RN Programs in Texas

Texas RN Programs

Texas RN programs are a great opportunity to begin a challenging and rewarding career. All patients are different, so registered nurses encounter new situations every day, and never have to worry about becoming bored. In addition, nursing offers a stable career in the growing healthcare industry. There are many different RN programs to choose from in Texas, so it is possible to find a program to fit individual preferences.

Becoming Licensed by Examination in Texas

In Texas, the first step in becoming an RN is to successfully complete an approved nursing program. If the individual has not yet passed a licensing exam, he or she can become licensed by examination by submitting the correct application and passing the NCLEX. There is a $200 registration fee.

Along with the licensure application, individuals must submit either a Livescan Fingerprinting or an FBI fingerprint card along with a criminal background check. The former is required of Texas residents and the latter for those who reside outside of Texas.

Individuals from a foreign country can become licensed upon completion of a criminal background check, passing of an English Proficiency exam, a Credential Evaluation Service (CES) Full Education course-by-course report, and proof of working as a nurse for at least 2 years or 24 months following graduation. If the individual has not worked as a nurse for 2 years out of the past 4, a refresher course is required. In addition, he or she must register for the NCLEX and pay the $200 fee.

Becoming Licensed by Endorsement in Texas

Individuals who are licensed in another jurisdiction can become licensed by endorsement in Texas so long as they have completed an approved education program. One must submit the application for licensure by endorsement, along with Verification of Licensure. Texas is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Renewing an RN License

Texas RNs must renew licenses every 2 years. 20 hours of continuing education are required for renewal.

Additional Resources

RN Schools Near You & Online in Texas

Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing

  • 2149 Hickory Street Abilene, TX 79601
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, CNA, Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, MSN, Nursing Administration, RN, RN to BSN
    (325) 671-2399

Cisco Junior College

  • 717 E. Industrial Blvd Abilene, TX 79602
    Programs: ADN, LVN, Pre-Nursing Studies, RN
    (325) 794-4400

Alvin Community College

  • 3110 Mustang Rd. Alvin, TX 77511
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, RN
    (281) 756-3500

Amarillo College

  • 24th and Jackson Amarillo, TX 79109
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, RN
    (806) 371-5304

University of Texas – Arlington

  • 701 S Nedderman Dr. Arlington, TX 76010
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, CNA, DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, MSN, Nursing Administration, Nursing PhD, RN, RN to BSN
    (817) 272-2011

Concord Career Institute

  • 600 East Lamar Blvd. Arlington, TX 76011
    Programs: ADN, LVN, RN
    (817) 261-1594

Austin Community College

  • 3401 Webberville Road Austin, TX 78702
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LVN, Radiography, RN
    (512) 223-5700

University of Texas at Austin

  • 1 University Station Austin, TX 78712
    Programs: Accelerated MSN, BSN, MSN, Nursing PhD, RN, RN to BSN
    (512) 475-7348

Lee College

  • 200 Lee Drive Baytown, TX 77520
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LVN, RN
    (281) 425-6393

Lamar University

  • 4400 MLK Blvd. Beaumont, TX 77710
    Programs: ADN, BSN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, MSN, Nursing Administration, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN, Sonography
    (409) 880-7011

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

  • 900 College Street Belton, TX 76513
    Programs: BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, RN, RN to BSN
    (254) 295-8642

Howard College

  • 1001 Birdwell Lane Big Spring, TX 79720
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, RN
    1(432)264-5000

University of Texas

  • 80 Fort Brown Brownsville, TX 78520
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LVN, Nursing Administration, Public Health Nursing, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN
    (956) 882-8200

Blinn College

  • 2423 Blinn Blvd. Bryan, TX 77805
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LVN, Radiography, RN
    (979) 209-7200

West Texas A&M University

  • 2403 Russell Long Blvd. Canyon, TX 79015
    Programs: BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, LPN to BSN, MSN, Nursing Administration, RN, RN to BSN
    (806) 651-0000

Panola College

  • 1109 W. Panola Carthage, TX 75633
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LVN, RN
    (903) 693-2000

Hill College

  • 2112 Mayfield Pkwy Cleburne, TX 76033
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, Pre-Nursing Studies, RN, Sonography
    (817) 760-5500

Lone Star College

  • 3200 College Park Drive Conroe, TX 77384
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, Radiography, RN
    (936) 273-7334

Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

  • 6300 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi, TX 78412
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (361) 825-5700

Del Mar College

  • 101 Baldwin Blvd. Corpus Christi, TX 78404
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LVN, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Radiography, RN
    (361) 698-1200

Navarro College

  • 3200 W. 7th Ave. Corsicana, TX 75110
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, RN
    1(800)628-2776

Lone Star College

  • 9191 Barker Cypress Road Cypress, TX 77433
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LVN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (281) 290-3200

El Centro College

  • 801 Main St. Dallas, TX 75202
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (214) 860-2000

Baylor University

  • 1311 S 5th St Waco Dallas, TX 76798
    Programs: BSN, BSN to DNP, DNP, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Physician Assistant, Radiography, RN
    1(800)229-5678

Grayson County College

  • 6101 Grayson Drive Denison, TX 75020
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, Radiography, RN
    (903) 465-6030

Texas Woman’s University

  • 304 Administration Dr. Denton, TX 76204
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, Nursing Administration, Nursing PhD, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (940) 898-2000

University of Texas-Pan American

  • 1201 W University Drive Edinburg, TX 78539
    Programs: BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN
    (866) 441-8872

El Paso Community College

  • 10700 Gateway East El Paso, TX 79927
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LVN, Medical Assistant, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, RN, Sonography
    (915) 831-2150

University of Texas at El Paso

  • 500 West University Avenue El Paso, TX 79968
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, LPN to BSN, MSN, Nursing Administration, Public Health Nursing, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (915) 747-5000

Brookhaven College

  • 3939 Valley View Lane Farmers Branch, TX 75244
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (972) 860-4700

Texas Christian – Harris College

  • 2800 West Bowie Street Fort Worth, TX 76109
    Programs: BSN, RN
    (817) 257-7650

Tarrant County College

  • 1500 Houston Street Fort Worth, TX 76102
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, Radiography, RN
    (817) 515-8223

North Central Texas College

  • 1525 W. California Street Gainesville, TX 76240
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, Radiography, RN
    (940) 668-7731

University of Texas Medical Branch

  • 301 University Boulevard Galveston, TX 77555
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, MSN, Nursing Administration, Nursing PhD, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (409) 772-2222

Galveston College

  • 4015 Ave. Q Galveston, TX 77550
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LVN, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, RN
    (409) 944-4242

University of Texas

  • 7000 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77030
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MSN, Nurse Anesthetist, Nursing Administration, Nursing PhD, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (713) 500-4472

Prairie View A&M University

  • 6436 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77030
    Programs: BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, LPN to BSN, MSN, Nursing Administration, RN
    (713) 797-7000

San Jacinto College – South

  • 13735 Beamer Rd. Houston, TX 77089
    Programs: ADN, LVN, RN
    (281) 484-1900

Houston Baptist University

  • 7502 Fondren Rd. Houston, TX 77074
    Programs: ADN, BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (281) 649-3000

Houston Community College

  • 1900 Pressler Street Ste. 344 Houston, TX 77030
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LVN, Medical Assistant, Nuclear Medicine Tech, RN
    (713) 718-2000

Lone Star College

  • 2700 W. W. Thorne Drive Houston, TX 77073
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, Health Information Management-Associate, LVN, RN
    (281) 618-5400

Tyler Junior College

  • 501 S. Ragsdale Jacksonville, TX 75766
    Programs: ADN, LVN, RN
    (903) 510-2200

Trinity Valley Community College

  • 800 Ed Hall Drive Kaufman, TX 75142
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, RN
    (972) 932-4300

Southwestern Adventist University

  • 100 W. Hillcrest Keene, TX 76059
    Programs: ADN, BSN, LPN to BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (817) 645-3921

Kilgore College

  • 1100 Broadway Kilgore, TX 75662
    Programs: ADN, LVN, Radiography, RN
    (903) 984-8531

Central Texas College

  • 6200 West Central Texas Expwy Killeen, TX 76549
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LVN, RN
    (254) 526-7161

Lone Star College

  • 20000 Kingwood Drive Kingwood, TX 77339
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, RN
    (281) 312-1600

Brazosport Community College

  • 500 College Drive Lake Lake Jackson, TX 77566
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LVN, RN
    (979) 230-3000

Laredo Community College

  • West End Washington Street Laredo, TX 78040
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, Radiography, RN
    (956) 722-0521

Texas A&M International University

  • 5201 University Boulevard Laredo, TX 78041
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (956) 326-2001

South Plains College

  • 1401 S. College Ave. Levelland, TX 79336
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, RN
    (806) 894-9611

