Career Information
- Registered nurses constitute the largest healthcare occupation, with 2.3 million jobs.
- More new jobs are expected to be created for registered nurses than for any other occupation.
- Job opportunities are expected to be very good.
- The three major educational paths to registered nursing are a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree, and a diploma.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Learn more about current job opportunities on the Graduates and Employers page.
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Professional Nursing Updates
Online Application Submission Process
Due to public safety concerns, applications will not be accepted in person until further notice. Effective immediately, applicants for all Health Sciences programs except Associate Degree Nursing, Mobility Nursing, and RN-to-BSN should follow these instructions when submitting their application and supporting documents:
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Read moreProfessional Nursing Office Hours
Effective August 1, new hours for the Professional Nursing Offices are as follows:
Eastview Campus: Mon. - Thu. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Round Rock Campus: Mon. - Thu. 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.