University Of Southern Nevada

It is highly recommended that prospective students download the College of Nursing's Admissions and Transfer Policy Guide for up-to-date information regarding the transfer of credits, and other admission requirements. 

Download the Admissions and Transfer Policy Guide (pdf 645 kb)

You can also request a copy of the Admissions and Transfer Policy Guide by contacting the College of Nursing Admissions and Enrollment Office at 702-968-2075 or email.

• Prerequisites
• Non-U.S. Coursework
• Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
• Personal Interview
• Waivers & Conditional Enrollments

In order to be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, the applicant must:

• Submit a complete application packet
• Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 / 4.0 or its equivalent in order for the applicant to be considered for admission.
• Provide official transcripts by July 31, 2008 documenting successful completion ("C" or better grade) in all prerequisite courses, with the exception of the US/NV Constitution requirement.
• Provide official results of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).
• Interview with the Admissions Committee

Prerequisites
As of the August 2009 class, the College of Nursing has made changes to the prerequisite courses.  The College of Nursing requires the following prerequisite coursework:

• Chemistry/Biochemistry with lab – (4 Credits)
• Human Anatomy & Physiology (8 Credits)
• Microbiology with lab (4 credits)
• English Composition (6 credits)
• Humanities (9 credits)
• Introductory & General Psychology (3 credits)
• Introductory & General Sociology (3 credits)
• Statistics (3 credits)
• Fundamentals of College Mathematics or Higher (3 Credits)
• Elective (may transfer up to 12 credits)
• U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirement (3 Credits) – May be taken within the first year of the program.

To view a comparison of the old and new requirements, download the Prerequisite Comparison Table (.pdf 79K)

It is highly recommended that the College of Nursing Prerequisite Worksheet (.pdf 164K)  be completed. The Prerequisite Worksheet is provided as a tool to assist in determining which prerequisites have been fulfilled and those still to be taken to meet the requirements for the Bachelors of Science in Nursing Program.

Non U.S. Coursework
In order to have coursework from a non-U.S. college or University considered, a transcript evaluation from World Education Services (WES), or Josef Silny and Associates (JSA) must be submitted. Evaluations must be official and received by the College of Nursing in its original sealed envelope.

The applicant submitting coursework in English Composition of Speech from non-English speaking foreign schools must have a score of 550 or above (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).  Please use the University of Southern Nevada TOEFL code 446.3.

The College of Nursing reserves the right to limit the number of students admitted based upon faculty and clinical resources. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, handicap, marital status, or sexual orientation. The college seeks a diverse student body with demonstrated academic competency.
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Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
The Test of Essential Academic Skills is a pre-entry test used to determine an applicant's academic preparedness in reading, mathematics, science, and English.  The TEAS is a required pre-entry exam for all prospective students wishing to apply to the College of Nursing program at USN. 

Preparation for the TEAS™
Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC (ATI) assists applicants to prepare for the TEAS™. Preparation materials and practice tests can be found by going ATI's online store. 

TEAS™ Testing Sites and Registration Form
Please download the TEAS Registration Form if you plan on taking the exam at the University of Southern Nevada.  Students must have submitted an application at the time of registration to be eligible to take the exam at our Henderson campus.  Please email the Admissions and Enrollment Office for more information regarding the times, location and registration of the test. Students will need to pay the testing fees online when taking the test. The cost of the test is $25.00.

TEAS™ Test for Out-of-State Applicants
Out-of-state students should contact ATI at 1-800-667-7531 to schedule a proctored TEAS™. Applicants should inform ATI that they are taking the TEAS™ for the University of Southern Nevada College of Nursing. After completing the test, you must order a copy of the results from ATI and have them sent directly to the University of Southern Nevada College of Nursing. Only results received directly from ATI will be considered official.

TEAS™ Results
TEAS™ results must be official and sent directly to the University of Southern Nevada from ATI. Applicants who have previously taken the TEAS™ within the past 12 months should go to ATI's website to order the official test scores to be sent to the University of Southern Nevada.
 

Personal Interview
A personal interview with the Admissions Committee will be scheduled upon receiving proper documentation that minimum admission requirements are met or will be met prior to the start of classes.

The admissions committee will consider each applicant individually in relationship to the entire applicant pool. All applicants will be considered using the same criteria.
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Waivers & Conditional Enrollments
Course or credit Waivers will not be granted. Students are required to complete all prerequisite coursework with a C or better grade and meet or exceed the number of required semester credits.

A conditional enrollment allows a student to take a prerequisite course (other than the US/NV constitution requirement) while enrolled in the program. A conditional enrollment will not be granted for any science or statistics prerequisite course. Applicants who are requesting a conditional enrollment for a course (one course) must submit a written request to the Dean to include the following:

1. Reason for requesting a conditional enrollment
2. Documentation to support the reason for the request, if applicable
3. Prerequisite course for which the request is being made
4. Institution that the applicant plans to take the course at
5. Dates and times that the prerequisite course will be taken
6. A copy of the applicant's registration or enrollment in the class.

Please submit all materials to:

College of Nursing
Admissions and Enrollment Office
Re: Conditional Enrollment Request
11 Sunset Way
Henderson, NV 89014
Email

Only requests by applicants who have submitted a complete application will be considered. All requests will be reviewed by the College of Nursing Dean on a case by case basis in relationship to the entire applicant pool.

Conditional Enrollment requests must be received by the College of Nursing at least 2 weeks prior to the start of classes.  Late requests will not be accepted.

Note: A request does not guarantee approval for conditional enrollment.
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For additional information regarding application, admission process and transfer information, please contact:

Ms. Imelda Revuelto
Phone: 702-968-2075
Fax: 702-968-2097
Email

The University of Southern Nevada - College of Nursing accepts qualified international students and follows the Immigration and Naturalization (INS) rules and regulations on the issuance of Form I-20.  

The College of Nursing curriculum requires a background check of all students in our BSN program.  Due to this, all students are required to obtain a social security number in order to have a background check completed.  For more information, you may visit the Social Security website.

Non U.S. Coursework
In order to have coursework from a non-U.S. college or University considered, a transcript evaluation from World Education Services (WES), or Josef Silny and Associates (JSA) must be submitted. Evaluations must be official and received by the College of Nursing in its original sealed envelope.

The applicant submitting coursework in English Composition of Speech from non-English speaking foreign schools must have a score of 550 or above (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).  Please use the University of Southern Nevada TOEFL code 446.3.

The College of Nursing reserves the right to limit the number of students admitted based upon faculty and clinical resources. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, handicap, marital status, or sexual orientation. The college seeks a diverse student body with demonstrated academic competency.
 

The College of Nursing seeks to admit a diverse student population with demonstrated academic competency and commitment to the profession of Nursing. In doing so, it follows standard policies and procedures for selecting and admitting applicants in a timely fashion.

The University of Southern Nevada (USN) is an equal opportunity educational institution in all of its activities. USN, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 403 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Sections 102 and 302 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, handicap or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. In compliance with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, USN does not discriminate on the basis of age, ethnic origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or because an individual is a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era, or because of a medical condition in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. Within the limits of the law, USN does not discriminate on the basis of citizenship. This non-discrimination policy covers admission, access, and service in the University programs and activities, and application for and treatment in University employment.