and ease when planning their educational expenses.

• Program Cost - Current tuition information can be found here or by contacting Student Business Services from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST at 806.743.7867.
• Financial Aid - Applicants interested in applying for financial aid (student loans, grants, scholarships) upon admittance to the School of Nursing must complete a Free Application for Federal Student aid (FAFSA). The School of Nursing requires a FAFSA on file to be eligible for scholarships offered by the school. Financial aid (student loans, grants, scholarships) are available upon admittance to the School of Nursing. Additional information may be found at the Financial Aid Office website. Lena Hooker, Senior Financial Aid Advisor can be reached at 806.743.2300 or lena.hooker@ttuhsc.edu.
• Scholarships can be found here
• Military/Veteran information found here

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program/master's degree program in nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice program and/or post-graduate APRN certificate program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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

As I work toward a top-ranked education, TTUHSC School of Nursing empowers you to invest in yourself and grow into a confident, capable nurse.

Princess Maryanne Nwora

Traditional BSN student 2026

Once I began clinical rotations, I realized how much confidence and skill I had gained, and that this program is shaping me into the nurse I always hoped to become.

Logan Gaines

Traditional BSN student 2026

Traditional BSN FAQs

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You're Never Alone at TTUHSC

We know that as a busy nurse, you juggle both professional and personal responsibilities. That’s why our Traditional BSN program is built to support you every step of the way, meeting you exactly where you are. Designed specifically for for students who are not registered nurses to receive the latest state-of-the-art nursing education.

• 24/7 support to our online Student Resource Center, offering writing tools, tech support, English language learner resources, and more.
• Faculty who are engaged and approachable, with an open-door policy. Reach out by call, text, or email, and expect a response within 24 hours on weekdays and 48 hours on weekends.
• Questions are always welcome! You can ask anytime, and there are optional live meet-and-greet sessions or one-on-one screenshare opportunities to discuss topics directly with faculty.

Popular Traditional BSN Classes and Electives

• Clinical Immersion
• Complex Concepts of Nursing Care
• Health Promotion
• Mental & Behavioral

Course Name: Integrated Learning IV: Clinical Immersion (NURS 4610)

This course is designed to focus on subjects of special interest to groups of students. This course provides a clinical immersion experience for the student preparing to transition to practice in the clinical specialty area of the student's choice. Opportunity for integration of knowledge, concepts and skills from all four levels of curriculum will occur.

I love teaching at this level and in this course. I get to see students working in the areas of their choice, where their passion and excitement for the future are truly taking shape. They bring the knowledge and skills from previous levels and begin applying them in the clinical setting. As W.B. Yeats said, ‘Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.’ This course lets me witness that spark.

Elisa Perez, MSN, RN, CCRN

Assistant ProfessorTNSA Faculty Advisor TTUHSC School of Nursing

Course Name: Complex Concepts II with Application to Practice (NURS 4602)

This course provides opportunities for students to synthesize generalist nursing roles of provider and manager of care in the clinical and simulated acute care setting. Clinical judgment, reasoning and therapeutic nursing skills necessary in the acute care delivery are demonstrated in the application of evidence-based nursing care through simulated case studies and weekly clinical experiences. Simulated case studies and weekly clinical experiences will provide the opportunity for students to demonstrate nursing skills appropriate for the care of the patient experiencing acute care needs.

Pre-requisites: NURS3605, NURS3409, NURS3502, NURS3450, and NURS3606 

Co-requisites: NURS4407, NURS4204, and NURS4102.

The Acute Care course is designed to refine students’ assessment skills and strengthen their critical-thinking abilities. One of my favorite parts of teaching this course is watching students experience those “A-ha” moments as they expand their knowledge and sharpen their nursing practice. Through classroom activities, simulations, and case studies, we challenge students to think critically and apply concepts in meaningful ways. From the first day of the semester to the last, it is truly rewarding to witness their growth and increased confidence in their nursing abilities.

Alison Barron, RN, DNP

Assistant Professor TTUHSC School of Nursing

Course Name: Health Promotion Across the Lifespan (NURS 3409)

An introduction to concepts of health promotion and maintenance across the lifespan with a focus on maintenance of functional capacity, physiologic changes, and access to health care.  Emphasis will be placed on improving quality of life through routine health assessment, advocacy, and education for health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention across the lifespan.

My passion is to educate the next generation of nurses, as they are our legacy. I enjoy teaching Health Promotion because it introduces students to the concept of providing holistic care for patients and families. Nursing is more than just providing physical care; it involves considering the patient's environment, family dynamics, culture, spiritual needs, and advocating for the patient, which encompasses holistic care.

Jodi Fry, DNP, RN, CHPN

Associate Professor TTUHSC School of Nursing

Course Name: Mental and Behavioral Health Nursing (NURS 3502)

This course emphasizes the concepts of altered mental health and the pathological processes associated with mental health disorders. The focus is on approaches to promote mental health/optimal function in the care of patients, groups, and families experiencing altered states of mental health utilizing evidence-based standards of care. The clinical portion provides opportunities for students to plan and provide holistic care for patients in mental health settings using evidence-based knowledge.

Pre-requisites: NURS3604, NURS3605, NURS3409

Co-requisites: NURS3606, NURS3450

Nursing is an art: requiring knowledge and critical thinking, but also empathy and a genuine desire to help others. - Florence Nightingale

Teaching is more than imparting knowledge; it is inspiring change. Learning is more than absorbing facts; it is acquiring understanding. —William Arthur Ward

Belinda Gallegos, MSN, RN, CNE

Assistant Professor TTUHSC-TUGImmediate Past President TNA District-18 TTUHSC School of Nursing

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