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.
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.
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.
Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
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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
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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
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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)
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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
