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Nevada Nursing Programs

Top Nursing Schools in
Nevada — 2026

Compare the best BSN, MSN, ADN, and RN programs in Nevada. Tuition costs, NCLEX pass rates, accreditation, and unique program highlights for prospective nursing students.

7 programs listed BSN · ADN Nevada State Board of Nursing Not a Compact state

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Nursing Programs in Nevada

BSN · On-Campus
University of Nevada Las Vegas
BSN Program — Las Vegas

UNLV's School of Nursing is one of Nevada's fastest-growing, preparing nurses for the Las Vegas metro's booming healthcare sector. Clinical placements span University Medical Center of Southern Nevada and Valley Hospital.

$10,000/yearAvg Cost
4 yearsLength
90%NCLEX Pass
Fastest-Growing Nursing Program in Nevada Visit Program →
BSN · On-Campus
University of Nevada Reno
BSN Program — Reno

UNR's Orvis School of Nursing prepares nurses for Northern Nevada with strong rural health components. Clinical placements at Renown Health and VA Sierra Nevada.

$9,800/yearAvg Cost
4 yearsLength
91%NCLEX Pass
Top BSN in Northern Nevada Visit Program →
BSN · On-Campus
University of Nevada Las Vegas
BSN Program — Las Vegas

Growing public university BSN serving Nevada's largest healthcare market

$18,000/yrAvg Cost
4 yearsLength
90%NCLEX Pass
UNLV Nursing top-ranked program in southern Nevada Visit Program →
BSN · On-Campus
University of Nevada Reno
BSN – Traditional — Reno

Northern Nevada flagship university BSN with Renown Health clinical placements

$16,000/yrAvg Cost
4 yearsLength
89%NCLEX Pass
UNR Nursing top-ranked program in northern Nevada Visit Program →
ADN · On-Campus
College of Southern Nevada
ADN Program — Las Vegas

Largest community college in Nevada; diverse Las Vegas metro clinical network

$7,800 totalAvg Cost
2 yearsLength
87%NCLEX Pass
CSN ADN primary nursing pipeline for southern Nevada Visit Program →
ADN · On-Campus
Truckee Meadows Community College
ADN Program — Reno

Northern Nevada ADN with Renown and Northern Nevada Medical Center partnerships

$7,500 totalAvg Cost
2 yearsLength
86%NCLEX Pass
TMCC ADN serves northern Nevada's growing healthcare workforce Visit Program →
BSN · On-Campus
Nevada State College
BSN – Accelerated — Henderson

Affordable accelerated BSN in the Las Vegas metro area

$14,000/yrAvg Cost
16 monthsLength
88%NCLEX Pass
Nevada State delivers affordable degree completion for Nevada nurses Visit Program →

About Nursing Programs in Nevada

Nevada is one of the fastest-growing states in the country, and its nursing demand has outpaced supply, creating a persistent shortage and strong job prospects. The Las Vegas metro, served by Sunrise Health, University Medical Center, and others, dominates the market, with Renown Health anchoring the Reno area.

Students can pursue affordable community-college ADN programs through the Nevada System of Higher Education, BSN degrees at the University of Nevada campuses and other institutions, accelerated second-degree options, and RN-to-BSN bridges plus MSN tracks. Because demand outstrips the number of program seats, admission can be competitive.

Licensure is handled by the Nevada State Board of Nursing. One important planning note: Nevada is not a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. Nevada RNs hold a single-state license, and nurses from other states — including compact multistate holders — must apply for Nevada licensure by endorsement before practicing.

Licensing authority: Nevada State Board of Nursing.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Nevada is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact. Nevada RNs hold a single-state license, and out-of-state nurses must apply for Nevada licensure by endorsement, even with a compact multistate license.
Complete a Nevada State Board of Nursing-approved ADN or BSN program, pass the NCLEX-RN, and apply for licensure through the board.
Yes. Rapid population growth, especially around Las Vegas, has driven demand beyond supply, creating a persistent nursing shortage and strong job prospects.
They can be. Because demand outpaces the number of available program seats, admission is competitive, so strong prerequisites and applying broadly help.
About two years for an ADN and four for a BSN, with accelerated BSN options finishing in roughly 12 to 18 months for second-degree students.
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