 Our four-year, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program incorporates UST’s core curriculum, specific pre-nursing courses and courses in the nursing major. The baccalaureate in nursing degree program at The University of St. Thomas Carol and Odis Peavy School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The curriculum focuses on patient-centered nursing using a newly developed curriculum based on a construct of healing and holistic care. This major prepares students for initial RN licensure and entry into the workforce. | |
Nursing Admissions for Incoming Freshmen Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a 4-year program. The curriculum for this program focuses on patient-centered nursing which is based on healing and holistic care. This program will prepare students for initial RN licensure and entry into the workforce. Freshman Nursing Admission The first step towards nursing admission is indicate “nursing” interest on your Freshman UST application. Including the major of nursing, will allow us to work with you after you after an admissions decision to the university is received. During your first year at UST, we will guide you to take specific courses and steps to achieve a spot in our nursing cohort! Freshman students wanting the nursing major, Pre-Nursing students, will work closely with Nursing Admissions to have their request presented to the Nursing Admissions Committee. We have two entry opportunities in fall and spring semesters. Nursing Cohort Admission Considerations The Peavy School of Nursing offers admissions through the Nursing Admissions Committee. The committee reviews all eligible applicants for the fall and spring semesters. In addition to eligibility requirements, the Nursing Admissions Committee considers a number of other factors, including, but not limited to: - All grades for Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology,
- Math grades
- Full-time vs. part-time class load
- Patterns of repeats and/or withdraws
- HESI A2 or TEAS scores
- Essay about desire to pursue a nursing career
Any nursing admission questions can be directed to nursing@stthom.edu. Nursing Admissions for Transfer Students and Students Seeking a 2nd Undergraduate Degree
- Next Start for Traditional BSN Program: Fall 2025
- Application deadline: June 15, 2025
Eligibility Requirements
Minimum Requirements to apply and to be considered for the School of Nursing: - 3.0 overall college GPA, based on a 4.0 scale
- 3.0 science GPA (including Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, & Math (College Algebra or Statistics) completed by submission of application)
- Submission of HESI A2 scores of 80% or above:
- Required Sections:
- Math
- A&P
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- The HESI A2 exam must be scheduled outside of UST. The department ID for UST is 200020.
- Steps to Register for the HESI Exam.
- As an alternate to the HESI A2, the TEAS exam may be submitted with a score of 78% or higher in each section.
- If a student has taken the exam for another school, these scores may accepted for UST as long as all required sections were taken.
- Submission of a well-written, personal statement demonstrating the student's passion for nursing as a career and vocation.
After Admission Students admitted to the UST Carol and Odis Peavy School of Nursing will be subject to participation requirements established by healthcare organizations that host student clinical rotations. This includes criminal background checks, CPR certification and specific immunizations. These requirements may also include verification of identity and compliance with federal immigration law. Admitted students will work on these additional requirements at the Nursing Orientation. Program Timeline Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program for transfer students, with prerequisites coursework completed, is 3 years.Transfer students can apply with some classes in progress. Pending coursework could prevent an admissions decision. Contact nursing@stthom.edu if you have any questions about coursework. More questions? Check our Frequently Asked Questions page! Transfer Information Sessions If you’re a transfer student who would like to learn about admissions requirements and meet with Nursing Admissions, we invite you to attend an upcoming information sessions. RSVP | |
371,500 New Registered Nursing Jobs NEEDED OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics $91,245 Average Salary For A REGISTERED NURSE IN TEXAS Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 139,300 Projected Job Growth For REGISTERED NURSES OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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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
Michael E. Sullivan, DBe, HEC-C, LFACHE, Associate Professor, Interim Divisional Dean of Undergraduate Programs, Cullen Trust Endowed Chair for Higher Education Kylie Magreger, MSN
Assistant Professor, Interim ABSN Program Director Michael E. Sullivan, DBe, HEC-C, LFACHE, Associate Professor, Interim Divisional Dean of Undergraduate Programs, Cullen Trust Endowed Chair for Higher Education
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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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. DNP Leadership Degree Plans: Post-Master’s | Post-Baccalaureate 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 | |
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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). | | |
