The University of Nevada, Reno takes pride in the depth and quality of its nursing program. Come study at the Orvis School of Nursing and join the ranks of the state's finest nurses.
The leader in advanced practice nursing education
More than 60 years of experience training motivated, eager students.
2021 Fall Nursing Convocation
Join the Orvis School of Nursing as we graduate our Fall 2021 class of nursing students.
December 3, 2021
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Orvis School of Nursing news and events
Labor and delivery simulator prepares nursing students for real-life childbirth
Orvis School of Nursing recently acquired a maternal childbirth simulator that can take students through a variety of real-life birthing scenarios and potential emergencies.
Orvis nursing students graduate despite turmoil and personal tragedy
While the community was on lockdown, Orvis School of Nursing students graduating May 2021 assisted on the front lines and overcame great personal tragedies in order to graduate.
New master and doctoral-level tracks open for enrollment
We’re excited to continue to expand upon our graduate offerings with the Acute Care Pediatric and Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner tracks offered at the master and doctoral levels. If you’re interested in advancing your nursing skills consider the variety of graduate tracks offered by the Orvis School of Nursing.
Orvis School of Nursing online graduate program ranked among nation's best
U.S. News and Review ranks Orvis School of Nursing online master's program as top 100 online nursing programs in the country.
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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master's degree in nursing at the University of Nevada, Reno Orvis School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program and the Post-Master's Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degrees at the University of Nevada, Reno Orvis School of Nursing are accredited by:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC, 20001, 202-887-6791