 At the University of St. Thomas in Houston, the Carol and Odis Peavy School of Nursing equips you to care for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—through holistic nursing. This approach fosters deeper connections with patients, enhancing their healing and overall well-being.
Success in nursing requires more than clinical expertise. At UST, you’ll refine essential “process skills” like clear communication, critical reasoning, and sound decision-making through our distinctive core curriculum and intimate, supportive learning environment. Explore Undergraduate Programs to Match Your Goals - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): A comprehensive four-year program combining UST’s core curriculum, pre-nursing coursework, and nursing major courses. With on-campus and online learning opportunities, this program prepares students for RN licensure and entry into the nursing profession.
- Accelerated BSN (ABSN): A fast-track option enabling students with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree to earn their BSN in as few as 12 months.
Advance Your Career with Graduate Opportunities - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Tailored for working nurses, this program offers four specialized concentrations to help you elevate your career and focus on areas of passion.
Whether you’re starting your nursing journey or advancing your career, the Peavy School of Nursing provides the academic excellence and compassionate approach to help you make a lasting impact in healthcare. Start your journey today at the University of St. Thomas. APPLY NOW | |
Graduate & Undergraduate Success CentersGraduate & Undergraduate Success Centers | |
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Undergraduate Success Center The Undergraduate Nursing Success Center is a home away from home for undergraduate nursing and pre-nursing students at the UST. Graduate Success Center The Graduate Nursing Success Center is a home away from home for the nursing students at the University of St. Thomas. | |
Degrees and ProgramsDegrees and Programs | |
A Minor in Health Services is designed for students who’s vocation is not nursing, but want to obtain the knowledge so they can have a career in healthcare. minor plan - Health Services The 12-month ABSN program is designed for students who have a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field who want to earn a BSN on an accelerated timeline. It combines: - Online coursework
- Onsite skills labs
- Clinical rotations
Upon completion of this full-time program, you will qualify to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam in order to practice as an entry-level nurse. learn more - view the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing progam The MSN program is tailored for nurses working full-time, with coursework primarily online and supplemented with lab work on the UST campus. Concentrations offered are: - Nursing Education
- Healthcare & Nursing Simulation
- Nursing Leadership
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Learn more - view the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)program After a recent assessment of strategic organizational priorities, UST Executive Leadership made the decision to alter the nature of the graduate nursing programs offered through the Carol and Odis Peavy School (PSON). The PSON is no longer admitting new DNP students to the UST campus. Therefore, as a result, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is being transitioned from a degree granting program into a collaborative DNP Pathway partnership with the University of Incarnate Word (UIW). Graduate students who enter the PSON Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) programs will continue to receive degrees from UST and then be eligible to continue an uninterrupted path to earn a DNP degree through the UIW program. As the only two Catholic Schools of Nursing in Texas, the PSON in Houston and UIW in San Antonio share a common mission and nursing legacy. The two programs began working collaboratively in 2022 to expand access to virtual course options. This collaborative relationship has been very positive and provides a solid base on which to build this new DNP Pathway program. Students eligible for the DNP Pathway may begin as early as fall 2025. Students currently enrolled in the DNP program will be completing their degree plans and graduating from UST Peavy School of Nursing in accord with commitments made upon program entry. The DNP program will continue to provide curricula and resources congruent with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Criteria. The program is currently undergoing a scheduled accreditation renewal process with the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in March 2025, which will extend accreditation for up to ten years or until all enrolled DNP students have graduated. As part of this evaluation process, CCNE policy requires institutions to provide an opportunity for their identified communities of interest—students, alumni, faculty, employers, and the practice community—to offer written input to the evaluation team. If you would like to submit third-party comments, please use the 'CCNE Third Party Comments' button below to instructions to share your input. ccne Third Party Comments | |
Earning Power for Nursing Careers Advance your nursing career and increase your earning potential with a degree in nursing from the University of St. Thomas. | |
$80,010 Registered Nurse ANNUAL MEDIAN SALARY Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics $114,510 Nurse Practitioner ANNUAL MEDIAN SALARY Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics $136,409 Psychiatric Mental Health NP ANNUAL MEDIAN SALARY Source: Indeed
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PSON Administration & FacultyPSON Administration & Faculty | |
Claudine Dufrene, Ph.D, RN-BC, GNP-BC, CNE
Executive Dean, Associate Professor
Sr. Martina Casey Endowed Chair in Nursing
Kristina L. Leyden, Ph.D, APRN,FNP-BC,CHSE
Undergraduate Nursing Division Dean, Professor
Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza Endowed Chair in Nursing Lucindra Campbell-Law, PhD, APRN, ANP, PMHNP-BC
Graduate Nursing Division Dean, Professor
Cullen Trust Endowed Chair for Health Care in Nursing BSN Program Director, Assistant Professor Kylie Magreger, MSN, RN, CHSE
Interim ABSN Program Director, Assistant Professor Michael E. Sullivan, DBe, HEC-C, FACHE, Associate Professor
Program Director/Chair-Graduate Studies
Program Director- Title V
Cameron School of Business
Program Director- Healthcare Administration(MHA) Vanessa Arline, MSN/Ed, RN, MSRN-BC, Assistant Professor
Cheryl-Lynn Carson, MSN, BScN, RN, Assistant Professor Lauren Delumpa, MSN, RN, FNP-C, Assistant Professor Sarah A. Hirsch, PhD, MSN, MBA, RN, Assistant Professor Connie Martinez, DNP,WHCNP,RNC, Assistant Professor Mayra Paredes, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN, Assistant Professor Katherine Simpson, DNP,MSN,APRN-C,CNRN,CVRN-II,LNC, Assistant Professor Mary Anne Vincent, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor Phyllis Waters, Ph.D., Professor, Carol and Odis Peavy Endowed Chair in Nursing Jillian Weber, PhD, RN, CNL Assistant Professor | |
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- Slide 8: Anna Rabadan ’17 RN – Emergency Room Memorial Hermann, School Nurse CFISD
- Slide 9: Kenya Wright ’19 RN Rehab Nurse & HCA Tomball
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 University of St. Thomas is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of University of St. Thomas.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, post-graduate APRN certificate program and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the University of St. Thomas are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). | | |
December 13, 2024
To: Constituents of UST Peavy School of Nursing
From: Lucindra Campbell-Law, PhD, APRN, ANP, PMHNP-BC, Professor & Division Dean of Graduate Programs
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program at the University of St. Thomas School of Nursing will be hosting an accreditation site visit by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) March 5-7, 2025. CCNE policy requires that institutions provide an opportunity for the program’s identified communities of interest including students, former alumni, faculty and the practice community including potential employers to provide written input into the deliberations of the evaluation team. Written and signed third-party comments will be accepted by CCNE until February 12, 2025.
If you would like to submit a third-party comment for our program, please submit to thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org.
Or, if you prefer, mail comments to:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Attn: Third-Party Comments
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Please note that CCNE shares third-party comments only with members of the evaluation team. The evaluation team only considers third-party comments that relate to the program’s compliance with the accreditation standards. At no time during the review process are these comments shared with the program. However, all compliance concerns related to the accreditation standards will be identified in the accreditation report and the program will have an opportunity to respond to those concerns as part of its response to that report.
Thank you for assisting in the accreditation process for the University of St. Thomas School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program.