BSN licensing requirements

The University of Nevada, Reno is required to disclose licensure information to students who are enrolled in a program that leads to professional licensure.  This information is reviewed annually.  The University has collected this information and determined its accuracy to the best of its ability.  

Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body​

Licensure Information by State
State Does the program meet the educational requirements for licensure? Educational exceptions Available license Educational requirements Additional required coursework or training Examination requirements for licensure State Board
Alabama Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Alabama Board of Nursing
Alaska Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Alaska Board of Nursing
Arizona Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Arizona State Board of Nursing
Arkansas Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Arkansas State Board of Nursing
California Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN California Board of Registered Nursing
Colorado Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Colorado Board of Nursing
Connecticut Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Connecticut Department of Public Health, Nursing Licensing
Delaware Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Delaware Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Florida Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Department of Health Board of Nursing
Georgia Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Georgia Board of Nursing
Guam Have not made a determination Guam Board of Nursing Examiners
Hawaii Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Hawaii Board of Nursing
Idaho Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Idaho Board of Nursing
Illinois Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Illinois Board of Nursing
Indiana Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Indiana State Board of Nursing
Iowa Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Iowa Board of Nursing
Kansas Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Kansas Board of Nursing
Kentucky Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Kentucky Board of Nursing
Louisiana Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Maine Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Maine State Board of Nursing
Maryland Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Maryland Board of Nursing
Massachusetts Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Michigan Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Minnesota Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Minnesota Board of Nursing
Mississippi Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Mississippi Board of Nursing
Missouri Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Montana Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Montana Board of Nursing
Nebraska Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Nevada Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Nevada State Board of Nursing
New Hampshire Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN
New Hampshire Board of Nursing
New Jersey Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN New Jersey Board of Nursing
New Mexico Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN New Mexico Board of Nursing
New York Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Professional Education Program Review
North Carolina Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN North Carolina Board of Nursing
North Dakota Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN North Dakota Board of Nursing
Ohio Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Ohio Board of Nursing
Oklahoma Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Oregon Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Oregon State Board of Nursing
Pennsylvania Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
Puerto Rico Have not made a determination Puerto Rico Board of Nursing Puerto Rico Board of Nursing
Rhode Island Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN RI Department of Health, Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
South Carolina Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Dakota Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN South Dakota Board of Nursing
Tennessee Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Tennessee Board of Nursing
Texas Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Texas Board of Nursing
Utah Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensure
Vermont Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Board of Nursing - VT Secretary of State's Office
Virginia Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Virginia Board of Nurse Licensure
Virgin Islands Have not made a determination Virgin Islands  Board of Nurse Licensure
Washington Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Nursing Care and Quality Assurance Commission
West Virginia Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN West Virginia RN Board
Wisconsin Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Wisconsin Board of Nursing
Wyoming Yes None RN Program accreditation by approved National Accrediting Body None NCLEX-RN Wyoming State Board of Nursing

*Updated on 4/5/24