Nursing

Mission

The mission of the Division of Nursing is to educate safe, quality practitioners for a professional practice that is evidence based, compassionate, holistic, and affirms the intrinsic worth and value of each individual. Graduates will be prepared as accountable and knowledgeable leaders and practitioners in the rapidly changing healthcare system, contributing to and strengthening nursing as a profession. The Division of Nursing recruits, retains and graduates students reflective of the diversity of our region in consideration of the need for diverse practitioners in the global healthcare arena.

This mission is accomplished by providing the highest quality of education in nursing, guided by faculty who use a variety of innovative, high-impact educational approaches and who become role models in practice, research and service. The faculty share with students the responsibility to create an educational climate that values and promotes life-long learning.

Goals

The goals of the Division of Nursing are to

• Provide an environment of respect and integrity, and that supports life-long learning
• Prepare nurses to respond to the growing complexity of health care
• Enhance the health care of the region through quality education of health care providers

Degree Programs

Texas A&M-Texarkana has two undergraduate degree programs and three graduate programs in nursing.

• Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Traditional Track program
• RN to BSN track
• Masters in Science in Nursing - Administration (MSN-NADM) track
• Master of Science in Nursing -Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN-PMHNP) track
• Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track

Nursing Scholarships

For scholarship opportunities outside A&M-Texarkana, visit these resources. All of the important information (deadlines, requirements, etc.) can be found there.

Nursing Specific Scholarships

• American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
• Johnson & Johnson Nursing
• Health and Resources & Services Administration

General Scholarships

• Scholarships.com
• Fastweb