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Registered nurses, or RNs, are licensed medical professionals who care for patients who are ill, injured or recovering from surgery. Although most (60%) registered nurses are employed by hospitals, RNs can also be found in physicians' offices, home healthcare services, nursing care facilities and employment services.
Registered Nursing Schools in Texas
There are typically three educational paths to becoming a registered nurse--an associate degree in nursing (ADN), bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN) and diploma from a nursing program. If you already have a bachelor's degree in another field, you can enroll in an accelerated BSN program to become a registered nurse. As a student, you'll receive both classroom instruction and hands-on experience. Coursework for registered nurses usually includes anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, behavioral sciences and nursing. Many Texas RN schools have online and campus-based options to help you earn an associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing. Registered nursing students must graduate from an approved nursing program as well as pass a national licensing exam called the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Other requirements, including continuing education credits, may be necessary so be sure to contact your state's board of nursing for more information. RN schools in Texas can help you gain the education and training you need to become a successful registered nurse.
Registered Nursing Salaries in Texas
With an expected growth of 22 percent between 2008 and 2018, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), expects job opportunities for RNs to be excellent. With more than two million jobs in 2008, registered nurses were the largest healthcare occupation. In Texas, there are more than 168,000 RNs. As of May 2009, registered nurses in Texas earned an hourly median wage of $30.31 ($63,050 a year). Registered nurses in the state tend to be concentrated in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Houston area and San Antonio area, where jobs opportunities are most common.
Take a look at the list of registered nursing schools in Texas to find one that's most convenient for you.
Schools for Registered Nurses in Texas are listed below.
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University of Phoenix
Arlington, Austin, Cedar Hill, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, Hurst, Irving, Killeen, Plano, San Antonio, Spring, Sugar Land
Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.
| School | Locations | Degrees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Phoenix Online | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| Walden University | Online | Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate | |
| Grand Canyon University | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| South University | Online | Bachelor | |
| Kaplan University Online | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| Colorado Technical University Online | Online | Bachelor | |
| American Sentinel University | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| Concord Law School | Online | Bachelor |
The map below shows job statistics for the career type by metro area, for Texas. A table below the map shows job popularity and salaries across the state.
Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Registered Nurses relative to the population of the city, as of 2008. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A Relative Popularity of 1.0 means that the city has an average number of the particular job, for its population, compared to the rest of the US. Higher numbers mean proportionally more jobs of that type.| Metro Area | Jobs | Salary (2008) | Relative Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
TEXAS | |||
| Sherman | 1,390 | $54,090 | 2.1 |
| Tyler | 3,080 | $55,280 | 1.9 |
| Victoria | 1,220 | $48,920 | 1.5 |
| San Angelo | 1,020 | $55,820 | 1.5 |
| Killeen | 3,280 | $60,780 | 1.5 |
| Lubbock | 3,140 | $54,450 | 1.4 |
| Texarkana | 1,280 | $57,770 | 1.4 |
| Abilene | 1,380 | $55,920 | 1.3 |
| Amarillo | 2,310 | $57,490 | 1.3 |
| College Station | 1,670 | $61,120 | 1.2 |
| Wichita Falls | 1,160 | $53,550 | 1.2 |
| Waco | 1,950 | $63,320 | 1.1 |
| Odessa | 1,050 | $58,060 | 1.1 |
| Brownsville | 2,280 | $63,340 | 1 |
| Corpus Christi | 3,060 | $55,180 | 0.9 |
| McAllen | 3,730 | $63,420 | 0.9 |
| Beaumont | 2,570 | $58,260 | 0.9 |
| San Antonio | 14,160 | $60,420 | 0.9 |
| El Paso | 4,190 | $57,080 | 0.8 |
| Houston | 41,340 | $65,810 | 0.8 |
| Fort Worth | 13,140 | $60,210 | 0.8 |
| Dallas | 31,530 | $65,390 | 0.8 |
| Longview | 1,260 | $58,720 | 0.7 |
| Laredo | 970 | $59,730 | 0.7 |
| Austin | 8,700 | $60,280 | 0.6 |
| Midland | 590 | 0.5 |
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