Ben and Bertha Mieth School of Nursing

Wayland nursing students learning in the simulation lab at the Live Oak campus
Live Oak, Texas Learn where nursing
comes to life.
Live Oak Campus
8300 Pat Booker Rd. Live Oak, Texas
Nursing in Live Oak

Built for the
Work Ahead.

Wayland's San Antonio-area nursing home in Live Oak gives students a dedicated environment to learn, practice, and prepare for professional nursing care.

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Hands-On Preparation

Connect classroom knowledge with applied learning, skills practice, and supervised clinical experiences throughout the San Antonio area.

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High-Fidelity Simulation

Practice clinical skills and decision-making in realistic simulation environments designed to strengthen confidence and critical thinking.

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A San Antonio Home Base

Study at Wayland's Live Oak campus near I-35 and Loop 1604, with access to the greater San Antonio healthcare community.

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Nursing Programs

Find the Path
That Fits.

Whether you're preparing to enter the profession, building on a nursing license, or ready for graduate study, Wayland offers a pathway designed to help you take the next step.

Undergraduate + Graduate BSN & MSN
Wayland nursing students learning together in San Antonio
San Antonio Nursing Choose the pathway that moves you forward.
Pre-Licensure

Traditional BSN

Prepare to enter professional nursing practice through classroom instruction, simulation, clinical experiences, and hands-on learning.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing San Antonio
Bridge Pathway

LVN to BSN

Build on your experience as a licensed vocational nurse and continue toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

For Licensed Vocational Nurses San Antonio
Degree Completion

RN to BSN

Build on your nursing experience and complete your bachelor's degree through a flexible online pathway designed for registered nurses.

For Registered Nurses 100% Online
Graduate Nursing

MSN - Nursing Education

Advance your nursing expertise and prepare for opportunities in nursing education through Wayland's graduate nursing program.

Master of Science in Nursing 100% Online
Not sure where to begin? We'll help you find your next step.
View Nursing Admissions

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Clinical Experience

Your Classroom Extends
Beyond Campus.

Nursing is learned by doing. Wayland students connect classroom knowledge with hands-on clinical experiences that prepare them to care for real people in real healthcare environments.

Wayland nursing students participating in a clinical learning experience
Learning Beyond the Lab San Antonio Area
From Practice to Patient Care

Build Confidence
Where It Counts.

Clinical education gives nursing students opportunities to take what they have practiced in the classroom and simulation lab and apply it in professional healthcare settings.

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Prepare

Develop skills, judgment, and confidence through classroom learning and simulation.

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Apply

Connect nursing knowledge with supervised experiences in real healthcare environments.

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Serve

Grow into a nurse prepared to approach patients with skill, compassion, and purpose.

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Nursing Admissions

Three Steps.
One Clear Path Forward.

Starting your nursing journey should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Begin with the pathway that's right for you, understand what you need, and take the next step toward nursing at Wayland.

Find Your Fit

Choose Your Pathway

Explore Wayland's nursing options and identify the program that fits your education, experience, and professional goals.

Explore Programs
Get Ready

Review the Requirements

Check the admission requirements and prerequisite coursework for your chosen nursing pathway before beginning the application process.

View Requirements
Move Forward

Apply to Nursing

Follow the application instructions for your program, submit the required materials, and begin your next chapter at Wayland.

Start the Process
Plan Ahead Keep important nursing
deadlines on your radar.
Fall Admission May 15
Spring Admission October 15
View Nursing Admissions Review the current admissions page for the latest requirements and deadlines.

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We're Here to Help

You Don't Have to
Figure It Out Alone.

Questions about programs, admission requirements, or your next step? Connect with the people who can help you move forward with confidence.

Whether you're exploring nursing for the first time or returning to advance your education, there's someone at Wayland ready to help.

Curtis Smith, Enrollment Coach for the Wayland Baptist University School of Nursing
Start Here

Curtis Smith

Enrollment Coach

Have questions about getting started, choosing a nursing pathway, or taking your first step toward Wayland? Curtis can help you begin.

Ahydee Perez, Administrative Assistant and Academic Advisor for the Wayland Baptist University School of Nursing
Academic Guidance

Ahydee Perez

Administrative Assistant & Academic Advisor

Get help navigating academic questions and connecting with the School of Nursing as you prepare for your Wayland experience.

Visit the School of Nursing Wayland Baptist University
Live Oak Campus

8300 Pat Booker Rd.
Live Oak, TX

Explore San Antonio

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Wayland nursing students preparing for careers in healthcare
Your Next Step

Your Nursing Journey
Can Start Here.

You've explored the programs, the learning experience, and the path to admission. When you're ready, Wayland is ready to help you move forward in San Antonio.

School of Nursing Live Oak, Texas

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