Department of Nursing Highlights
Simulation. Although the Department of Nursing has an interactive simulation center on campus, we are also a founding member of SimCentral, located in Amarillo. WT students along with students in various healthcare disciplines in other local educational institutions come together to participate in interdisciplinary simulation case studies and scenarios.
Studying Health and Wellness. Helping people achieve and maintain good health is a major focus in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Priscella Correa, instructor of nursing, has devoted the majority of her professional life to improving the quality of life for those medically underserved. Thousands of individuals have attended the Inner City Health in downtown Amarillo. This health fair is conducted in spring and fall. Senior I BSN students plan and implement the health fair under the guidance of nursing faculty members. FNP-MSN students also collaborate by offering their services as well under the guidance of Dr. Angel Phillips.
Making our Community Healthier. As a part of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences initiatives, in spring of 2018, the Department of Nursing has opened an employee health clinic to address healthcare needs of the staff and employees of West Texas A&M University.
Recognition and Awards. The Department of Nursing has been awarded and recognized for numerous achievements over the last few years.
2023 Rankings
College of Nursing Rankings
- Nursingschoolhub.com - Best Nursing Schools in Texas (#9)
- Best Value Schools.com - Best Schools for an Online Healthcare Degree (#11)
- Online-bachelor-degrees.com - Ten Best Online Schools for Bachelor’s in Nursing
- Niche.com - 2023 Top Colleges for Nursing in Texas (#10)
- Niche.com - 2023 Top Colleges for Health Professions in Texas (#9)
- Edumed.com - Best Online Nursing Schools and Programs in Texas (#3)
- PremiumSchools.org - Fifty Best Schools for Online Bachelor’s Degrees
MSN Rankings
- U.S. News and World Report - Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs
- Best Value Schools - Best RN to MSN Programs in Texas (#2)
- NursingProcess.org - Best 75 RN to BSN Programs (#62)
- NursingProcess.org - Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Texas (#1)
- Edumed.com - Most Affordable Online MSN Programs (#15)
RN-BSN Rankings
- U.S. News and World Report. Best Online Bachelor of Nursing (RN-BSN) Programs
- U.S. News and World Report. Best Online Bachelor’s Programs
- U.S. News and World Report. Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans
- The Edvocate.com - Best RN to BSN Programs (#2)
- Best Degree Programs - Top Affordable RN to BSN Degrees Online (#19)
- Nursingschoolhub.com - Best Online RN to BSN Programs (#11)
- NursingProcess.org - Best BSN Programs in Texas (#4)
- NursingProcess.org - Best 75 RN to BSN Programs (#62)
- Intelligent.com - Best RN to BSN Programs of 2023 (#23)
- Edumed.com - Standout Online RN to BSN Programs in Texas (#5)
- Edumed.com - Best Online RN to BSN Programs (#62)