College of Southern Nevada

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. This college was established back in 1971 and it serves around 34,000 students currently. This school has become a very important and prevalent part of the Nevada System of Higher Education. It provides students in the area with a large number of different educational opportunities. Students can pursue more than 70 different academic programs. There are over 180 degrees and certificates available, making it a great place to receive a varied education. The school even offers several bachelor degree opportunities in specific fields. Undergraduate degrees at CSN are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. There is also a renowned athletics department at this school and it competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I.

The CSN nursing program is great for students who want to receive a thorough nursing education. Students can pursue the practical nursing program or the associate degree in nursing program. Both programs will give students ample experience through classroom learning sessions and clinical experiences. Clinical practices will take place at various healthcare facilities in the area that are affiliated with the school. There is also an LPN to RN bridge program for existing LPN's. CSN nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and the Nevada State Board of Nursing.