Question 1

How many accredited nursing programs are in Nevada?

Accepted Answer

Nevada has dozens of accredited nursing programs across community colleges and four-year universities, listed in full on this page. Every school on this page is verified in the federal IPEDS database and carries either CCNE or ACEN accreditation. The map above plots each program's location and the sortable table below shows in-state tuition, program length, and completion rate for direct comparison.

Question 2

Which Nevada nursing program has the highest NCLEX-RN pass rate?

Accepted Answer

The Nevada State Board of Nursing publishes annual first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates for every approved program in the state. Rates fluctuate year to year. Our NCLEX pass rates guide compiles the most recent state-level and top-program data for Nevada and every other state, updated after each board release. Check the current annual report from Nevada State Board of Nursing before your final enrollment decision.

Question 3

What is the average cost of nursing school in Nevada?

Accepted Answer

Public community college ADN programs in Nevada typically cost between $3,000 and $8,000 per year for state residents. Public university BSN programs run $8,000 to $15,000 per year in-state and $22,000 to $35,000 per year out-of-state. Private university BSN programs charge $28,000 to $45,000 per year regardless of residency. Institutional aid, state grants, and federal Pell grants substantially reduce out-of-pocket cost for most students.

Question 4

Do Nevada hospitals hire ADN-prepared nurses or require a BSN?

Accepted Answer

Most Nevada hospitals hire ADN registered nurses for medical-surgical, long-term care, and outpatient settings. Larger urban systems and magnet-status facilities increasingly prefer or require a BSN for hospital positions, especially in specialty units like ICU, ER, and OR. If you start at ADN level, plan for an online RN-to-BSN completion within three years of your first job. Most hospitals offer tuition reimbursement for this bridge.

Question 5

How does Nevada RN licensure work?

Accepted Answer

After graduating from a Nevada State Board of Nursing approved program, apply for RN licensure through Nevada State Board of Nursing, complete a criminal background check, and register for the NCLEX-RN through Pearson VUE. Once approved to test, you have 90 days to schedule your exam. See the how-to-become-a-nurse guide for the complete step-by-step process, including timing, fees, and endorsement rules for nurses moving to Nevada from other states.

Question 6

Is Nevada part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?

Accepted Answer

Compact membership varies by state and changes as legislatures act. Once you hold a compact-state RN license, you can practice in any of the 41 other compact states without additional licensure. Check the current status of Nevada in the Nurse Licensure Compact through Nevada State Board of Nursing before assuming multi-state privileges. Non-compact states require endorsement application and fees for each additional state you plan to practice in.

Question 7

What is the RN salary in Nevada?

Accepted Answer

Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows RN median wages in Nevada vary significantly by metro area, hospital type, and specialty. Statewide medians typically fall between $65,000 and $90,000 per year. Urban acute care and specialty units pay above the state median. Rural and long-term care settings pay below. Travel nursing contracts in Nevada commonly pay $2,000 to $2,800 per week. Full salary breakdown by specialty and years of experience is on the nurse salary guide.

Question 8

Are there online nursing programs available to Nevada residents?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Nevada residents can enroll in any CCNE-accredited online BSN, RN-to-BSN, or MSN program that accepts out-of-state students. Six commonly-available accredited online programs are compared on the online nursing programs page, including options that place students at local Nevada hospitals for clinical rotations. Online programs are particularly popular for working nurses in Nevada who need scheduling flexibility around 12-hour shift work.

Question 9

What prerequisite classes do I need before applying to a Nevada nursing program?

Accepted Answer

Nursing programs in Nevada typically require the same core prerequisites: Anatomy and Physiology I and II with lab, Microbiology with lab, General Chemistry, Nutrition, English Composition, College Algebra or Statistics, Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Sociology. Community colleges in Nevada offer these prerequisites at low cost and credits transfer directly to state university BSN programs. Plan for two full semesters to complete prerequisites before applying to your first-choice program.

Question 10

How long does nursing school take in Nevada?

Accepted Answer

Timing depends on the program type. Practical nurse (LPN) diploma programs run 12 to 18 months. Associate degree (ADN) programs at community colleges run two years. Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs at four-year universities take four years. Accelerated BSN options for students who already hold a bachelor's degree in another field can finish in 12 to 16 months. RN-to-BSN and RN-to-MSN bridge programs for working nurses typically take 12 to 24 months of part-time study.


Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas	Las Vegas, NV	$23,531	Private for-profit	82%
Carrington College-Las Vegas	Las Vegas, NV	Not reported	Private for-profit	59%
Carrington College-Reno	Reno, NV	Not reported	Private for-profit	42%
Chamberlain University-Nevada	Las Vegas, NV	$19,975	Private for-profit	20%
College of Southern Nevada	Las Vegas, NV	$4,358	Public	19%
Galen Health Institutes-Las Vegas	Las Vegas, NV	Not reported	Private for-profit	Not reported
Great Basin College	Elko, NV	$3,923	Public	41%
Las Vegas College	Las Vegas, NV	$17,495	Private for-profit	Not reported
Nevada State University	Henderson, NV	$6,765	Public	34%
Roseman University of Health Sciences	Henderson, NV	Not reported	Private non-profit	Not reported
Touro University Nevada	Henderson, NV	Not reported	Private non-profit	Not reported
Truckee Meadows Community College	Reno, NV	$3,352	Public	32%
University of Nevada-Las Vegas	Las Vegas, NV	$9,748	Public	51%
University of Nevada-Reno	Reno, NV	$9,578	Public	61%
Western Nevada College	Carson City, NV	$4,168	Public	41%

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Top-completion nursing programs in Nevada

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Carrington College-Las Vegas

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Becoming an RN in Nevada

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