A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Career outlook
Employers hire licensed practical nurses to provide basic patient care such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with daily needs under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
Getting in
What College of Southern Nevada asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examTEAS
Minimum GPA2.5
Application fee$20
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Transcripts
Prerequisite courses
Background check
Immunizations
CPR certification
Health insurance
Limited Entry program: $20 non-refundable fee per program, mandatory Limited Entry workshop and a Health Programs Advisor meeting within 2 years; TEAS total score of at least 60% (valid 6 years) with selection points for BIOL 223/224, health credentials or paid experience, prior degrees and community service. New Spring 2027 cohort deadline is November 1, 2026 (fall cohort deadline on the program deadline page); accepted students must show CPR, health insurance, immunizations, negative TB test and a physical.
