Touro University Nevada

Touro University Nevada is a non-profit independent institution of higher and professional education under Jewish sponsorship, established to perpetuate and enrich the Jewish heritage and to serve the larger community in keeping with the Judaic commitment to social justice, intellectual pursuit and service to humanity.

The School of Nursing

A regional needs assessment indicated a looming crisis in the availability of nurses to provide care in southern Nevada for the burgeoning population, many of whom are of retirement age. A strategic plan was implemented to provide Clark County with a nursing school that would provide undergraduate and graduate-level education for students who want to further their education. The School of Nursing prepares highly competent, qualified and caring nurses who meet the health needs and expectations of individuals, families, communities and the profession.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

This program prepares nurses as generalists in clinical practice, building on the student's knowledge in sciences, humanities, and liberal arts. Educational experiences are designed to promote scientific inquiry, creative thinking, and personal development. This program provides a foundation for graduate education at the master's and doctoral levels.

Features:

• Admittance of students who have completed 60 units of general education and meet the prerequisite requirements
• 4 semesters, year-round program
• 60 semester credits
• Awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
• Eligible to sit for NCLEX exam for registered nurses

Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

This program is designed for talented students who have earned a non-nursing baccalaureate degree and wish to enter the nursing profession as well as seeking to advance their professional role at the master's level. Students complete the requirements to be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) to be licensed as a registered nurse in four semesters (60 credits). Students will continue to complete their master's degree in nursing in 3 additional semesters of full-time study or the equivalent.

Features:

• Admittance of students who hold a baccalaureate degree in another discipline other than nursing
• 7 semesters, year-round program
• 92 semester credits
• Awarded Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degrees.
• Eligible to sit for NCLEX-RN exam for registered nurses

RN-BSN

This program provides students the opportunity to expand the knowledge, competencies and attitudes of the professional nurse by enhancing skills in applying nursing process with individuals, families, and groups in a variety of settings. The program emphasizes basic research, community health, and management and leadership skills.

Features:

• Admittance of students who have completed 60 units of general education and meet prerequisite requirements
• 3 semesters, year-around program which is web-enhanced
• 32 semester credits
• •Full-time and part-time options
• Awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
• Online Option

BSN-MSN

This program prepares the nurse as a generalist. The learner's practice and the discipline of nursing are enhanced by applying evidence based strategy of inquiry when examining and testing nursing knowledge. The clinical core and essential didactic courses provide the nurse with the foundation to continue academic study as a nurse practitioner or a clinical nurse specialist. Graduates are prepared for the transition into doctoral study. Additional courses are available for students seeking preparation for a role in academia.

Features:

• Admittance of students who are licensed as registered nurses and who hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a related field
• 3 Semesters, year-round program.
• 32 semester credits
• Awarded a Master of Science in Nursing degree
• Part-time options are available
• Web enhanced/one day a week

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

This program enhances the preparation and abilities of advanced practice nurses, while providing a non-research intensive option for obtaining a terminal degree. Students complete required core courses and a flexible practice component that tailors the program towards specialty interests of either education, clinical practice or administration.

• Admittance of students who are licensed as Registered Nurses and who hold a master's degree conferred by a nationally accredited or approved program.
• Minimum 39 semester credits
• Full and part-time options
• Distance education delivery model

Information

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