Public colleges and universities are government-supported institutions that offer education at a subsidized rate. Although students can attend a public school at much lower cost than a private school, public institutions still offer top-notch education. Nevada is home to several notable public schools with nursing programs, including College of Southern Nevada, University of Nevada, and Nevada State College.

Overview of public nursing programs
Nevada’s public colleges and universities offer several education pathways to becoming a nurse. These include certificate programs for aspiring certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and both associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs for aspiring registered nurses (RNs). A typical CNA certificate program lasts just eight to ten weeks. An LPN certificate requires 12-18 months of focused study, while RN degree programs can last two to four years.

Nursing career outlook
The bustling job market for nurses is projected to generate more job opportunities for each of these roles. For example, the demand for registered nurses is expected to outpace supply during the 2012-2022 decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nevada has numerous healthcare providers in need of newly minted nurses, such as St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, Genesis Healthcare, and LifeCare Hospitals.

To help Nevada’s aspiring nurses peruse their options, we have compiled below a thorough list of the state’s public nursing schools.

Las Vegas Valley

College of Southern Nevada
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Certificate in Practical Nursing
Nevada State College
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • RN-to-BSN Degree Completion
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
  • Accelerated Second Degree BSN
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • DNP-to-PhD in Nursing
  • DNP: Family Nurse Practitioner
  • DNP: Nurse Executive
  • DNP: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
  • Graduate Certificate: Emergency Nurse Practitioner
  • Graduate Certificate: Nursing Education
  • Graduate Certificate: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Graduate Certificate: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for the FNP
  • MSN-to-PhD in Nursing
  • MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner
  • MSN: Nursing Education
  • MSN: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • RN-to-BSN Degree Completion
School City Programs offered
College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Certificate in Practical Nursing
Nevada State College Henderson
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • RN-to-BSN Degree Completion
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Las Vegas
  • Accelerated Second Degree BSN
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • DNP-to-PhD in Nursing
  • DNP: Family Nurse Practitioner
  • DNP: Nurse Executive
  • DNP: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
  • Graduate Certificate: Emergency Nurse Practitioner
  • Graduate Certificate: Nursing Education
  • Graduate Certificate: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Graduate Certificate: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for the FNP
  • MSN-to-PhD in Nursing
  • MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner
  • MSN: Nursing Education
  • MSN: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • RN-to-BSN Degree Completion

Reno

Truckee Meadows Community College
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
University of Nevada, Reno
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • MSN: Clinical Nurse Leader
  • MSN: Nursing Administration
  • Master of Science in Nursing
  • Post-Baccalaureate DNP
  • RN-to-BSN Degree Completion
School City Programs offered
Truckee Meadows Community College Reno
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
University of Nevada, Reno Reno
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • MSN: Clinical Nurse Leader
  • MSN: Nursing Administration
  • Master of Science in Nursing
  • Post-Baccalaureate DNP
  • RN-to-BSN Degree Completion

Other Nevada cities

Great Basin College
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
  • RN-to-BSN Degree Completion
Western Nevada College
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
School City Programs offered
Great Basin College Elko
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
  • RN-to-BSN Degree Completion
Western Nevada College Carson City
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
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