The School of Nursing's undergraduate program prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed for licensure through the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination). More information on the NCLEX pass rates is available on the Nevada State Board of Nursing website

Accreditation

The School of Nursing (SoN) at University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is accredited by the Commission on Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
655K Street, NW Suite 750
Washington DC 20001
Phone: 202-887-6791
Fax: 202-887-8476

Baccalaureate Accreditation

Initial Accreditation Date: October 13, 2008
Most Recent Accreditation Date: October 16, 2023
Accreditation Term Expires: June 30, 2034
Last On-Site Evaluation: October 2023
Next On-Site Evaluation: Fall 2033

To contact the program/institution directly:
Phone: 702-895-5045

Licensure Exam and State of Nevada Licensure Requirements Disclosure

After successfully completing the program, students become eligible to take the National Council for Licensure Examination, or NCLEX. Graduating students must take and pass the NCLEX to become a licensed registered nurse. In addition to taking and passing the NCLEX, graduating students must apply for licensure to practice as a registered nurse in each U.S. state or territory where they will work.

UNLVSON encourages all prospective and current students to fully explore the licensure requirements in each state(s) where they wish to practice in the future.

View licensing board contact information for all states

Nevada School of Nursing- Educational Requirements

The UNLV School of Nursing has determined that the UNLV School of Nursing Bachelors of Science in Nursing program meets the educational requirements for state licensure in Nevada as outlined in  NRS 632 and NAC 632.

Contact

Angela Silvestri-Elmore, Ph.D., APRN, FNP-BC, CNE

Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Entry and Prelicensure Education
Emailangela.silvestri-elmore@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-1229

General Nursing email

Email: unlv.nursing@unlv.edu