Associate
of Applied Science
Nursing
This is a Limited-Entry Program, interested students residing in
the Las Vegas Metropolitan area must attend a Health Programs
Orientation.
Job Description
Nursing is a profession which focuses on a wide range of human related responses observed in both sick and well persons. Nursing has a theoretical base selected from other sciences and nursing research. Nurses are highly respected and supported by the public.
Career Opportunities
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Offices
- Home Health
- Schools
- Public Health
- Military
- Federal Government
- Long Term Care
- Managed Care
- Subacute/Rehabilitation Settings
Program Description
The program includes both classroom instruction and clinical practice in adult health nursing, family health nursing and mental health nursing.
Accreditation
CSN Nursing Programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing and the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
Program Requirements
- Spring Program Course Sheet and Application Deadlines (Part-Time Track)
- Spring Program Course Sheet and Application Deadlines (Full-Time Track)
- Spring Program Career Guide and Approximate Prices
- Spring
Program Selection Criteria
- Fall Program Course Sheet and Application Deadlines (Part-Time Track)
- Fall Program Course Sheet and Application Deadlines (Full-Time Track)
- Fall Program Career Guide and Approximate Prices
- Fall Program Selection Criteria
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Admission Requirements
This is a Limited Entry Program, therefore, an application for admission must be submitted to the Limited Entry office by the application deadline. All prerequisite requirements must be completed by the completion deadline in order to be eligible for consideration. Applicants are notified of their acceptance by the Limited Entry office.
Health Care Experience Documentation Form
TEAS Exam Information and Registration Form
Pilot Test for Assessment of Anatomy & Physiology/Microbiology
Note: Only students applying to the Nursing or Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program may be eligible to take the Pilot Test.
Science courses must be no older than 7 years old at the time of entry into the Limited Entry Programs at CSN. Students applying to the nursing program who completed college transferable course(s) with a "C" or better in Anatomy & Physiology (8 credits) and/or Microbiology (4 credits), greater than 7 years ago may be eligible to take a pilot test(s) for these subjects. By satisfactorily passing a standardardized exam for Anatomy & Physiology and/or Microbiology, the Nursing Program Director will waive the 7 year policy for the science courses, and science courses can then be used for purposes of selection into the Nursing program.
Accepted Students
Students accepted into the program will be required to show proof of CPR certification, health insurance, immunization against Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Tetanus, Diphtheria and proof of a negative TB skin test. A physical examination must also be completed. This documentation is due at the mandatory advising session held during the week before classes begin each semester.
Licensing Requirements
All states require Registered Nurses to be licensed. To become licensed in the State of Nevada, you must have graduated from an approved school of professional nursing and have passed the RN national licensing examination.
In addition to successfully completing the prescribed course of study in an approved school of nursing, the Nevada Nurse Practice Act (NRS 632.140) requires that candidates for licensure be (1) of good moral character (2) in good physical and mental health. Prospective students are advised that if they have been convicted of a felony prior to admission to the program that this may preclude subsequent licensure to practice as a nurse in Nevada (NRS 632.320). If you are a prospective student and have been convicted of a felony, please refer to the Criminal Convictions Fact Sheet located at Nevada State Board of Nursing website.
Students First Checklist
New students planning to register for courses at CSN must follow the steps outlined on the Students First Checklist. This checklist provides information on the registration process for new students seeking a Limited-Entry Health Science Degree or Certificate.
For further information, contact the Health Programs Advisement office. Additionally, it is very important that interested students attend an orientation as soon as possible for complete admissions information. Program orientations are usualy held weekly. You can call (702) 651-5015 for pre-recorded orientation information.
If you require other information, please e-mail the Health Programs Advisor directly.
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