Nursing at Lake Tahoe
The Orvis School of Nursing (OSN) offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the Wayne L. Prim Campus at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe, delivering high-quality nursing education in the Sierra Nevada. The program is designed to prepare nurses who are committed to serving rural and mountain communities.
This program option expands access to the BSN for students who seek a smaller campus experience while gaining the same rigorous preparation and clinical excellence that define the Orvis School of Nursing. Students at Lake Tahoe benefit from small class sizes, personalized support and the opportunity to learn and live in a breathtaking natural setting.
Applications will open in August 2026, and the first cohort of 16 students will begin classes in January 2027.
What to expect
Same curriculum, new location. Students complete the same high-quality BSN curriculum as their peers on the Reno campus, with a focus on rural healthcare. Courses are taught by OSN faculty dedicated to student success.
Integrated clinical placements. OSN coordinates all clinical placements, connecting Lake Tahoe students with partner healthcare systems in the surrounding region. Transportation will be provided to clinical placements.
Rural community-focused nursing. The program emphasizes service to rural and mountain communities, preparing nurses to practice in diverse and often under-resourced settings.
Transfer-friendly pathway. The Lake Tahoe BSN is ideal for students who have completed nursing prerequisites and are ready to enter the professional phase of the program.
Campus Life at Lake Tahoe
A winter wonderland. A summer paradise. Students admitted to the BSN program at the Lake Tahoe campus are required to live on campus in Prim-Schultz Residential Hall and participate in a campus meal plan for the duration of the intensive 16-month program, including fall, spring and summer semesters. This residential requirement is designed to support student success by fostering a close-knit cohort of students, immersive learning environment where academic resources, dining and campus life are all within walking distance. Transportation to clinical sites will be provided. The Lake Tahoe campus offers a unique blend of academic excellence, outdoor adventure and community engagement in the heart of the Sierra Nevada.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at University of Nevada, Reno Orvis School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Start your nursing journey in Spring 2027
Be part of the inaugural class of future nurses at Lake Tahoe.