The College of Nursing has been granted Initial Accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC).
The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) is responsible for the specialized accreditation of nursing education programs, both post-secondary and higher degree (Master’s Degree, Baccalaureate Degree, Associate Degree, Diploma, and Practical Nursing program). The Commission has authority and accountability for carrying out the responsibilities inherent in the application of standards and criteria, accreditation processes, and the affairs, management, policy-making, and general administration of the NLNAC. NLNAC is a nationally recognized specialized accrediting agency for all types of nursing programs.
NLNAC accredits five types of post-secondary and higher degree education nursing programs.
PROGRAM TYPE NLNAC ACCREDITED PROGRAMS*
Nursing Doctorate 1
Master's 102
Baccalaureate 259
Associate Degree 617
Diploma 59
Practical Nursing 153
*Number of programs as of year ending 2006.
For more detailed information, visit the website of the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Or you may contact them as follows:
NLNAC
61 Broadway, 33rd Floor
New York, NY 10006
Tel: (800) 669-1656
Fax: (212) 812-0390
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program has also been granted Provision Approval by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
What: The Board’s mission is to protect the public’s health, safety and welfare through effective nursing regulation. It is a governmental agency established by Nevada law to protect the public from unsafe practice by nurses.
Who: A seven-member board appointed by the governor consisting of four registered nurses, one practical nurse, one certified nursing assistant and one consumer member. One member must represent the interests of those who are indigent, uninsured, or unable to afford health care. The Board is advised by and appoints members to five standing advisory committees. The Board appoints an executive director (a registered nurse) who is responsible for a staff of 21.
Why: In 1923, the state legislature established the Board to regulate the practice of nursing.
How: The scope of the Board’s original responsibilities has grown dramatically since 1923, when it licensed 104 registered nurses. In 2007, it is responsible for licensing, certifying and disciplining more than 33,000 individuals, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, advanced practice nurses, certified nursing assistants, and certified registered nurse anesthetists. For more detailed information, visit the website of the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
For more information on the Accreditation and Approval process, please contact USN College of Nursing.
Or you may contact them as follows:
Nevada State Board of Nursing
5011 Meadowood Mall Way, Suite 201
Reno, NV 89502-6547
Tel: (888) 590-6726
Fax: (775) 688-2628
2500 W. Sahara Avenue, Suite 207
Las Vegas, NV 89102-4392
Tel: (702) 486-5800
Fax: (702) 486-5803