skip to content

About the RN to MS Program


This program is for registered nurses who desire to obtain a Master's of Science degree with a major in nursing. If you are a registered nurse with a prior non nursing bachelor's degree please go to the Post Baccalaureate RN MS Program. (If you are not a registered nurse please go to the Bachelor of Science (BS) Program.).

The Texas Woman's University College of Nursing offers registered nurses holding an associate degree or diploma from a nationally accredited program an opportunity to enroll in a program leading to a master of science degree with a major in nursing. Various specialty tracks are offered in advanced practice, nurse educator, and nursing administration.

Students accepted into the RN MS Program can complete their baccalaureate degree at the end of one year of full time study with 10 credit hours (3 courses) completed toward the master's degree. Depending on the master's specialty chosen, the master's degree can be completed in an additional 18 months of full-time study. Students may elect to complete the program on a part-time basis.

Qualified students will be accepted provisionally by the Graduate School into the RN MS Program. Once the bachelor's degree is conferred the student will advance to unconditional admission status in the Graduate School. Students in this program are subject to policies of the College of Nursing Master's Program and Graduate School at Texas Woman's University.

page updated 11/20/2009 15:29

ASK TWU - TWU's new knowledge base service

Houston Center Awarded Gulf Coast Region Proposal

The Gulf Coast Region Proposal of $179,993 for Texas Team was awarded to Texas Woman’s University’s Nelda C. Stark College of Nursing in Houston, Texas.  More...

The Texas Woman's University College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice program, will host an accreditation visit from the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) on November 16th, 17th, and 18th.  Any party who would like to contact CCNE about the TWU Doctor of Nursing Practice program may do so at: One Dupoint Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 887-6791; Fax: (202) 887-8476.

McFarlane Recipient of 2009 Kathryn S. Stream Award

Judith McFarlane, RN, Dr.P.H., FAAN, Professor and Parry Chair of Health Promotion at the Nelda C. Stark College of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, TWU, Houston, was selected as the recipient of the 2009 Kathryn S. Stream Award. More...

Nursing Doctorate to Cooperate with TAMU-CC

  More...

Houston Nursing Students Make the News

Houston nursing students and faculty make the 6 o'clock news. More...

NCLEX Pass Rate

According to the Board of Nursing: 3rd Quarter results - 155 first time TWU candidates tested with 153 passing for a 98.71% pass rate. 4th Quarter - 95 first time TWU candidates tested with 90 passing for a 94.74% pass rate.

Funds Helps TWU Address Nursing Shortage

More...