Earn Your BSN in 3 Years at our Houston Campus
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Next Start Date | Oct 28
Get Started Today in our Houston, Texas Nursing Program
Forget waitlists—and prerequisites. At our accredited Houston nursing school, you can earn your BSN degree in just three years—a year faster than traditional bachelor’s nursing programs with summer breaks.
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Get started now – classes start Oct 28
Houston, Texas, Nursing Program: A Hands-On BSN
At Chamberlain Houston, you gain hands-on experience in our SIMCARE CENTER™ and at our on-site clinical setting. You will work with classmates, faculty, mentors, and seasoned registered nurses as you learn skills in direct patient-care nursing. The SIMCARE CENTER™ features various aspects of simulated care, giving you the chance to practice fundamental nursing skills on high-tech patient manikins. Patient simulators have bodily functions and vital signs, and they show a multitude of symptoms. You can practice your nursing skills in a safe health care setting before moving on to real-life patients in the clinicals portion of the Chamberlain curriculum
Call an admission representative at 877.751.5783 or request more information.
Next class session starts Oct 28
3-Year BSN Program
Chamberlain College of Nursing's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program enables students to earn their BSN degree in as few as three years of year-round study instead of the typical four years with summers off, allowing students to enter the workforce sooner than their peers at other higher education institutions.
Our Houston, TX nursing program BSN degree program consists of a minimum of 122 credit hours: 56 credit hours in general education and 66 credit hours in the nursing major. See the full curriculum plan.
- CCNE-accredited BSN degree program
- No prerequisites required to start nursing classes
- Finish faster than most programs by taking classes year-round
- High-tech nursing labs and experienced faculty
- No wait lists
Still have questions? Let us help you.
Request information to connect with an admissions representative.
Ask a Student
How were the clinical instructors at Chamberlain Houston?
"Every clinical instructor brought something to the table and got you thinking in a different way. That’s what a great clinical instructor does— moves your thinking."
Jesse S.
Chamberlain Houston Alum
A Nursing School Schedule for Your Life
Choose a traditional or evening/weekend program at our Houston nursing school
The needs of nursing students aren’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our BSN program in Houston. If your schedule can’t accommodate a full-time weekday program, you may want to consider our Evening/Weekend Option. Night nursing school students are provided the flexibility to complete courses outside of the typical classroom schedule while still receiving the same level of support and resources as traditional students.
The number of total credit hours for completion of the evening/weekend option is equal to the number required to complete the BSN degree program.
- Weekend clinicals prioritized
- Complete in as few as 3 years
- Support from experienced faculty throughout the program
- Access to the same resources as the daytime program
- Weekend and night classes for nursing provide flexibility in managing work and personal life
- Combination of online and in person coursework and student activities
Request information or call 877.751.5783 to learn more about the evening/weekend option.
Pick an Option that Fits Your Lifestyle
Campus Hybrid
Presents the best of both worlds by offering traditional and online learning experiences.
- In person and online coursework
- Classes during weekdays
- In-person and virtual lab experiences
- Clinicals occur once a week
* Exceptions may occur in the hybrid standardized course delivery model by a specific campus location.
Online
Offers the optimal blend of flexibility, interactivity and experiential learning.
- 100% online coursework
- Classes during weekdays
- Virtual simulation and lab experiences
- In person skills check-off prior to clinical rotations
- Clinicals occur during the last two weeks of a session and may require travel
Visit the BSN Online page to learn more.
Evening-Weekend
Provides the option to attend in person classes during the evenings and weekends.
- In person and online coursework
- Classes in the evenings and weekends
- In person and virtual lab experiences
- Clinicals occur once a week
* Evening and weekend option is available in select markets. Visit the locations page to see if available where you live.
BSN Degree Program—Evening/Weekend Option FAQs
The Houston BSN degree program—Evening/Weekend option is designed to meet the needs of individuals who require an alternative schedule. Night and weekend nursing school students complete courses outside the typical classroom schedule while still receiving the same level of support and resources as traditional weekday students.
