Online Nursing Programs at The University of Texas at Arlington

Our online programs are designed to meet the educational needs of working nurses. The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation, whose high-quality nursing curriculum has one of the state’s highest graduation and licensure rates, is now offering innovative distance education options. Our CCNE-accredited nursing programs are designed to give working healthcare professionals access to the leadership knowledge, skills and credentials required to move into higher-level nursing roles.

Get started on the online degree program that best fits your goal.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is designed to prepare a competent, self-directed, general practitioner of nursing who can assume increasing responsibility and leadership in the delivery of nursing care. For individuals seeking to become a registered nurse, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing prelicensure program provides the broad educational preparation necessary to make an efficient transition into the complex world of healthcare.

The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation has a long history of innovation in nursing education. UTA's high-quality nursing online curriculum has one of the state's highest graduation and licensure rates. Graduation and first-time National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rates exceed 90%.

This CCNE-accredited nursing program prepares you for exciting roles, such as:

• Public Health Nurse
• Care Coordinator or Navigator
• Case Manager
• School Nurse
• Health Educator
• Charge Nurse

Key elements of UTA's BSN Accelerated Online program include:

• Course content delivered via a blended learning model with online, technology-enhanced courses and UTA faculty-supervised clinical experiences at partner hospitals throughout the state
• An online learning format that allows you to begin and progress through the program in an accelerated manner
• Students receiving the majority of clinical experiences in the healthcare partner's facilities. This approach enhances the new graduate's readiness to practice and minimizes the time needed for new nurse orientation resulting in a significant cost savings to the healthcare organization.

Graduates from our Bachelor of Science in Nursing online program have a vast array of employment opportunities available to them. Our graduates work in community hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools, trauma centers, home health agencies and more.

The Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies reported the state's demand for full-time registered nurses in 2018 exceeded supply by approximately 28,000. This gap is predicted to increase to more than 57,000 by 2032. Despite this increasing shortage, Texas nursing schools turned away approximately 14,000 qualified applicants in 2020 due to lack of funding, available faculty and clinical slots.

Available Online Nursing Programs