School News

US News & World Reports Top Graduate Schools of 2010

US News & World Reports Top Graduate Schools of 2010 The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — School of Nursing maintained its rank among the top five percent of the nation’s nursing schools in the U.S. News & World Report's 2010 edition of the influential "America's Best Graduate Schools" guide. The School of Nursing ranked 19th among 395 master's programs surveyed, and its gerontological/geriatric nursing program is ranked No. 8 of the top 10 in this specialty. More »

New Accelerated Ph.D. Program Offers Faster Degree, Stipends for Fall 2010 Students

Accelerated PhD ProgramThe University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Nursing is planning to offer a very special opportunity for a small group of doctoral students to study full time in an Accelerated Ph.D. program that can be completed in just three years. Selected applicants will be designated as named Scholars and could receive $60,000 per year. More »

"Live the Life of a Nurse" While Earning a BSN

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Nursing is now seeking applicants eligible for admission to its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program to sign up for its new Pacesetters option for fall 2010. “Our goal is to create an educational experience that will get the student living the life of a nurse while still in nursing school and help develop the strong critical thinking skills demanded by a clinical workplace,” says Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Cathy Rozmus, D.S.N., R.N.. More »

Faculty News

Dates and Events

Nov 20, 2009

Thesis, Dissertation & Clinical Project Approval

Nov 26, 2009 - Nov 27, 2009

Thanksgiving Holidays

Dec 11, 2009

Last Class Day

Dec 11, 2009

Last Day to Drop Courses and
Receive a Grade of "W" or "WF"

May impact GPA

Dec 14, 2009 - Dec 18, 2009

Final Exams

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