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.
Undergraduate Programs
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.
Graduate Programs
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).
News
More NewsDiabetes 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.
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.
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.
Continuing the momentum of global work, the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing welcomed 12 exchange students and one faculty member from The Chinese University of Hong Kong to LHSON, October 25-November 7.