Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

The Orvis School of Nursing undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing has three main areas for students to earn degrees. That traditional 16-month program, the RN-BSN track and the 12-month accelerated second degree program. Each offers students a distinct track to earn their degree. Below you will find a little information about each track as well as a link to the University of Nevada, Reno General Course Catalog.

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Traditional BSN program

The bachelor’s degree program is designed to provide the high school graduate 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.

Traditional Program

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Accelerated BSN program

The Orvis School of Nursing accelerated second-degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ASBSN) is a 12-month accelerated program requiring one Wintermester and three consecutive semesters of coursework.

Accelerated Program

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RN-BSN program

The RN to BSN program is designed to provide the graduate of associate degree and diploma nursing 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.

RN-BSN Program

Estimated fees for Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs

In State tuition - BSN Program *Estimated* Costs Fall 2021-Spring 2022

*Per board of Regents - all fees are subject to change
Fee for Undergraduates	Per Credit	Renewal	Totals
Tuition (increaes effective Summer 2020)	$249.00	Each semester per credit	See below
Nursing Differential Fee per credits (NURS courses only)	$156.75	Each semester per credit	See below
Summer Tuition Fees subject to change per Board of Regents	$274.00	Per credit summer session	See summer example below
Course Level and Credits	Per credit each semester	Differential Fee each semester	Total per credits fee each Semester
Level 1 (14 credits)	$3,486.00	$2,194.50	$5,680.00
Level 2 (14 credits)	$3,486.00	$2,194.50	$5,680.00
Level 3 (15 credits) Summer tuition	$4,110.00	$2,351.25	$6,561.25
Level 4 (13 credits)	$3,328.00	$2,037.75	$5,365.75
Totals	$14,410.00	$8,778.00	$23,188.00
Mandatory Student Fees
Application fee	$60	Only for admission	$60
ASUN fee	$6.10 per credit	Each regular semester/summer	$341.60
Undergraduate student surcharge (per credit)	$6.00	Each regular semester/summer	$336.00
Technology fee per credit (56 total credits)	$9.00	Each semester	$504.00
Health Center (6 or more credits)	$93.00	Each regular semester-fall/spring	$279.00
Counseling Center (6 or more credits)	$60.00	Each regular semester-fall/spring	$180.00
Performing Arts fee	$5.00	Each regular semester-fall/spring	$15.00
Student Union fee (4 or more credits)	$94.00	Each regular semester-fall/spring	$282.00
Fitness Center fee	$45.00	Each regular semester-fall/spring	$180.00
Academic success	$25.00	Each regular semester-fall/spring	$75.00
Summer registration fee	$3.00	Per Credit Summer only	$45.00
JCSU Fee, Summer	$3.00	Per Credit Summer only	$45.00
Graduation fee	$95.00	Graduating semester	$95.00
Undergraduate New Student Fee	$150.00	One time	$150.00
Online learning, weekend and late start fee, per credit	$34.00	Each regular semester-fall/spring	If applicable
Total Mandatory Student Fees			$2,587.60

Approximate cost of required textbooks
Level 1	$861.03	One time	$861.03
Level 2	$239.90	One time	$239.90
Level 3	$382.75	One time	$382.75
Level 4	$250.95	One time	$250.95
ATI testing platform	$350.33	Level 1-4	$1401.32
Textbook cost/ATI total			$3,135.95

Immunizations and required documents (estimated cost)
Uniforms	$240.00	One time	$240.00
Influenza immunization	Free when available at UNR	Annual renewal	Free when available at UNR
Hepatitis B immunization	$35.00	One time	$35.00
Varicella immunization	$105.00	One time	$105.00
Measles, mumps MMR immunization	$65.00	One time	$65.00
Diphtheria/Tetanus (Tdap) immunization	$45.00	Every 10 years	$45.00
Tuberculosis blood (Quantiferon) test	$50.00	Annual renewal $5 2-step TB test	$55.00 (initial and renewal)
CPR	$50.00	Renewed every 2 years	$50.00 unless renewal
Health insurance	Varies		Varies
Liability insurance (cost varies per state of residence)	$40.00	Annual renewal	$76.00 with renewal
Physical exam	Varies		Varies
PreCheck background check	$49.50	One time	$49.50
Drug screening	$50.00	One time	$50.00
SentryMD immunization tracking	$35.00	One time	$35.00
OSNA fee (Student Nursing Assoc.)	$35.00	One time	$35.00
Parking (based on annual Green Zone 1 permit)	$230.00	Annual	$355.00 including summer parking fees
Clinical labs	$280.00	One time	$280.00
Total immunizations and required documents			$1,475.50
*Total Estimated* Cost**			$30,387.05

