Nevada Nursing Schools and Programs

Researching and then applying to accredited nursing schools in Nevada can be a time-consuming task. For those just getting started in Nursing, we suggest that you focus on your near-term education goals and the Nevada licensing requirements. The first question to ask yourself is: Do I want to begin my career in the state of Nevada as a Nursing Assistant, Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse? See our nursing education chart below for some insight into how long it takes to graduate from the most popular CNA, LPN, and RN nursing programs in Nevada.

Chart of Nevada nursing program lengths and average wages by type: Nursing Assistant (CNA), Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), and Nurse Practitioner (NP).

Nevada Registered Nurse (RN) programs generally lead to an Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN), which typically lasts 2 years, or a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN), which lasts 4 years.

While earning an Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) is an important milestone for nurses, many Nevada nursing school students gain meaningful work experience and earn an income upon completion of a shorter Certified Nursing Assistant or Licensed Practical Nursing program in the state of Nevada.

Starting with a shorter CNA program or LPN program can also strengthen your ASN or BSN application by showing commitment and clinical readiness. For those pursuing Nevada RN licensure directly, associate degree programs are often more accessible than bachelor's programs. Earning your RN through an ASN, then advancing through an RN to BSN program or RN to MSN program, is a common and effective path in Nevada.

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List Of Nursing Schools In Nevada

Below is our list of accredited nursing schools in Nevada. In general, these colleges, universities, and training centers offer campus-based CNA, LPN, ASN, BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs approved by the Nevada Board of Nursing. RN schools in NV will generally offer an ADN, ASN, or BSN nursing degree. Advanced Practice (APRN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) programs can be found at larger schools that offer MSN and DNP degrees.

Click the name of any Nevada nursing school below to view the cost to attend, SAT and ACT scores, college or university characteristics, student body profile, satellite map of the surrounding area, and to view any additional nursing program information we have available in our database. Use the wishlist buttons provided to save institutions to a private list of nursing schools near you.

Arizona College of Nursing - Las Vegas

8363 West Sunset Road, Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV 89113
855-706-8382

Arizona College of Nursing - Las Vegas is a Private for-profit institution with a campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Nevada Board of Nursing. The Las Vegas, Nevada campus for Arizona College of Nursing - Las Vegas is located in a Suburb setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,185. In-state tuition and fees were $23,531 for the most recent reporting period. …

Nursing Programs: BSN

  • Tuition Cost $23,531
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
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College of Southern Nevada

6375 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146
702-651-5000

College of Southern Nevada is a Public institution with a campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Nevada Board of Nursing. The Las Vegas, Nevada campus for College of Southern Nevada is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 29,081. In-state tuition and fees were $4,358 for the most recent reporting period. …

Nursing Programs: CNA, LPN, ASN, RN-to-BSN

  • Tuition Cost $4,358
  • Acceptance Rate Open
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Great Basin College

1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV 89801
775-327-2228

Great Basin College is a Public institution with a campus in Elko, Nevada. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Nevada Board of Nursing. The Elko, Nevada campus for Great Basin College is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 2,936. In-state tuition and fees were $3,923 for the most recent reporting period. …

Nursing Programs: CNA, ASN, LPN-to-RN, PRE, RN-to-BSN

  • Tuition Cost $3,923
  • Room and Board $6,000
  • Acceptance Rate Open
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Las Vegas College

170 North Stephanie Street, Henderson, NV 89074
702-567-1920

Las Vegas College is a Private for-profit institution with a campus in Henderson, Nevada. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Nevada Board of Nursing. The Henderson, Nevada campus for Las Vegas College is located in a Suburb setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 545. In-state tuition and fees were $17,495 for the most recent reporting period. …

Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN, RN-to-BSN

  • Tuition Cost $17,495
  • Acceptance Rate Open
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Nevada State University

1300 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV 89002
702-992-2000

Nevada State University is a Public institution with a campus in Henderson, Nevada. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Nevada Board of Nursing. The Henderson, Nevada campus for Nevada State University is located in a Rural setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 7,283. In-state tuition and fees were $6,765 for the most recent reporting period. …

Nursing Programs: BSN, RN-to-BSN

  • Tuition Cost $6,765
  • Room and Board $11,819
  • Acceptance Rate 86%
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Roseman University of Health Sciences

11 Sunset Way, Henderson, NV 89014
702-990-4433

Roseman University of Health Sciences is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Henderson, Nevada. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Nevada Board of Nursing. The Henderson, Nevada campus for Roseman University of Health Sciences is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,398. In-state tuition and fees were $44,900 for the most recent reporting period. …

Nursing Programs: ABSN, DNP, DNAP

  • Tuition Cost $44,900
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Touro University Nevada

874 American Pacific Drive, Henderson, NV 89014
702-777-8687

Touro University Nevada is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Henderson, Nevada. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Nevada Board of Nursing. The Henderson, Nevada campus for Touro University Nevada is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,625. In-state tuition and fees were $10,380 for the most recent reporting period. …

Nursing Programs: RN-to-BSN, MSN, Post-MSN, DNP

  • Tuition Cost $10,380
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Truckee Meadows Community College

