School of Nursing
Fostering excellence in healthcare by providing innovative & evidence-based education.
Our focus on caring and competence leads to improved health, safety, and cultural awareness for all participants within the communities served.
With the intentional structuring of the curricula in the caring science based upon the work of nurse theorist Dr. Jean Watson, our faculty are here to support you on your journey to academic and professional success, and inspire you to be compassionate as you provide nursing care to patients and their families.
Public Notice of CCNE Accreditation Review for Nevada State School of Nursing Master of Science-Leadership Program
Nevada State University School of Nursing will host the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) from November 18, 2026, through November 20, 2026, when CCNE conducts their initial accreditation site visit for the MSN-Leadership program. CCNE provides the opportunity for communities of interest, i.e., students, alumni, faculty, employers, clinical agencies, and the community-at-large to provide written input regarding the nursing program. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated. You are cordially invited to submit your written feedback no later than twenty-one (21) days prior to the site visit. All written and signed feedback will be accepted by CCNE until October 28, 2026, and should be directed to:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Attn: Third-Party Comments
655 K Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
OR emailed to: thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org
CCNE shares third-party comments only with the evaluation team prior to the on-site evaluation. At no time during the review process are these comments shared with the program. During its review of the program, the evaluation team considers third-party comments, if any, that relate to the program’s qualifications for accreditation.
A Message from the Dean
Welcome to the Nevada State University School of Nursing.
Nursing has given me opportunities I could never have imagined when I began my own educational journey as a first-generation college student from a small rural community. Over the years, I have had the privilege of serving as a critical care and trauma nurse, educator, researcher, and academic leader. Through each of those roles, I have remained deeply committed to the transformative power of nursing education—and to the difference nurses make every day in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
At Nevada State, we prepare nurses to meet a healthcare environment that is rapidly changing and increasingly complex while holding firmly to what remains at the heart of our profession: caring, excellence, and service to others. Our students learn from dedicated faculty and clinical partners who challenge them to think critically, lead with compassion, and provide safe, high-quality, person-centered care.
I am extraordinarily proud of our students, graduates, faculty, and staff and of the School of Nursing community we continue to build together. Whether you are considering beginning your nursing journey, advancing your education, partnering with us, or returning as one of our alumni, I invite you to explore our programs and discover what it means to be part of nursing at Nevada State.
Together, we are helping shape the future of nursing—one graduate, one leader, and one patient at a time.
June Eastridge EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, COI
Dean of Nursing
Degree Pathways
Pre-Licensure
Nursing, B.S.
The nursing program prepares new and transfer students to become professional nurses, offering full-time and part-time tracks to accommodate varying schedules and commitments. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to take the registered nurse licensing examination (NCLEX-RN).
Post-Licensure
Nursing, B.S. (RN-BSN Online)
The online RN to BSN program helps registered nurses with an associate degree earn their bachelor’s degree while building on their professional experience. Through comprehensive coursework and practice experiences, students strengthen their clinical, critical thinking, and leadership skills to advance their nursing practice.
Graduate
Master’s in Nursing Leadership (Online)
The fully online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Leadership track prepares registered nurses to advance their practice and lead in healthcare settings. Grounded in Caring Science, the program combines coursework and practice experiences to strengthen leadership skills and promote safe, effective, inclusive, and caring healthcare.
The Simulation Center is a 13,621 square foot facility serving over 500 BSN students per semester.
The facility serves the purpose of low, mid, and high-fidelity simulation activities integrated across the curriculum of the NSU School of Nursing.
Quick Links & Resources
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Pre-Licensure Program
Post-Licensure Program
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