Click here to see undergraduate tuition and fees for the University

In State tuition - Accelerated BSN Program Estimated Costs Spring 2021 Cohort

*Per board of Regents - all fees are subject to change and are approximate
Fee for Undergraduates	Per Credit	Renewal	Totals
Tuition (increaes effective Summer 2020)	$242.25	Each semester per credit	See below
Nursing Differential Fee per credits (NURS courses only)	$156.75	Each semester per credit	See below
Summer Tuition Fees subject to change per Board of Regents	$242.26	Per credit summer session	See summer example below
Course Level and Credits	Per credit each semester	Differential Fee each semester	Total per credits fee each Semester
Level 1 (5 credits)	$1,211.25	$783.75	$1,995.00
Level 2 (17 credits)	$4,118.25	$2,664.75	$6,783.00
Level 3 (16 credits) Summer	$3,876.00	$2,508.00	$6,384.00
Level 4 (13 credits) [per credit tuition increases to $249.00 for academic year 2021-2022]	$3,237.00	$2,037.75	$5,274.75
Totals (51 credits)	$12,442.50	$7,994.25	$20,436.75
Mandatory Student Fees
Application fee	$60	Only for admission	$60
ASUN fee	$6.10 per credit	Each regular semester/summer	$311.10
Undergraduate student surcharge (51 total credits)	$6	Each regular semester/summer	$306
Technology fee per credit (51 total credits)	$9	Each semester	$459
Health Center (6 or more credits)	$93	Each regular semester-fall/spring	$186
Counseling Center (6 or more credits)	$60	Each regular semester-fall/spring	$120
Performing Arts fee	$5	Each regular semester-fall/spring	$10
Student Union fee (4 or more credits)	$94	Each regular semester-fall/spring	$251
Fitness Center fee	$45	Each regular semester-fall/spring	$135
Academic success	$25.00	Each regular semester-fall/spring	$50
Summer registration fee	$3.00	Per Summer credit	$48
JCSU Fee, Summer	$3.00	Per Credit Summer only	$45
Graduation fee	$95.00	Graduating semester	$95
Undergraduate New Student Fee	$150.00	One time	$150
Online learning, weekend and late start fee, per credit	$34.00	Each regular semester-fall/spring	If application
Total Mandatory Student Fees			$2,181.10

Approximate cost of required textbooks
Level 1	$883.96	One time	$883.96
Level 2	$239.90	One time	$239.90
Level 3	$382.75	One time	$382.75
Level 4	$250.95	One time	$250.95
ATI testing platform	$462	Level 1-4	$1,848
Textbook cost/ATI total			$3,605.56

Immunizations and required documents (estimated cost)
Uniforms	$240	One time	$240
Influenza immunization	Free when available at UNR	Annual renewal	Free when available at UNR
Hepatitis B immunization	$35	One time	$35
Varicella immunization	$105	One time	$105
Measles, mumps MMR immunization	$65	One time	$65
Diphtheria/Tetanus (Tdap) immunization	$45	Every 10 years	$45
Tuberculosis blood (Quantiferon) test	$50	Annual renewal $5 2-step TB test	$55 (initial and renewal)
CPR	$50	Renewed every 2 years	$50 unless renewal
Health insurance	Varies		Varies
Liability insurance (cost varies per state of residence)	$38	Annual renewal	$76 with renewal
Physical exam	varies		varies
PreCheck background check	$49.50	One time	$49.50
Drug screening	$50	One time	$50
SentryMD immunization tracking	$35	One time	$35
OSNA fee (Student Nursing Assoc.)	$35	One time	$35
Parking (based on annual Green Zone 1 permit)	$230	Annual	$355 including summer parking fees
Clinical labs	$280	One time	$280
Total immunizations and required documents			$1,439.50
*Total Estimated* Cost**			$27,662.91

Click here to see undergraduate tuition and fees for the University

RN-BSN program estimated costs for 2021-2022
Per credit fees for undergraduate students	Per credit	Total credits	Total cost
Undergraduate tuition (fall/spring)	$242.25	24	$5,814
Undergraduate tuition (summer)	$242.25	6	$1,454
Nursing differential fee per credit	$10	30	$300
Distance ed, online learning	$34	30	$1,020
Technology fee per credit	$9	30	$270
Summer school surcharge fee	$3	6	$18
Undergraduate student surcharge per credit Fee	$6	30	$180
			$9,056
Mandatory one-time student fees	One time		Total cost
Application fee	$60		$60
Graduation fee	$95		$95
Undergraduate new student fee	$150		$150
Portfolio fee	$250		$250
Professional liability insurance	$50		$50
Background check	$50		$50
			$655
Recurring mandatory student fees	Fee	Per enrolled semester
Health center (6 or more credits)	$93	$93 × # of Sems (3 – 5)	$279-$480
Counseling center (6 or more credits)	$50	$60 × # of Sems (3 – 5)	$180-$300
Performing arts fee	$5	$5 × # of Sems (3 – 5)	$15-$25
Fitness center fee	$45	$45 × # of Sems (3 – 5)	$135-$225
Student union fee (4 or more credits)	$94	$94 × # of Sems (3 – 5)	$282-$470
Academic success fee (1 or more credit)	$25	$25 × # of Sems (3 – 5)	$75-$125
			$966-$1,635
Textbooks and required courses
Required textbooks and supplies	$500		$500
Total program costs			$11,177-$11,836

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Traditional BSN program

Accelerated BSN program

RN-BSN program

Estimated fees for Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs

BSN Program Estimated Costs

In State tuition - BSN Program Estimated Costs Fall 2021-Spring 2022

ASBSN Program Estimated Costs

In State tuition - Accelerated BSN Program Estimated Costs Spring 2021 Cohort

RN-BSN Program Estimated Costs

RN-BSN program estimated costs for 2021-2022