Nursing Education

Houston Methodist’s Department of Nursing offers a multitude of opportunities for professional growth and development for student nurses, graduate nurses and seasoned nurses.
 
The Houston Methodist Advancement into Professional Practice (MAPP) program enables baccalaureate student hands-on training while working directly with lead registered nurses. MAPP students gain valuable experience that they will be able to take the next level upon their graduation. Houston Methodist graduate nurses participate in our nurse residency program, which also includes the only Texas Medical Center University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) Nurse Residency Program. The internship is geared toward further developing clinical skills, while the residency side of the program works on leadership and professional growth.

Opportunities

Experienced nurses also have the opportunity to continue their education through a variety of programs, including internships, leadership seminars, continuing education classes and a number of additional learning opportunities.

  • Houston Methodist is committed to excellence in research, teaching, patient care and the advancement of the art and science of medicine. Recognizing that nursing encompasses protection, promotion, and optimization of health of the patients; Houston Methodist provides nurses the opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge.


    Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) opportunities are offered using wide variety of educational formats:


    • Regularly scheduled series
    • Live courses and workshops
    • Online enduring activities

    Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (ANCC).

  • An Accelerated Conference for the Hospital-Based Clinician


    Program Overview


    Action STAT is a boot-camp-style weekend course that offers need-to-know information for nurse practitioners and physician assistants practicing in a hospital-based setting. The conference is open to nurse practitioner and physician assistant students, registered nurses and pharmacists. Action STAT is designed to enhance knowledge in patient management and will present the latest evidence in the diagnosis and treatment of important topics in the following areas:


    • Cardiology/cardiothoracic surgery
    • Hematology/oncology
    • Infectious disease
    • Transplant
    • Nephrology/urology

    Email ActionStat2@houstonmethodist.org with questions.

  • Since 2008, Houston Methodist has offered local at-risk high school graduating seniors the opportunity to participate in an 8-week, full-time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) summer externship program. Participants work 40 hours per week on a 12-hour shift schedule, gaining hands-on experience in patient care under the guidance of a preceptor. 


    Externs are selected and assigned to nursing units where they serve in the PCA role. Upon successful completion, participants may apply for a PCA position at Houston Methodist, subject to availability and preceptor recommendation.


    Key eligibility requirements include:


    • Must be 18 years old by June 10, 2026
    • Must be a current graduating senior
    • Reliable transportation to get to the medical center or outlying campus by 6:45 AM
    • Ability to pass a background check
    • Completed TB skin test within 6 months of program start
    • Submission of an online application (via school liaison) including a resume, two letters of recommendation, and an essay
    • Completion of a separate application via the Houston Methodist portal

    For additional information about program requirements and submission of application, please contact Victoria Vazquez at vvazquez@houstonmethodist.org.


    The 2026 Summer Externship is accepting applications through March 5, 2026.

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