Louise Herrington School of Nursing

Learn. Lead. Serve.

Located in the heart of Dallas, the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing prepares baccalaureate and graduate level nurses within a Christian community for professional practice, healthcare leadership, and worldwide service.

About Explore

Students complete two years of upper-division professional coursework at the school (two years for BSN Traditional or 12 months for BSN FastBacc), located on the campus of Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, a world-famous teaching and research hospital, in a city that is known around the globe as one of the leading centers for medicine and health care.

The Louise Herrington School of Nursing offers the Baccalaureate in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees in Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwifery and Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner . We also offer a separate Doctor of Nursing Practice - Executive Nurse Leadership (DNP-ENL) degree and United States Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN).

FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

DNP

Nurse-Midwifery

NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

DNP

Executive Nurse Leadership

DNP

Anesthesia Nursing

DNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

DNP

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

DNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Called to Make a Difference

The unique mission of the Louise Herrington School of Nursing of Baylor University is to prepare baccalaureate and graduate level nurses, within a Christian community, for professional practice, health care leadership, and worldwide service. Our Christian faith is at the very heart of nursing theory and practice. We believe that nurses have been called to make a difference. Few academic disciplines give students the opportunity to so thoroughly integrate faith and learning, faith with leadership, and faith with service. Our school's unique faith based approach prepares our students for a committed life of caring.

More News

Nov. 12, 2026

Beyond the Sugar: Baylor Nursing Expert Dispels Five Common Myths About Diabetes

Diabetes continues to be a significant and growing public health concern in the U.S. and worldwide. During National Diabetes Month in November, Baylor University clinical assistant professor Diaz Clark, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, in the Louise Herrington School of Nursing, emphasizes the ongoing need for early detection of diabetes, evidence-based practice and addressing barriers that influence health outcomes.

Nov. 9, 2026

Recognizes National Nurse Practitioner Week

As health care continues to evolve, one constant remains: the trusted presence of nurse practitioners in communities across the United States. During National Nurse Practitioner Week, November 8-14, 2026, the LHSON celebrates these health care professionals whose compassion, advanced training and commitment to personalized care help millions of Americans lead healthier lives.

Nov. 5, 2026

New LHSON Associate Dean for Strategic Partnerships and Program Advancement

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing welcomes Dr. Kimberly Siniscalchi, DNP, RN, FNAP, FAAN, Major General (Ret), USAF, NC who joined the LHSON on November 2 as Associate Dean for Strategic Partnerships and Program Advancement.

Nov. 5, 2026

LHSON Hosts Annual Endowed Scholarship Celebration Dinner

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing joined together in celebration of its annual LHSON Endowed Scholarship Celebration Dinner. Hosted on Thursday, November 05, 2026 at the LHSON Academic Building, over 100 guests gathered for a heartfelt evening as six new endowment plaques were presented.