| The nursing school at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a public institution located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 12 nursing schools in Nevada, University of Nevada-Las Vegas ranks #4 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #193. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 89.98%, giving the University of Nevada-Las Vegas an overall grade of B. |
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Nursing degrees offered at University of Nevada-Las Vegas: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and online formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â APRN Certificate, Bachelor Degree, Doctor of Nursing, Master Degree, MSN to DNP and Post Master's NP Certificate level degrees.
For nursing students in Nevada, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 91.98% and for BSN programs is 88.37%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 89.98%
- Nevada State Rank: 4
- National Rank: 193
- Grade: B
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Compare Nevada Nursing School Programs
| Compare Nevada Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in Nevada | 5 | 6 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Nevada | 91.98% | 88.37% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Nevada | 83.10% to 96.20% | 76.27% to 92.95% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Nevada | BSN Rankings for Nevada |
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Pass Rate
4505 S Maryland Pky, Las Vegas, NV - 89154
(702) 895-3011
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (B) 89.98%
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: APRN Certificate, Bachelor, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
University Information
Total Faculty: 1235
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $8,737
Book and Supplies: $1,240
Percent Received Aid: 96%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $5,518
Percent Admitted: 81%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 42%
Graduation Rate: 44%
Cities in Nevada Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Las Vegas or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Nevada? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in Nevada: Carson City, Elko, Henderson and Reno
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Additional Nursing Programs in Nevada
- Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas
- Carrington College-Reno
- Chamberlain University-Nevada
- College of Southern Nevada
- Great Basin College
- Nevada State University
- Roseman University of Health Sciences
- Touro University
- Truckee Meadows Community College
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas
- University of Nevada-Reno
- Western Nevada College Carson City
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Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics
