Nursing Schools in Texas
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“Texas nursing schools turned away 4,200 qualified applicants last year because they lacked the faculty, equipment and space with which to educate them,” said Patricia L. Starck, D.S.N., dean of The University of Texas School of Nursing at Houston. This is the trend nation wide and it is resulting in a severe nursing shortage in almost every state.
We have presented a solution to help alleviate the nursing shortage and it is becoming more and more popular with registered nurses and state governments in support of addressing the nursing shortage. That solution is online nursing programs in Texas. The featured online nursing schools on this site are CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) accredited, are similar in cost per credit to other Texas nursing schools, flexible, offer very easy to interpret syllabus and course material, offer students help to set up clinical training and don't wait list or turn away qualified applicants.
It has become more important for registered nurses to pursue an advanced education. Texas hospitals and health care agencies are more frequently seeking nurses holding a baccalaureate degree, feeling that these nurses are better trained to handle the increasingly complex cases seen in these environments. Studies have documented that higher education translates to fewer mistakes in the health care setting.
Request free information from these featured online and campus based nursing schools in Texas to learn more about how they can help you excel in your nursing career. RN to BSN, RN to MSN and a variety of MSN programs are available. RN's in the rural areas of Texas should definitely take a close look at the opportunities an online nursing program can offer.
Texas Nursing Job Outlook and Salary Information
It is estimated that, by 2007, Texas needs to double the number of graduates from its nursing education programs to meet the anticipated demand for care. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects nursing as the fastest growing occupation over the next five years and one that will continue to provide long-term stable jobs for future generations. Texas is far below the national average of the nurse-to-population ratio, currently 782 nurses per 100,000 people. In Texas, the ratio is 609 nurses per 100,000 people. By some estimates, Texas will need 138,000 additional nurses in the next seven to 10 years. What all this means to you is that the job outlook for nursing is extremely positive in Texas. There hasn't been a better time to start or advance your nursing career in Texas.
According to the BLS in 2004 the average annual salary for a nurse in Texas was $53,940. According to the Texas Nurses Association the entry-level starting salary for a newly licensed RN in Texas averages about $27,000- 29,000, dependent on the Texas location. In 2005, new nursing school graduates in the Houston, TX earned, on average, $44,000 in their first job. These salaries are most likely more at the present time. Nursing salaries have continued to increase over the last few years. According to indeed.com, the average annual salary for registered nurse job postings in Texas on 5/2/07 was $58,000. According to salary.com the median annual salary for a registered nurse in Abilene, TX is $51,765, in Amarillo, TX $53,121, in Austin, TX $56,128, in Corpus Christi, TX $54,831, in Dallas, TX $59,548, in El Paso, TX $51,235, in Fort Worth, TX $56,836 , in Galveston,TX $57,425, in Lubbock, TX $51,471, in San Antonia, TX $54,006. All of these wages will vary by location, experience, education and specialty.
Featured Online Nursing Schools in Texas
University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Their online nursing programs are designed to develop the professional knowledge and skills of working registered nurses. Request free information from the University of Phoenix School of Nursing.
Walden University School of Nursing
Request information from Walden University to learn more about their online M.S. degree programs in Nursing. Areas of specialization include Nursing Education, Informatics, or Leadership & Management.
Kaplan University School of Nursing
Kaplan University's offers an accredited, online R.N.-to-B.S.N. degree completion program, MS in Nursing degree programs, and a number of nursing and health care related certificates. Request free information from the Kaplan University School of Nursing.
Featured Campus Based Nursing Schools in Texas
Concorde Career Institute
Concorde Career Institute in Arlington, TX offers a licensed vocational nursing program. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of potential employers.
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Everest College
Everest College offers career-focused training in the field of healthcare. Day and evening classes are available and curriculum is designed to meet the needs of potential employers. Everest College has the expert faculty and quality training programs necessary for its students to be successful.
University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix offers accredited nursing degree programs at campuses in Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, El Paso, and San Antonio. Request free information from University of Phoenix.
