Nursing Program
Advance Your Career with Confidence
At UHCL, we're committed to empowering nurses to lead, educate, and provide exceptional care in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment. Whether you're ready to move into leadership or want to update your clinical skills, our nursing programs will help you thrive.
Explore Two Dynamic Pathways
M.S. in Nursing Education and Leadership
Prepare to shape the future of nursing through advanced leadership and teaching roles. This program gives you the knowledge to guide teams, influence policy, and inspire the next generation of nurses. Elevate your career.
Learn more about the Nursing Education and Leadership M.S.N.
RN Nursing Refresher / Re-Entry Program
Ready to return to nursing? Our refresher course will ensure you have the updated knowledge and clinical skills needed to meet current care standards, so you can confidently re-enter the profession. Rediscover your passion.
Learn more about the RN Nursing Refresher / Re-Entry Program
Start Your Journey Today
Your next chapter in nursing begins here. Explore our programs and take the next step toward advancing your career and making a difference in healthcare.
Admission Requirements
A standard university application is required. Required Supplemental Documents: The following documents must be submitted with your admissions application or by using your E-services account for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student.
All E-services account(s) are generated after an application is submitted and processed. Applications are accepted for the fall and spring semesters and are reviewed throughout
the year on a rolling basis.
Program Faculty
Karen Alexander
Director of Nursing and Associate Professor,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-212-1627
Email: alexanderk@uhcl.edu
Office: HSB 226
Nisha Mathews
Assistant Professor of Nursing,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-212-1625
Email: mathewsn@uhcl.edu
Office: HSB 227
Curriculum and Instruction
The nursing program curriculum provides insight into subjects including research related to evidence-based practice, patient safety, legal issues, ethical standards, technology integration, health care systems and policies. It will also allow students to receive crucial training in key areas such as communication, leadership and critical thinking while also gaining knowledge in effectively managing the complex and changing landscape of today's health care delivery systems.
In addition, acquiring a BSN paves the way for admission into many graduate-level nursing programs in clinical practice, research, consulting and teaching, opening doors for those seeking academic progression or a career in nursing education.
Student Data and Outcomes
UHCL RN-BSN Graduation and Job Placement Assessment Data
Completion Rate
100% — 2024-2025 (Fall and Spring) Graduates
Job Placement Rate
100% — Fall 2024 Graduates
100% — Spring 2024 Graduates
Important Announcement: RN-BSN Program Phase-Out
UHCL's RN-BSN program is being phased out in 2026 and is no longer accepting applications for admission. We remain committed to supporting our current RN-BSN students and ensuring they can complete their degrees with the high-quality education and support they expect from UHCL. If you are a current student with questions or need assistance with advising or academic planning, contact nursing advisor Ms. Rita Patel at patelri@uhcl.edu.