Baylor Univ. Louise Herrington School of Nursing Information

Established in 1909, The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) is strategically positioned in the heart of Dallas on the Baylor University Medical Center of Dallas campus and in close proximity to numerous other health systems in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex. Exemplifying our LHSON motto, Learn.Lead.Serve., it is our steadfast mission to educate and prepare both baccalaureate and graduate-level nurses within a Christian community for professional practice, healthcare leadership, and worldwide service. We truly believe that nurses have been called to make a difference. At LHSON, we have a unique mission of actualizing our faith through service to be the hands and feet of Christ for those who are hurting or in need of comfort. This special calling to serve others through academic excellence results in qualities that are unique to a BU LHSON graduate; qualities that are instantly recognized and appreciated by patients, employers and the community. Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, LHSON offers three degree programs: a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program with Traditional and FastBacc (one year accelerated) tracks; an online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Leadership and Innovation program; and, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program with options of Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse-Midwifery. LHSON was featured in U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) for the 2019 Best Graduate Schools ranking the DNP program #54 and MSN program #72. The Nurse Midwifery program’s 2017 #10 ranking remains in place for four years. In 2017 and 2018, USNWR ranked the Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Innovation online degree program at #39 of the 2018 Best Online Graduate Program.