Advanced Degree Opportunities
    With it's small classes and affordable costs, North Harris College's Professional Nursing Program offers students a high-quality general nursing education resulting in an Associate Degree of Nursing and enabling the graduate to successfully sit for the Registered Nurse examination. Once you have earned your RN license, you can continue your education to earn advanced degrees at any of the following Gulf Coast Area universities



    Prarie View A&M; University

    Located in the Houston Medical Center, PVAMU has educated nursing professionals since 1944. With a new nursing education facility opening in Fall 2004, this program offers BSN, RN-BSN and numerous specialty tracks. Current RNs can also earn their BSN through the University Center located in The Woodlands, Texas



    University of Texas Medical Branch
    (UTMB - On-line Program)

    Located in historic Galveston, Texas, UTMB was the first nursing school in the state. Further your education here by earning your BSN, MSN or numerous other specialty degrees and certifications, including a new on-line program for current RNs.



    Texas A&M; - Corpus Christi

    Texas A&M;, one of the most prestigious universities in the state, offers BSN and MSN degree programs at its Corpus Christi campus in the nearby Coastal Bend area. Also available are tracks for Nurse Administrators, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Nurse Practitioners.



    Texas Womens University

    The largest nursing school in the state with 1400 students, TWU offers BSN, MSN and doctoral programs as well as nurse practitioner and nurse administrator tracks.



    The University of Texas Health Science Center

    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is world-reknown for its School of Nursing. Established in 1972, the SON offers a broad range of programs with a strong emphasis on research.



    University of Phoenix (Distance Learning Program)

    Founded in 1976, UP was one of the first accredited universities to offer web-based programs. Current RNs can earn a BSN or MSN via the Internet while continuing to work full-time