7000 Dandini Blvd, Reno, NV 89512
775-673-7000

Truckee Meadows Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Reno, Nevada. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Nevada Board of Nursing. The Reno, Nevada campus for Truckee Meadows Community College is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 10,006. In-state tuition and fees were $3,352 for the most recent reporting period. …

Nursing Programs: CNA, ASN, RN-to-BSN, PRE

  • Tuition Cost $3,352
  • Acceptance Rate Open
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University of Nevada - Las Vegas

4505 S Maryland Pky, Las Vegas, NV 89154
702-895-3011

University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a Public institution with a campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Nevada Board of Nursing. The Las Vegas, Nevada campus for University of Nevada - Las Vegas is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 31,094. In-state tuition and fees were $9,748 for the most recent reporting period. …

Nursing Programs: BSN, MSN, Post-MSN, DNP, DNAP, PhD

  • Tuition Cost $9,748
  • Room and Board $12,628
  • Acceptance Rate 96%
  • ACT Score 18-24
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University of Nevada - Reno

1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557
775-784-1110

University of Nevada - Reno is a Public institution with a campus in Reno, Nevada. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Nevada Board of Nursing. The Reno, Nevada campus for University of Nevada - Reno is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 21,778. In-state tuition and fees were $9,578 for the most recent reporting period. …

Nursing Programs: PRE, BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, Post-MSN, DNP

  • Tuition Cost $9,578
  • Room and Board $14,496
  • Acceptance Rate 85%
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Western Nevada College

2201 West College Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703
775-445-3000

Western Nevada College is a Public institution with a campus in Carson City, Nevada. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Nevada Board of Nursing. The Carson City, Nevada campus for Western Nevada College is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 4,188. In-state tuition and fees were $4,168 for the most recent reporting period. …

Nursing Programs: CNA, ASN, PRE

  • Tuition Cost $4,168
  • Acceptance Rate Open
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How To Become

How do I become a nurse in Nevada?

If you want to become a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Nevada, you will need to complete a Registered Nurse training program. Registered Nurse programs generally last 2 to 4 years (see chart at the top of this page). Upon completion of your Nevada registered nursing program, you will have to pass the nationwide NCLEX-RN exam. After you pass the NCLEX-RN exam, you will apply for a Registered Nurse license from the Nevada Board of Nursing.

If you want to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Nevada, you will need to complete a Practical Nurse training program. Practical Nursing programs generally last 1 to 1.5 years (see chart at the top of this page). Upon completion of your Nevada practical nursing program, you will have to pass the nationwide NCLEX-PN exam. After you pass the NCLEX-PN exam, you will apply for a Practical Nurse license from the Nevada Board of Nursing.

How Long It Takes

How long is nursing school in Nevada?

The amount of time you spend in a Nevada nursing school will vary based on the career path you choose. You can become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in as little as 6 to 12 weeks. Become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in 1 to 1.5 years, a Nevada Registered Nurse (RN) in 2 to 4 years, or stay in nursing school longer to become a Nurse Practitioner in 6 to 8 years.

Above on this page, we created a chart that summarizes how long nursing school is in Nevada. That chart includes the number of nurses employed in the state of Nevada, along with the average wages earned at each education level.

Notice that in the state of Nevada, far greater numbers are employed as Registered Nurses (RN) compared to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). Notice also that a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Nevada earns far more in wages compared to a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Use the nursing program acronyms CNA, LPN, ASN, BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD to help identify which Nevada nursing schools offer the length of program you desire.

Tuition Cost

How much does nursing school in Nevada cost?

Tuition for a nursing school in Nevada will cost between $3,000 to $5,000 per year for state residents seeking a two-year Associate degree, an ADN, or ASN, for example. The larger public four-year colleges and universities in Nevada cost more, between $5,000 to $9,000 per year, for state residents seeking their Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN).

To help reduce the cost of nursing school in Nevada, a student can generally take their pre-nursing courses at a smaller two-year college. Then, transfer those credits into the larger four-year college or university of your choice. Each college has its own method of awarding transfer credits for pre-nursing coursework. You will need to plan ahead and question the receiving school before you start your first pre-nursing class.

Difficulty

Is it hard to get into a Nevada nursing school?

We list the quoted acceptance rate provided by each Nevada nursing school. A college acceptance rate is calculated by dividing the number of accepted students by the number of total applicants. Reviewing the list of nursing schools in Nevada provided above, we can see the acceptance rates range from about 50% to 100% or Open. SAT and ACT scores are displayed on each individual nursing school page.

If you are having trouble getting accepted into a Nevada nursing school due to a below average GPA, SAT, or ACT score, here are two strategies which might help: 1) take your pre-nursing courses at your local community college then reapply later as a transfer student with an above average GPA, and, 2) get your Nursing Assistant or Practical Nurse license to help you gain experience and stand out from other college applicants.

Compact State

Is Nevada a nursing compact state?

No, Nevada is currently not part of the nursing license compact agreement. States that join the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) allow the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN) to practice in other participating states using one multi-state nursing license. This means that a Nevada Licensed Practical Nurse or a Nevada Registered Nurse must apply for a license by endorsement when moving to another state.

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Last updated: February 5, 2026

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