Nursing Pre-Licensure Programs in New Braunfels

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Hybrid Coursework

16-20 Months

Over 98% NCLEX-RN Pass Rate

CCNE Accredited

Curriculum About New Braunfels Careers

Accelerated BSN and Direct-Entry MSN Programs

Pivot quickly into a nursing position that elevates. At Texas Lutheran University, our Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing pre-licensure programs prepare you as a professional who practices and leads patient-focused healthcare in diverse settings.

TLU’s CCNE-accredited pre-licensure nursing programs at TLU pair in-class and online coursework with in-person skills labs, simulation, and practica. The TLU New Braunfels campus in the Texas Hill Country offers a central location within easy reach of San Antonio and Austin.

Program Details

  • Expert nursing faculty who support diverse perspectives and student development
  • Hands-on practice in state-of-the-art skills and simulation labs for building competence and confidence
  • Clinicals at healthcare facilities in the San Antonio and New Braunfels area
  • Lutheran values that foster intellectual growth, community service, and spiritual exploration

Your Roadmap for Licensure Success and Beyond

More clinical. More confidence. Our ABSN and DEMSN combine rigorous pre-licensure prep and immersive real-world placements to launch your nursing career, day one.

  • Modality: Hybrid
  • Credit Hours: 60
  • Duration: 16 months (average)

Develop foundational knowledge in patient care and nursing best practices or expand your clinical skillset to pursue rewarding opportunities in healthcare.

  • Modality: Hybrid
  • Credit Hours: 75
  • Duration: 20 months (average)

Earn your BSN and MSN degrees in one streamlined program. Gain in-demand clinical skills for specialized leadership roles or prepare for advanced practice.

Build Clinical Confidence With Comprehensive Learning in Real Care Settings

Taught by expert faculty, our hybrid curriculum balances rigorous coursework with immersive learning. This integrated approach helps you build the knowledge you’ll need in engaging classes and apply it in labs, simulations, and supervised clinicals, preparing you for RN licensure eligibility and in-demand roles with competencies in patient-centered care, leadership, and evidence-based practice.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master’s degree program in nursing at Texas Lutheran University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

C C N E Accredited

New Braunfels: Healthcare in the Heart of Texas

One of the fastest growing suburbs in the country, New Braunfels boasts rapidly expanding healthcare facilities. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital is the largest healthcare provider, with Resolute Baptist Hospital coming in second. Nearby San Antonio is home to Brooke Army Medical Center, the nation’s largest miliary hospital. Students at TLU New Braunfels enjoy the area’s rich heritage and history, affordability and well-known pastime – tubing on the Guadalupe River. See New Braunfels Moving Guide.

Expand Your Career Horizon

Graduates from TLU are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN® exam in any U.S. state or territory. Our ABSN and DEMSN pathways position you for career growth in leadership, nursing education, and specialty practice.

Careers With an ABSN or DEMSN

Registered Nurse $93,600 per year1

Medical and Health Services Manager $117,960 per year2

At Texas Lutheran University, the Human Spirit Is Indomitable

Driven by our values of education, community, and faith, the university empowers all to learn, serve, and lead. Through a practical and powerful education centered on the liberal arts and professional programs, Bulldogs bring out their best for the sake of the greater good. They emerge ready to lead in their lives and communities, transforming our today to create a more just tomorrow.

Nursing Programs That Carry You Forward

Your rewarding nursing career starts at TLU’s campus in New Braunfels. Enjoy small class sizes, caring faculty and values that align with Lutheran beliefs. Also consider:

  • Your career change is in reach with over 98% NCLEX-RN pass rate.
  • Nursing alumni report that more than 95% have a position in nursing within six months of graduation.
  • Many alumni have an offer of employment before they graduate.
  • TLU graduates work at some of the region’s most prestigious hospitals and health care employers as well as across the state and nation.

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Sources

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Registered Nurses. Retrieved March 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Medical and health Services Managers. Retrieved March 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/.