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| Contact Information for Division of Health Sciences | |
|---|---|
| Phone | (775) 784-6977 |
| healthsciences@unr.edu | |
| Location |
Sarah H. Fleischmann Building
100 |
| Address | 1664 N. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89557-0136 |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Major: Nursing
- Degree Level/Code: Undergraduate/BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
- Area/Department: Orvis School of Nursing
- More Info: Nursing Program Information
APPLICATIONS
Currently not accepting applications.
Apply
To apply to the Orvis School of Nursing you must be a student at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Applications for the Spring 2014 semester will be available online August 1st, 2013. Applications are due September 4, 2013. Applications for the Fall 2014 semester will be available online January 15th, 2014.
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.
Advising Contact Information
If you have questions regarding the application or the information requested, please make an appointment to see your advisor or email Janita Ethridge (janita@unr.edu) at the UNR Orvis School of Nursing.
| Student Type | Advisor | Phone | 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) | Kim Baxter (Last Name A - M) Janita Ethridge (Last Name N - Z) | Email Only Email Only | kimbaxter@unr.edu janita@unr.edu | PHS 323 PHS 337 |
| RN-BSN Students (Already a Registered Nurse) | Glenn Hagerstrom | Email Only | ghagerstrom@unr.edu | PHS 319 |
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program is approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Related Nursing Degrees and Programs
- RN/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Public Health
- Advanced Graduate Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner
- Advanced Graduate Certificate Clinical Nurse Leader
- Advanced Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education
