Welcome to the undergraduate major page with information pertaining to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). For more information about the BSN program continuing reading below. For the RN to BSN program, visit the following link: RN/BSN. (BSN Pre-Requisite Summary)
Applications for the nursing program of Fall 2012 are closed. Spring applications for Spring 2013 will be available on line in August. Any questions, please contact Janita Ethridge at janita@unr.edu.
Undergraduate Admissions Criteria
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
The bachelor’s degree program is designed to provide the high school graduate, as well as graduates of associate degree and diploma nursing programs, with the opportunity to obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The bachelor’s degree program is the basic preparation for professional nursing practice and leadership positions in nursing. After completing the program and passing the RN-NCLEX, the graduate is qualified for nursing positions in public health agencies, schools, hospitals and other health-care agencies. Nursing school graduates may also earn commissioned status in the military services, as well as admission to graduate education. The bachelor’s degree program major is four semesters with admissions occurring both spring and fall semesters.
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Student Type Advisor Phone Email Location Pre Nursing Students Division of Health Sciences Student Center 775-682-5930 Voice Message Only askDHS@unr.edu OB 104A Seeking 2nd Bachelor's Degree (Already have a 4-Year College Degree) Mary Ann Lambert 775-682-7150 Voice Message Only lambert@unr.edu PHS 320 RN-BSN Students
(Already a Registered Nurse)Mary Ann Lambert 775-682-7150 Voice Message Only lambert@unr.edu PHS 320 Application Questions Janita Ethridge 775-682-7217 janita@unr.edu PHS 337
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program is approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.