Whichever path you take at the Chamberlain Houston campus, your advantages include:
- A Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)-accredited BSN degree program
- Nursing courses during your first year
- No wait lists or prerequisites
- Intimate class sizes
- One-on-one attention and support throughout the academic journey
Weekend and night nursing program courses are limited to students enrolled in a Houston evening/weekend cohort. Students in evening/weekend cohorts are limited to enrolling in courses during the evening/weekend only.
The number of total credit hours for completion of the evening/weekend option is equal to the number required to complete the BSN degree program. The Houston Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program consists of a minimum of 122 credit hours: 56 credit hours in general education and 66 credit hours in the nursing major.
View the BSN Degree Program Curriculum Plan to see what credits are required.
Houston Campus
Contact Information
Address
11025 Equity Drive
Houston, TX 77041
Toll Free
877.751.5783
Hours of Operation
Mon - Thurs: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fri: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Student Support FAQs
The Center for Academic Success (CAS) at the Houston campus offers workshops, study materials and appointments with tutors and academic support. As you explore nursing programs in Texas, be sure to explore the support each campus provides to ensure your academic success.
Chamberlain’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) curriculum is designed to advance students’ ability to retain and apply essential knowledge. The focus is on conceptual learning, giving students the skills to translate theory into practice.
Hands-on experience in both the Chamberlain SIMCARE CENTER™ and the on-site clinical setting allow nursing students to work side-by-side with faculty, mentors, peers, and experienced professional nurses as they refine their direct patient-care nursing skills.
The BSN degree program consists of a minimum of 122 credit hours: 56 credit hours in general education and 66 credit hours in the nursing major.
Community Outreach
You will have the opportunity to help Houston and other Houston area communities as a nursing student at Chamberlain.
Houston Campus Clubs and Organizations
The Houston Student Nurses' Association (SNA) provides educational resources, leadership opportunities and career guidance. Its goal is to support the professional development of future nurses and cultivate a friendly and interactive atmosphere among students.
Join an Inclusive Nursing Student Community - Student Groups
Get involved on the Houston campus
You can connect with other students at Chamberlain Houston through social activities, student and study groups, volunteer events, and much more.
Accredited? Absolutely!
Learn more about our accredited nursing school in Houston, Texas
Are you looking for accredited nursing schools in Texas? Chamberlain University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post graduate APRN certificate program at Chamberlain University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, (https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE). For the most updated accreditation information, visit chamberlain.edu/accreditation.
Accredited Nursing Schools in Texas - Approvals
Chamberlain is authorized at the Houston campus to conduct courses and grant degrees by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, PO Box 12788, Austin, TX 78711, 512.427.6101. Chamberlain College of Nursing has full approval to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program in Houston by the Texas Board of Nursing, 1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 10-200, Austin, TX 78701, 512.305.7400.
Houston Campus FAQ
Chamberlain’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) curriculum is structured to advance students’ abilities to retain essential knowledge and apply it in clinical settings. The curriculum focuses on conceptual learning and gives students critical skills to translate theory into nursing practice.
Chamberlain’s SIMCARE CENTER™ gives you the opportunity to hone fundamental nursing skills on high-tech patient manikins. Patient simulators have vital signs, bodily functions and produce a range of symptoms, allowing you the chance to provide quality care in a safe setting before transitioning to patients in the clinicals portion of the curriculum.
Chamberlain accepts qualifying transfer credits, to see if you are eligible, request more information to work with an admissions representative. With a bachelor’s degree in another field, you can find out which qualifying transfer credits from your first degree can help you earn your BSN even faster. Plus, our admissions representatives can work with you to see if you’re eligible for financial aid.
Yes, there are a variety of scholarship options available for our nursing program in Houston. Explore undergraduate and external scholarship opportunities or request more information to learn what financial aid options are available. Financial aid is available in the form of federal and private loans, scholarships, grants and work-study to those who qualify.
Prospective nursing students begin the admission process by first completing an application and then interviewing with a Chamberlain admission representative. When all admission criteria are fulfilled, prospective students are told in writing of their admission status to a specific Chamberlain program and location.
Learn more about our admission criteria to Chamberlain University’s nursing school in Houston, Texas.