Contact Information
Mary Ann Lambert, Coordinator of RN to BSN program
(775) 682-7150
Welcome to the Orvis School of Nursing RN to BSN home page. Our completion program is an online program. It is one of many progressive programs at Orvis School of Nursing that challenges old ways of thinking, enhances student learning and meets the needs of our community.
Theory and clinical courses have a strong emphasis on health promotion focused on care of individuals and families across the life span in ever changing and challenging community based health care environments.
RN to BSN Program Worksheet for 2008
Spring 2008 admission application Due: Tuesday, April 15, 2008
For information regarding registration and fees please visit the Records and Registration home page.
Prerequisite courses may be taken at any university or community college. Selected prerequisite courses are available through the University Extended Study by Correspondence.
Application to the nursing major takes place during the first nursing course, Transitions in Professional Nursing (NURS 408). Application to the major takes place twice a year in the spring and fall. NURS 408 may be taken concurrently with final prerequisite courses.
Admission Requirements
- graduation from a National League of Nursing (NLN) accredited nursing school
- a current Nevada nursing license
- a 3.00 GPA (grade point average in selected prerequisite courses)
- Students who have a 2.75-3.00 GPA may be admitted provisionally.
Credit by Exam
Students from NLN accredited schools earn Credit by Exam through portfolio evaluation.
Portfolio contains:
- a letter of recommendation from a supervisor
- a letter of intent
- proof of Nevada licensure
- an evaluation fee
The portfolio is evaluated and if accepted the student is awarded 30 upper division credits. No nursing knowledge proficiency tests are required.
Online Nursing Major
All nursing courses are taught via the Internet. Students with personal and professional responsibilities are better able to manage the additional demands of school when they can schedule most of their studying and course work around their personal and professional life and not spend their time coming to campus every week.
Practice courses for RNs are in the student's community or local area. All practice takes place in a community setting. Practice seminars and conferences are conducted via the Internet. Meetings between the student, preceptor and faculty are scheduled at selected times throughout the practice experience.
You will find the online educational experience very interactive and collaborative. You will have multiple opportunities to network with classmates while having an autonomous learning experience. We value collaboration in nursing and find these skills valuable in the educational experience. It is our hope that we can capitalize on the high level of expertise and knowledge you bring to the program and expand your thinking and practice into new areas.
Technical help is an email, fax, or a phone call away. We are committed to your success and are confident that this will be an exciting learning experience. We look forward to working with you.
RN-BSN Completion Nursing Courses in the Major starts Fall 2008
- NURS 414RConcepts & Theories of Professional Nursing Practice
- NURS 418R Nursing Research Methods
- NURS 435R Community & Population Heatlh: Theory
- NURS 438R Community & Population Health: Practice
- NURS445R Advanced Leadership & Management Principles for Professional Nursing
- NURS 447R Synthesis of Professional Issues in Nursing
- NURS 457 Dimensions of Health & Wellness: Theory
- NURS 458 Dimensions of Health & Wellness: Practice
For the most current listing of College of Health and Human Sciences classes, visit the online University Course Catalog, or visit the University's online Class Schedule. The course catalog will provide a more detailed description of the courses and requirements than the class schedule.
Application to Nursing Major
Application to the nursing major must occur during NURS 414R. Application deadlines: November 1 with acceptance notification no later than December 15. In spring, applications will be due by April 15 with notification no later than May 15. Please also print and preview the document: 2008 RN/BSN Checklist.