San Antonio Learning Center: UIW ABSN
As an ABSN student, the San Antonio Learning Center is your access point to all the city has to offer. From exciting career opportunities for nurses to arts and culture, San Antonio, Texas, has the potential to enrich your education.
As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, San Antonio is home to diverse communities and one of the highest concentrations of military bases in the United States.
Accelerated BSN Learning Center
The University of the Incarnate Word Accelerated BSN Learning Center is the hub for the ABSN nursing students. While students complete nursing coursework online, the ABSN track still requires students to be physically present to gain hands-on experience.
The learning center houses classrooms where students take proctored exams and nursing simulation labs where they practice nursing skills and participate in simulated clinical scenarios. Common areas are also available for students to gather and study.
UIW Accelerated BSN Learning Center
7330 San Pedro Ave., 8th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78216
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Why Study Nursing in San Antonio?
The San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area offers a growing healthcare community with high-performing hospitals in oncology, cardiology, maternity care and more. Through clinical rotations, students work alongside, learn from and network with healthcare professionals in many of the city’s leading facilities.
UIW’s clinical partnerships with CHRISTUS Health System and Methodist Healthcare System allow students to gain hands-on experience caring for patients. While under close supervision, students deliver direct patient care in various nursing areas, including medical-surgical nursing and behavioral health.
High Demand for Registered Nurses
A nursing shortage has increased the need for nurses throughout the country. In 2024, the city employed 23,390 registered nurses, and the demand for nurses in Texas is expected to grow 26.9% by 2036, outpacing the state’s projected nursing supply.
Additionally, registered nurses in San Antonio have high earning potential. In 2024, they made an average yearly salary of $89,300, significantly higher than the city’s average for all occupations.
Military City USA
The city is also known as “Military City USA.” It hosts one of the largest military bases in the country, Joint Base San Antonio and the Brooke Army Medical Center, the U.S. Army’s premier medical institution.
The city’s military population is the densest in Texas, which is why UIW is proud to be a Military City USA partner. Our accelerated BSN track provides an exceptional educational pathway to becoming a nurse for military veterans and their spouses.
Top San Antonio Attractions
Studying nursing at the San Antonio Learning Center allows you to live in an exciting city filled with arts, culture and history.
Museums and Historical Sites
- The Alamo
- The San Antonio Museum of Art
- San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Shopping
- La Villita Historic Arts Village
- San Antonio Riverwalk
- Historic Market Square
Sports and Entertainment
- San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center
- San Antonio Brahmas at the Alamodome
- Majestic Theatre
- OPERA San Antonio
Nearby Amenities
San Antonio is a great place to live, study and, perhaps most importantly, eat. It is one of the two U.S. cities designated as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative City of Gastronomy, offering a variety of options, from Tex-Mex to German and Spanish-influenced cuisine.
The UIW San Antonio Learning Center is also conveniently located near essential amenities. Whether you need to furnish your new home, pick up a few supplies after clinicals or fill your free time, you will have all you need nearby.
- Target
- North Star Mall
- Park North Shopping Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need healthcare experience to be eligible for the ABSN track?
No, you do not need prior healthcare experience. The ABSN track provides an accelerated pathway for students with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree or 60 college credits from an accredited institution to earn a BSN.
Please visit the admissions requirements page to learn more.
How do I apply to the ABSN track in San Antonio?
The first step is to contact an admissions representative by filling out the contact form. They will reach out to discuss the ABSN track and help you determine if it’s right for you. They will then review your transcripts and create a plan so you can meet the admission requirements in time for your target start date.
To learn more about applying to the ABSN track, please visit the admissions process page.
When can I start the ABSN track?
The UIW ABSN track in San Antonio offers three start dates a year in January, May and August.
For More Information
Contact us to learn more about what it’s like to study at UIW’s San Antonio Learning Center and become a nurse in this vibrant city.