Top Nursing Schools in Nevada
This page lists 14 schools in Nevada that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 2 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 6 associate degree (ADN), 11 bachelor's (BSN), 4 master's and 1 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 7 public, 2 private nonprofit and 5 private for-profit. 12 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Las Vegas (6), Henderson (3) and Reno (3).
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory
Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (14)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Private for-profit | BSN | — |
| Carrington College-Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Private for-profit | ADN | ACEN |
| Carrington College-Reno | Reno, NV | Private for-profit | ADN | ACEN |
| Chamberlain University-Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | Private for-profit | BSN | — |
| College of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Great Basin College | Elko, NV | Public | CNA, ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Las Vegas College | Las Vegas, NV | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, BSN | ACEN |
| Nevada State University | Henderson, NV | Public | BSN | CCNE |
| Roseman University of Health Sciences | Henderson, NV | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-FNP | CCNE |
| Touro University Nevada | Henderson, NV | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP | CCNE |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | Reno, NV | Public | CNA, ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert-PMHNP, PhD | CCNE |
| University of Nevada-Reno | Reno, NV | Public | BSN, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Western Nevada College | Carson City, NV | Public | ADN | ACEN |
Before you apply in Nevada
- Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
- Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
- Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Nevada. See online coursework and clinical requirements.