Welcome to the undergraduate major page with information pertaining to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and the RN to BSN degree programs. For more information about the BSN program continuing reading below. For the RN to BSN program, visit the following link: RN/BSN.
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 providers. 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.
Contact Information
If you....
- are an out-of-state transfer student or
- already have a 4-year college degree or
- want to go from ADN (RN) to BSN, contact:
Mary Ann Lambert, Undergraduate coordinator
(775) 682-7150
Orvis School of Nursing, Room 213
If you....
- are a new freshmen or
- continuing University of Nevada, Reno, student or
- transfer student with in-state credits (TMCC, WNCC, CCSN, UNLV, GBC), contact:
Laurie Beck, Pre-Nursing Advisor
(775) 682-7503
Sarah Fleischmann Building, Room 204b
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program is approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.