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The UTEP School of Nursing is among the top nursing schools in the United States, according to NursingSchoolsAlmanac.com’s inaugural rankings. The website ranked the UTEP School of Nursing 30th out of more than 350 nursing schools in the Southwest, which includes schools in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Oklahoma.

The baccalaureate degree in nursing program, master’s degree in nursing, post-graduate APRN certificate program and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at the University of Texas at El Paso, are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.

Our degree programs offered include:

Undergraduate

  • Traditional BSN
  • RN to BSN

Graduate

  • Master's Programs
    • Nursing Administration and Management (NAM)
    • Nursing Education (NE)
    • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
      • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Family Nurse Practitioner with Primary Care Focus
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan)
  • Post Graduate’s Nurse Practitioner Certificates

    Post Graduate’s with Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Recognition

    • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
    • Family Nurse Practitioner with Primary Care Focus
    • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
    • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
    • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan)

          Post Graduate’s without  Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Recognition

    • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
    • Family Nurse Practitioner with Primary Care Focus
    • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
    • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
    • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan)
  • Post Graduate’s Nurse Certificates
    • Nursing Administration and Management (NAM)
    • Nursing Education (NE)
  • Doctoral Programs

As the first national research university with a 21 st century demographic, The University of Texas at El Paso offers a rich and supportive research environment allowing faculty and students in the UTEP School of Nursing’s baccalaureate and graduate programs to participate in innovative health-related research opportunities undefined

FEATURED NEWS


UTEP Celebrates Graduates at Sun Bowl

EL PASO, Texas — The University of Texas at El Paso celebrated the accomplishments of all graduates of the Class of 2020, and spring and summer candidates from the Class of 2021, in a pair of momentous Commencement ceremonies May 14-15, 2021, at Sun Bowl Stadium.

Michelle Calderon will graduate from UTEP's Doctor of Nursing (DNP) program May 15, 2021. The DNP Program will bestow its 101st practice doctorate degree during UTEP’s Spring 2021 Commencement Ceremony at Sun Bowl Stadium. Photo: Laura Trejo / UTEP Communications.

UTEP’s Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Surpasses 100 Graduates

Two years ago, Michelle Calderon would cringe at the thought of speaking in front of a large group of people. Today, Calderon, a family nurse practitioner for 10 years, is a vocal advocate for patients suffering from headache disorder.

The University of Texas at El Paso unveiled its strategic plan for the next decade April 7, 2021, built upon UTEP’s unique advantages and highlighting its status as America’s leading Hispanic-serving university.

UTEP, America’s Leading Hispanic-Serving University, Unveils 10-Year Strategic Plan

EL PASO, Texas – The University of Texas at El Paso today unveiled its strategic plan for the next decade, built upon UTEP’s unique advantages and highlighting its status as America’s leading Hispanic-serving university.

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The University of Texas at El Paso
School of Nursing
Health Sciences and Nursing Building
500 W University
El Paso, Texas 79968

E: nursing@utep.edu
P: (915) 747-8217
F: (915) 747-8295