College of Southern Nevada

RDH

Dental Hygiene

Tuition: $4,110
Accreditor: CODA

Application deadline Feb 1, 2027

DMS

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Tuition: $4,110
Accreditor: CAAHEP

Application deadline Feb 1, 2027

LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tuition: $4,110
Licensure pass rate (2025): 92.3%

Application deadline Nov 1, 2026

ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tuition: $4,110
Licensure pass rate (2024): 96.61%

Application deadline Mar 1, 2027

BSN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tuition: $4,110
Accreditor: ACEN

Application dates: check with school

Paths to this school

Explore starting credentials and the steps toward these programs.

CMA LPN

Medication Aide to LPN

Your medication administration experience counts. Bridge from certified medication aide into practical nursing and full LPN licensure.

1 year

CNA LPN

CNA to LPN

Step up from nursing assistant to licensed practical nurse. The fastest license upgrade in nursing, and the standard bridge toward RN.

1 year

CNA DMS

CNA to Sonographer

Build on direct patient care to enter diagnostic medical sonography, one of the highest-paid imaging careers.

2 years

CNA RRT

CNA to Respiratory Therapist

Move from bedside care into respiratory therapy with an associate degree and RRT credential.

2 years

DA RDH

Dental Assistant to Dental Hygienist

Use your chairside experience to enter a dental hygiene program and double your earning power.

2 years

LPN ADN

LPN to RN Bridge

Advance from practical nursing to RN with bridge programs that credit your LPN coursework.

18 months

CNA BSN

CNA to BSN

Bridge from frontline care to a four-year nursing degree, with your patient-care hours working for you.

4 years

CNA ADN

CNA to ADN (Registered Nurse)

Turn your CNA experience into an associate nursing degree. The fastest route to RN licensure.

2 years

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Student societies

Clubs and associations for nursing and pre-nursing students here.

Chapter

CSN Student Nurses' Association (SNA)

Statewide

Nevada Nursing Student Association (NVNSA) Open to nursing students across Nevada

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Student resources Career planning, funding and application tools

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Career Planning

2 tools

Career Assessment

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Career Clusters

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Financial Planning

1 tool

Paid Sponsorships

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Career Development

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Resume Builder

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Certification Finder

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Mock Interviews

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Job Search

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Research Opportunities

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General

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Advisors

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