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Contact Information
Jan Kramer
Director of Nursing
(702) 651-5674
jan.kramer@csn.edu

Carol Murray
Administrative Assistant
(702) 651-5986

Edith Landry
Administrative Assistant
(702) 651-5649


RN Nursing Program
Practical Nursing (PN) Program
Nursing Assistant Program
LPN to RN Bridge Program

RN Nursing Program
Program Description A registered nurse focuses on the care of the sick, injured, dying, and the promotion of healthy living. A nursing career allows for flexible work schedules and excellent incomes. After completion of the required coursework, students will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Where Do I Start? This is a Limited Entry Program
Spring - Full Time Program Advisement Sheet
Spring - Part Time Program Advisement Sheet
Fall - Full Time Program Advisement Sheet
Fall - Part Time Program Advisement Sheet
What To Expect Students may pursue this degree either as a full time or part time student. Students will complete classroom and laboratory assignments. They will also be assigned to clinical internships from the first semester to provide care to patients.

Practical Nursing (PN) Program
Program Description This certificate of achievement program includes classroom instruction, skills lab instruction and clinical practice in adult, gerontological, family and mental health nursing. After the completion of the required coursework, students will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN)
Where Do I Start? This is a Limited Entry Program
Program Advisement Sheet
What To Expect Students will be full time students and will complete classroom and skills lab instruction. They will also be assigned to care for patients in hospitals, long term care facilities, and ambulatory care facilities.

Nursing Assistant Program
Program Description This curriculum prepares graduates to perform basic nursing and restorative care for patients involving safety, personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, basic mental health, protection of the patient and the patient’s rights, observing the patient and reporting to the nurse.
Where Do I Start? This is an Open Entry Program
Program Advisement Sheet
What To Expect Students are required to take 210 hours of class over one semester which includes lecture, skills lab, and clinical experience in a long term care facility.

LPN to RN Bridge Program
Program Description This program allows currently licensed practical nurses (LPN) to advance to the Registered Nurse (RN) level.
Where Do I Start? This is a Limited Entry Program
Spring Program Advisement Sheet
Fall Program Advisement Sheet
What To Expect Students will be full time and will complete classroom and skills lab instruction. Students will also be assigned to provide care to patients in hospitals, long term care facilities, mental health facilities, and ambulatory care facilities.