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MSN Nursing at University of Nevada, Reno

University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Nursing is a fully online program for BSN-prepared nurses, offered nationwide. The school coordinates and secures all clinical placements for students.

Faculty: Orvis School of Nursing  |  Department: Orvis School of Nursing  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

Students choose one of seven specializations: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP, Clinical Nurse Leader, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, Pediatric Acute Care NP, or Psychiatric-Mental Health NP. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Career pathways

Advanced practice nursing, clinical leadership and nursing education roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BSN-prepared nurses. University of Nevada, Reno Graduate School requirements apply (domestic applicants): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75 for a master's degree.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms are Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 for most programmes; several programmes (for example MPH, PhD Public Health, MSW on campus, DPT) accept Fall applicants only.

Graduate application fee is $60 for domestic students and $95 for international students. Applications are submitted by programme through TargetX, GradCAS, BusinessCAS, SOPHAS or EngineeringCAS as listed on the Graduate School apply page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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