Lamar University

The Joanne Gay Dishman School of Nursing at Lamar University provides a robust nursing education through its distinguished Bachelor's and Master's programs. With a history of empowering students to reach their academic and career aspirations, the school boasts an expert faculty and exceptional resources. It's mission is to educate both undergraduate and graduate students to become competent, professional nurses. The program is designed to meet the evolving demands of the nursing profession, society, and the healthcare environment, fostering a commitment to care, continuous inquiry, creativity, and integrity through teaching, scholarship, leadership, and service.

Building on its solid foundation, the Joanne Gay Dishman School of Nursing at Lamar University is further enhanced by over $2 million in endowments, advanced simulation labs, and faculty expertise in diverse healthcare areas. The innovative Virtual Caring Place on LU Blackboard complements this robust educational framework, providing an effective online support system for student nurses.

Nursing Program Accreditation 

The nursing programs at Lamar University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Nursing Programs at Lamar University 

Undergraduate Nursing Programs 

• Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 
• RN to BSN Articulation Track 

Graduate Nursing Programs 

• Master in Science of Nursing (MSN) Online 
  • MSN in Nursing Education 
  • MSN in Nursing Administration 
  • MSN-MBA Dual Degree 

Format & Tuition of Available Program

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  Format
  Tuition
  Score
• Clinical Nurse Leader CNL - BSN to MSN
  Online
  $20,068
  4.5 /5
• Nurse Educator - BSN to MSN
  Online
  $14,689
  5.0 /5
• Nurse Educator - MSN to Post_Grad_Certificate
  Online
  $3,573
  5.0 /5
• Traditional BSN
  On-Campus
  $31,200
  5.0 /5