The leader in advanced practice nursing education
More than 60 years of experience training motivated, eager students.
Degree programs in the School of Nursing
New BSN to DNP specializations available!
We're proud to announce that our DNP program now offers Nurse Executive Clinical Nurse Leadership and Clinical Education Leadership specializations.
Preparing Nevada's nurses
About us
Founded in 1956, the Orvis School of Nursing (OSN) is the oldest school of nursing in the state and committed to serving the healthcare needs of the people of Nevada through excellence in teaching, research and service.
Meet the faculty
Our nursing faculty have hundreds of years of combined experience in nursing education and professional health care. Learn more about our faculty members today.
Resources for students
View helpful resources, including career guidance, student handbooks, and advising and scholarship information.
News from the Orvis School of Nursing
The University of Nevada, Reno Orvis School of Nursing ranks as top nursing program in the country
2023 National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX®) nursing graduate passing rates place the University at the top of the charts in the state and country
Orvis School of Nursing parades proudly at Northern Nevada Pride
Orvis School of Nursing has celebrated Northern Nevada Pride for another year, participating in the parade and festival
Health students participate in emergency management training
Organizational Resilience in partnership with Orvis School of Nursing and the School of Public Health have delivered disaster management training to health students.
The baccalaureate degree programs in nursing, master's degree programs in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice programs, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at the University of Nevada, Reno Orvis School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.