Students in Howard Payne University’s School of Nursing join a faith-based community of scholars committed to improving healthcare both in the United States and globally.
HPU nursing students have opportunities to establish lifelong friendships with classmates and faculty while enjoying a student-centered curriculum with a focus on caring, faith and intellectual inquiry. HPU’s School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and offers both the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Associate of Health Science degrees.
Nursing prerequisite courses – NOTE: ** B or Higher and * C or Higher
The selection process is governed by the HPU School of Nursing Faculty. Once students have submitted a complete application and all requirements by July 1, the faculty will utilize an admission criteria worksheet to rate students and admit based on rating and number of open seats.
Applicants who must re-test are required to wait 30 days. Applicants may only take the ATI TEAS® Version 7 test twice within the academic year, between January 1 and December 31. These factors and deadlines should be considered when scheduling to take the initial test. The identical procedure will be utilized taking the second test, as set forth in the initial test.
Being free of communicable diseases is critical for students, and students must be protected against communicable diseases during clinical experiences. During the application for admission process, students must submit verification of all immunizations required by the university as well as those required by the School of Nursing.
See Admission Requirements for the list of immunizations required. Other vaccinations may be required by specific clinical agencies. Students will be informed of additional requirements as needed.
Students applying for admission to the School of Nursing may also choose to apply for admission to the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy. Providing an innovative approach to the academic program, the Academy enables students to combine their specialized major with coursework grounded in an understanding of the American free enterprise system.
Courses Include
As incoming freshmen, students may declare their major as nursing. After completing general education requirements, students will undergo a competitive process to gain admission into HPU’s School of Nursing. Once admitted to the School of Nursing, students will spend the last two years completing a competency-based aligned with AACN’s 2021 Essentials nursing curriculum and participating in clinical rotations in and around the Brownwood community. In addition to incoming first-year students, transfer students and HPU upperclassmen may enroll as nursing majors with plans to apply to HPU’s School of Nursing during the latter portion of their sophomore year. The School of Nursing admits students during the spring to begin courses in the fall.
Teaching Physical
Education & Coaching
HPU nursing students engage in 765 hands-on clinical learning experiences in acute care, long-term care, and community settings. Clinical learning experiences are gained through partnerships with Hendrick Health and other local healthcare facilities. Upon completion of their first semester of nursing courses, students are eligible for a Nurse Technician position with Hendrick Health.
Alumni Testimonial
I am thankful to HPU nursing faculty for always being so encouraging and patient when I was a nursing student. It’s left an impact on me. I truly will forever be thankful for Howard Payne and the nursing program.
Madison (Gilder) Draper ’23
Scholarships
Students are eligible for financial support of $28,000 over two years if they choose to work with Hendrick Health for four years after graduation. Additionally, 95% of HPU students receive financial aid, including scholarships designated specifically for nursing students.
Contact
Dean, School of Nursing
Assistant Professor of Nursing
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at HPU is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