Covenant Medical Center

  • 2002 W Loop 289 # 120 Lubbock, TX 79407
    Programs: Radiography, RN
    (806) 797-0955

Texas Tech University

  • 2500 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79409
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, CNA, DNP, MSN, Nursing PhD, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN
    (806) 742-2011

Angelina College – Lufkin

  • 3500 South First St. Lufkin, TX 75904
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, Radiography, RN
    (936) 639-1301

East Texas Baptist University

  • One Tiger Drive Marshall, TX 75670
    Programs: BSN, RN
    (903) 935-7963

South Texas College

  • 3201 W. Pecan McAllen, TX 78501
    Programs: ADN, Health Information Management-Associate, LVN, Radiography, RN
    (956) 872-8311

Collin County Community College

  • 2200 W. University Drive Mckinney, TX 75071
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, RN
    (972) 548-6790

Midland College

  • 3600 N. Garfield Midland, TX 79705
    Programs: ADN, Health Information Management-Associate, LVN, RN
    (432) 685-4500

Northeast Texas Community College

  • 1735 Chapel Hill Road Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (903) 434-8100

Stephen F. Austin State University

  • 1936 North St. Nacogdoches, TX 75962
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (936) 468-3401

Odessa College

  • 201 W. University Odessa, TX 79764
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Radiography, RN
    (432) 335-6400

Lamar State College-Orange

  • 410 Front Street Orange, TX 77630
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, RN
    (409) 883-7750

Paris Junior College

  • 2400 Clarksville St. Paris, TX 75460
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, Radiography, RN
    (903) 785-7661

San Jacinto College

  • 8060 Spencer Highway Pasadena, TX 77505
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, Radiography, RN
    (281) 998-6150

Lamar State College

  • 1500 Procter Street Port Arthur, TX 77640
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, RN
    (409) 983-4921

Angelo State University

  • 2601 W. Avenue N San Angelo, TX 76909
    Programs: ADN, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    1(800)946-8627

Baptist Health System – Institute of Health Education

  • 7930 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, TX 78229
    Programs: LVN, Radiography, RN
    (210) 297-5000

St. Philips College

  • 1801 Martin Luther King Drive San Antonio, TX 78203
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, Pre-Nursing Studies, Radiography, RN, Sonography
    (210) 486-2000

San Antonio College

  • 1300 San Pedro Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Medical Assistant, RN
    (210) 486-0000

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

  • 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, TX 78229
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, EMT Paramedic, Family Nurse Practitioner, LPN to BSN, MSN, Nursing Administration, Nursing PhD, Physician Assistant, Psychiatric Nursing, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (210) 567-3056

University of Incarnate Word

  • 4301 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209
    Programs: BSN, DNP, MSN, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Nursing Administration, RN, RN to BSN
    (210) 829-6000

Tarleton State University

  • 1333 W. Washington Stephenville, TX 76402
    Programs: BSN, LPN to BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (254) 968-9000

Temple College

  • 2600 South First Street Temple, TX 76504
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LVN, RN
    (254) 298-8282

Texarkana College

  • 2500 N. Robison Road Texarkana, TX 75599
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, RN
    (903) 832-5565

College of the Mainland

  • 1200 Amburn Road Texas City, TX 77591
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, Health Information Management-Associate, LVN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (409) 938-1211

Lone Star College

  • 30555 Tomball Parkway Tomball, TX 77375
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, RN
    (281) 351-3300

University of Texas at Tyler

  • 3900 University Blvd. Tyler, TX 75799
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, LPN to BSN, Nursing Administration, Nursing PhD, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (903) 566-7000

Tyler Junior College

  • 1327 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, TX 75701
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LVN, Radiography, RN, Sonography
    (800) 687-5680

Vernon College

  • 4400 College Drive Vernon, TX 76384
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, RN
    (940) 552-6291

Victoria College

  • 2200 E. Red River Victoria, TX 77901
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, RN
    (361) 573-3291

Mclennan Community College

  • 1400 College Drive Waco, TX 76708
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LVN, Radiography, RN
    (254) 299-8622

Weatherford College

  • 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX 76086
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, Radiography, RN, Sonography
    (817) 594-5471

Wharton County Junior College

  • 911 Boling Highway Wharton, TX 77488
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, Health Information Management-Associate, LVN, Radiography, RN
    (979) 532-4560

Midwestern State University

  • 3410 Taft Blvd. Wichita Falls, TX 76308
    Programs: BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN, Nursing Administration, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (940) 397-4000