Joyce Brings Hybrid Nursing Education to Texas Residents

Joyce University Launches Nursing Education Programs in Texas

Flexible Hybrid Programs Empowering Texans for Nursing Careers

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH June 10, 2025 – Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences announced today it is expanding its renowned hybrid pre- and post-licensure nursing programs into Texas. This expansion enables students across the Lone Star State to pursue RN licensure efficiently, with completion possible in as few as 20 months.

Joyce University, now active in 15 states, continues its nationwide expansion to meet the growing healthcare needs in Texas. The university’s commitment is reflected through its innovative and educational approach tailored to the evolving needs of nursing professionals.

“Joyce University is thrilled to extend our recognized nursing programs into Texas, creating new pathways for aspiring nurses,” said Josh Knotts, Interim President and CEO of Joyce University. “We’re committed to addressing healthcare workforce demands by graduating nurses ready to deliver outstanding care.”

Texas students now have access to diverse pre-licensure nursing programs such as the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and Accelerated BSN (aBSN). Post-licensure programs, including an online RN to BSN and MSN in Leadership, support career advancement.

Students benefit from a hybrid learning model combining online coursework and practical experience through the Joyce Johnson Center of Simulation in Draper, Utah, along with clinical rotations conducted locally across Texas.

Enrollment is open now, with the first Texas cohort commencing on September 2, 2025.

To learn more, visit joyce.edu.

• ABOUT JOYCE UNIVERSITY

  Founded in 1979, Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences’ mission is to prepare students to serve as competent professionals, to advance their careers, and to pursue lifelong learning. Located in Draper, Utah, Joyce University is proud to have helped thousands of students across the US graduate and launch lasting healthcare careers. With a recent expansion of its pre-licensure programs to select regional locations, including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin, Joyce University’s expansion enables aspiring nurses in these regions to access the same high-quality education and opportunities that have defined the institution for decades. Join them as they continue to shape the future of healthcare, one student at a time.

  Joyce University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for the Associate of Science in Nursing degree program and by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs.