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Board approves Northeast Lakeview College associate degree nursing program in Universal City with 30‑student cohorts
Summary
The Texas Board of Nursing granted initial approval to Northeast Lakeview College to start an ADN program in Universal City, Texas, approving initial cohorts of 30 students and noting strong community partnerships and student support plans from the college.
The Texas Board of Nursing on July 16 voted to grant initial approval to Northeast Lakeview College’s proposed associate degree nursing (ADN) program in Universal City, Texas, authorizing admission of a 30‑student cohort per year for the first three years and directing continued reporting to the Board on program implementation.
Dr. Crystal Salsbury, proposed executive director for the Northeast Lakeview program, outlined a two‑year, concept‑based curriculum built on the Differentiated Essential Competencies (DECs), with early clinical experiences beginning in long‑term care and progressing to acute settings. Salsbury said the program’s design emphasized scaffolding of didactic, simulation and clinical learning to build clinical judgment and readiness.
College leadership described regional demand for nurses and pledged campus resources and student supports, including embedded tutoring, advising and wraparound services. Dr. Veronica Garcia, college president, highlighted local population growth and community partners who have pledged clinical sites.
Board staff reported a May site visit and recommended approval. A motion by Rick Williams and a second by Ken Johnson established the approval along with standard conditions and a requirement for the college to report back on outcomes. The board’s order also imposed requirements from the May survey visit. Voting was unanimous among members present.
Northeast Lakeview officials said they will begin faculty hiring and clinical placements and use the Board’s feedback to finalize scheduling and student supports.
