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USN Now Part of Millennium Scholarship
University of Southern Nevada has received “eligible institution” status by the Nevada State Treasurer for the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Program.
Qualifying Nevada high school graduates will now be able to use Millennium Scholarship funds of up to $10,000 towards tuition when enrolled in USN’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
“University of Southern Nevada’s mission is to educate and graduate competent professionals to fill the healthcare needs of Nevada,” said Dr. Eucharia Nnadi, USN’s vice president for academic affairs. “With Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Program available to qualifying students, more Nevada students will be able to take advantage of our innovative BSN program to prepare for rewarding careers in nursing.”
The University of Southern Nevada Bachelor of Science in Nursing is an 18-month, full-time program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Applications for the program are available on USN’s Web site at www.usn.edu/nursing. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2009.
More information about the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Program can be found on the Nevada State Treasurer’s Web site at www.nevadatreasurer.gov.