Nursing Major (BS)

Nursing Major - Bachelor of Science (BS)

Graduates of the program are expected to demonstrate competencies consistent with being a critical thinker, a culturally competent caring provider of health care, an effective communicator, and a responsible manager of health care. Graduates are prepared to be successful on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), which is required to practice and be licensed as a Registered Nurse in all states.

Please see the UNLV School of Nursing web page at www.unlv.edu/nursing for information about department programs, faculty and facilities. Degree worksheets and 4/5 year plan for the major are available at www.unlv.edu/degree/bs-nursing.

Please see advising information at the UNLV Division of Health Sciences Advising Center at www.unlv.edu/healthsciences/advising.

Accreditation

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, www.nwccu.org
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE
Nevada State Board of Nursing, nevadanursingboard.org

Program Outcomes

At the conclusion of the program of study, graduates will:

1. Use emerging patient care technologies and information systems to support safe, effective nursing practice.
2. Integrate leadership concepts, skills and decision-making in the provision of high-quality nursing care delivery in a variety of settings.
3. Apply knowledge of healthcare policy, finance and regulatory environments, including local, state, national and global healthcare trends in nursing practice.
4. Integrate professional values, attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors into nursing practice.
5. Demonstrate sound clinical judgment in the planning, provision, and evaluation of evidence-based nursing care at the individual, group, and community levels.
6. Demonstrate effective inter- and intra-professional communication and collaboration for improving patient outcomes.
7. Apply principles that enhance safety for patients and health care providers through both individual performance and system effectiveness.
8. Use clinical prevention strategies to promote health and prevent disease across the life span at the individual and population levels.

Admissions Requirements

Minimum Requirements for Application for Traditional BSN:

1.  Completion of all prerequisite courses or enrollment of last remaining prerequisite courses listed on Pre-Nursing worksheet.
2.  A minimum cumulative 3. 0 GPA is required to apply to the Nursing program. If no UNLV GPA has been earned then the cumulative GPA from all other schools attended will be used.
3. A minimum “B or higher” within two (2) attempts is required for MATH 124 or higher, KIN 223, KIN 224, BIOL 251A, BIOL 251L and NURS 299. Withdraws “W” and Audits “AD” count as attempts.
4.  A minimum “C or higher” is required for all other courses listed. Complete the HESI A2 Entry Exam with a minimum 75% or higher in all subject areas within two (2) attempts (Anatomy& Physiology, Grammar, Reading Comprehensive, Math)
5. A review of all prerequisite courses must be completed by an academic advisor to confirm eligibility for admission. 

Minimum Requirements for Application for RN-BSN Track:

1. Must have a current RN license in U.S. state/territory or locale where student will complete clinical requirements.
2. Completion of all prerequisite courses or enrollment of last remaining prerequisite courses listed on Pre-Nursing worksheet.
3. A minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA is required to apply to the Nursing program. If no UNLV GPA has been earned then the cumulative GPA from all other schools attended will be used.
4. A minimum “B or higher” within two (2) attempts is required for MATH 124 or higher, KIN 223, KIN 224, BIOL 251A or BIOL 251L, and NURS 299. Withdraws “W” and Audits “AD” count as attempts.
5. A minimum “C or higher” is required for all other courses listed. Complete the HESI A2 Entry Exam with a minimum 75% or higher in all subject areas within two (2) attempts (Anatomy & Physiology, Grammar, Reading Comprehensive, Math)
6. A review of all prerequisite courses must be completed by an academic advisor to confirm eligibility for admission. Call (702) 895-5448 to schedule an appointment
7. HESI A2 Entry Exam is waived based on previous nursing degree.

University Graduation Requirements

• Please see Graduation Policies for complete information.