MSN Degree Programs in Nevada

Nurses that decide to pursue their Master’s in Nursing in Nevada open themselves up to a whole new array of career possibilities. Generally, such nurses have been working in their field for a year or more, have a bachelor’s education, and may be ready to become more specialized in a particular area. Some of these specialty areas include, but are not limited to, advance practice nursing, nurse educators, nurse administrators or managers, and various roles within the confines of public or community health.

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Generally, MSN programs in Nevada focus on further developing the nurses role as leaders within their communities. Curriculums at schools vary depending upon the specialty
chosen, but often include areas of study such as nursing research, ethics, nursing theory, public policy, and development of leadership and management skills.

Online Nursing Master’s Degree Programs Offered in Nevada

Enrollment in nursing master’s degree programs has increased dramatically over the past several years. There are a limited amount of on-campus MSN programs offered in Nevada. To help meet demands, many highly reputable universities have created online MSN programs for current registered nurses that have a BSN. Nurses in Nevada will find a number of accredited online Master’s in Nursing programs to choose from. Some programs, particularly those that specialize in an area of advance practice nursing such as a nurse practitioner, will also require completion of a clinical precept. Such precepts can often be arranged at a health care facility within or nearby the town in which you currently reside.

In addition to having extended opportunities within their field, nurses with their MSN most likely will have higher salary potential. For instance, according to
the Advance for Nurses Salary Survey in 2009, nurses with their master’s in nursing in Nevada will make an average of $46.50 per hour compared to $33.50 per hour for those with their BSN. Salaries will vary and are often dependent upon factors such as your employer, specialty, experience, and where you actually live and work. Explore the programs below and request information from those that you feel will fit your needs to learn more.

Campus Based Master’s Programs in Nevada

Touro University Nevada School of Nursing

The School of Nursing holds full approval status granted by the Nevada State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Programs Offered: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), RN to BSN (Fully Online), BSN – MSN, DNP

Touro University Nevada School of Nursing,
874 American Pacific Drive,
Henderson, NV 89014

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Program Offered: MSN- FNP Track, Pediatric NP Track

Contact Information:
University of Nevada Las Vegas
4505 Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, Nevada 89154
PH: 702-895-3360

University of Nevada, Reno – Orvis School of Nursing

Program Offered: MSN- FNP Track

Contact Information:
University of Nevada Reno
College of Human & Community Sciences
Reno, Nevada 89557-0052
PH: 775-784-6841

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