Nevada State College

Nevada State College is a public institution in Henderson, Nevada. It is a small school, with an annual enrollment just below 3,400 students. It is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education, along with seven other campuses located throughout the state. The college opened its doors in 2002. The main campus is in the foothills of Henderson and includes 509 acres of land. Close to half of the students that graduate from Nevada State College earn a nursing degree, making it the most popular field of study at the college. The first permanent building on the campus was built in 2008. The Liberal Arts & Sciences Building includes 42,000 square feet of high-tech classrooms, simulation labs, and faculty offices.

The Nevada State College School of Nursing has three BSN programs that are accredited by the CCNE. Students may apply to the traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, or RN to BSN program, depending on their previous education. Students with a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field may apply to the accelerated BSN program. The traditional BSN track includes full-time and part-time plans. The RN to BSN program is offered entirely online, providing a convenient option for working registered nurses. The school has partnerships with clinics and hospitals to provide hands-on learning.