Nursing

Department of Nursing

Department of Nursing Welcomes You

Welcome to the Department of Nursing at Tarleton State University. Our mission is to provide academically and clinically challenging programs that engage students in acquiring value-based understanding, attitude, knowledge and skills essential for professional nursing careers, responsible citizenship and leadership. We are delighted that you are considering the nursing program at Tarleton as your choice for advancing your education and your career.

A degree from Tarleton is an affordable choice both financially as well as in terms of your time. Originally established in 1976, Tarleton’s nursing program has a thirty-four year history of academic excellence in preparing graduates to professionally and competently care for patients.  As one of 1,250+ alumni of the Tarleton Nursing Program, doors will be wide open to you. And, the time to become a nurse has never been better.  With predictions that the Nursing shortage will continue for the next decade, a Nursing career will mean choices in work settings, types of positions, and security knowing that there is a well-paying and prestigious position waiting for you upon graduation.

Our outstanding faculty and staff are ready to help you meet your educational needs in an environment that is engaging and interesting. As a TSU nursing student, you will be challenged to strive for excellence and professionalism in the classroom, clinical, and community settings. Please review this website for admission and program details and call to make an appointment with one of our faculty advisors. We are confident that your decision to join us will be a good one.

Highlights

• New Nursing Building. A new 23.4 million dollar, 53,000 square foot nursing building is planned to open in the fall of 2010 on a site at Vanderbilt and Rome Streets near the Science Building.  The new facility will provide the quantity and quality of space necessary to expand the baccalaureate nursing program and offer a masters degree in nursing.

• Program Accreditation.  The Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing program is fully accredited by the Texas Board of Nursing and nationally accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The program was granted reaccredidation by CCNE in April 2004 for the maximum term of 10 years, extending to June 30, 2014.