University of Nevada-Reno nursing
Reno, Nevada · Public. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 96.3% · CCNE accredited.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 96.3%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN Degree) | Reno | Full Approval | 96.3% (2025, 162 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 138 |
| 2015 | 145 |
| 2016 | 191 |
| 2017 | 194 |
| 2018 | 185 |
| 2019 | 196 |
| 2020 | 210 |
| 2021 | 242 |
| 2022 | 239 |
| 2023 | 259 |
| 2024 | 265 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 193 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | 37 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | 22 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Post-master's certificate | 6 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3821 | Post-master's certificate | 4 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Post-master's certificate | 2 |
| Pediatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3809 | Post-master's certificate | 1 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
| Clinical Nurse Leader 51.3820 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Faculty
40 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Stephanie DeBoorPh.D., APRN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, AACN LANP Fellow
- Molly KokengePh.D., RN, CNL, CEN
- Shannon RichardPh.D., R.N., CEN, CNE, CHSE
- Diane AndersonDNP, MPH, RN, CNEAssistant Professor
- Randi Arias-FontenotPh.D., RNAssistant Professor
- Sheryl BennettDNP, RN, CNL, CNEn, NCSN
- Samantha BestMSN, RNLecturer II
- Carrie BreakellMSN, RNLecturer II
- Jasen R. BrooksMSN, R.N., CNLLecturer II, Director of Identity and Cultural Engagement
- Kim BuellMSN, RN, CPENLecturer II
- Shannon BurlesonPh.D., R.N., CCRNAssistant Professor
- Sandra CalderonPh.D., RN, FNP-CAssistant Professor
- Vania C. Carter-StraussMSN, APRN, FNP-BC
- Elizabeth CookMSN, RN, CCRNLecturer II
- Christina CossMSN, APRN, FNP-BCLecturer II
- Christine CrosbyMSN, RNLecturer II
- Stacy DemitropoulosDNP, R.N., OCNAssociate Professor
- Shile EguenMSN, MPH, APRN, FNP-BCLecturer II
- Jacqueline FerdowsaliDNP, AGACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, AACN LANP FellowProfessor, AGACNP Track Leader
- Roger GreenDNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C, FAANPAssociate Professor
- Jessie HeronMSN, RN, CCRNLecturer II
- Carrie HintzProfessor
- Amy KhanMSN, R.N.Lecturer II, OSNA Advisor
- Haley McNeilMSN, R.N., CHSEDirector of Simulation | Lecturer II
- Amy MillsapsMSN, RN, CPNLecturer II
- Kerrie MooreDirector of Development, Orvis School of Nursing
- Patricia OzunaDNP, CPNP-ACAssistant Professor; PNP-AC Track Leader
- Cassandra PadgettMSN, RN, VA-BC
- Megan PrattDNP, APRN, FNP-BC, GS-CAssociate Professor, Family Nurse Practitioner Track Leader
- Heather ReardonDNP, RNAssistant Professor
- Caroline SamirMSN, RNLecturer II
- Julie SawyerMSN, RN, RHNCLecturer II/ BSN Lake Tahoe Track Leader
- Irene Jen SchillerMSN, RNLecturer II
- Deborah Lowell ShindellPh.D., FNP-BC, CNEAssociate Professor
- Pauline StoltznerPh.D., MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNPAssistant Professor
- Lisa ThomasPh.D., RN, CNE, FAANProfessor, RN/BSN Track Leader
- Andrea ThompsonMSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, PMH-CLecturer II
- Theresa WattsPh.D., MPH, RN, CPHAssociate Professor
- Hannah WinderMSN, RNLecturer II
- Suchawadee YimmeePh.D., RNAssistant Professor
Source: school nursing faculty page
From University of Nevada-Reno’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at University of Nevada, Reno Orvis School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education .”
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Clinical placements
“Unlike many nursing programs, we arrange all clinical placements for our graduate students, ensuring high-quality, faculty-guided experiences that meet each program’s specific requirements.”
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