School of Nursing

The School of Nursing provides three different tracks for students to achieve their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree: Full-Time traditional track, Full-Time summers off track, Part-Time track, and the RN to BSN track.

School of Nursing Mission

The Nevada State College School of Nursing fosters excellence in healthcare by providing innovative and evidence-based education.  Our focus on caring and competence leads to improved health, safety, and cultural awareness for all participants within the communities served.

School of Nursing Vision

Nevada State College School of Nursing is the leader in innovative teaching excellence that graduates a diverse population of safe and caring nurses who embrace all cultures in the community.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Develop authentic presence to create culturally sensitive, nurturing relationships with patients and families.

• Use scientific problem-solving methods and multiple ways of knowing to make caring-based nursing decisions that promote wellness and healing.

• Create a culture of safety and continuous quality improvement within the healthcare system.

• Co-create collaborative relationships with patients, families, communities, and members of the interprofessional team through open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to promote optimal health.

• Use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, enhance safety and decision making and coordinate care.

• Practice stewardship of the profession that fosters human dignity and advocates for equity in healthcare environments.

• Assimilate professional, legal, and ethical guidelines in practice by embracing altruistic values and practicing loving kindness with self and others.