Build the skills and confidence to launch your nursing career.
In the three-year Unitek College Reno BSN program, you will engage with a career-focused curriculum that integrates online coursework with hands-on clinical training. Nursing theory is delivered in an asynchronous online format during the first four semesters, allowing students to complete foundational coursework with flexibility while progressing through the program. Core areas of study include adult health, maternal and newborn nursing, pediatrics, pharmacology, mental health, and leadership in nursing practice. This blended approach ensures graduates develop strong clinical judgment, technical proficiency, and professional readiness for RN licensure. Curriculum focus areas include:
The steps below outline the high-level steps most students complete when applying to the BSN program.
(virtual or in-person)
Begin the enrollment process.
Submit a copy of a government-issued ID and proof of high school diploma/GED.
Submit any previous college transcripts for free evaluation.
Score a minimum of at least 19 on the “Scholastic Level Exam – Q” (SLE-Q) and 58.7% on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).
Complete FAFSA and Financial Aid appointment.
Complete an interview with a program director.
Begin your scheduled classes.
Your training at the Reno, NV campus is geared toward real-world readiness. You will gain hands-on experience through modern simulation labs and collaborative learning spaces that mirror real clinical environments. Guided by dedicated nursing faculty, you’ll receive personalized instruction, NCLEX-RN exam preparation, and career support to help you transition smoothly into the workforce.
The program prepares you to deliver compassionate, high-quality care across a range of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.
At Unitek College in Reno, Nevada, nursing students have access to purpose-built learning environments designed to support success in the BSN program. Together, these campus amenities create a structured and supportive environment where BSN students at Unitek College in Reno can build the skills, confidence, and professional readiness required for a successful nursing career.
The Reno campus features dedicated nursing SIM and skills labs designed to replicate real healthcare environments. Students practice core nursing procedures in structured, hands-on settings using industry-standard equipment and patient-care stations that mirror hospital layouts. Labs are equipped with adult and pediatric mannequins, IV poles, enteral feeding pumps, blood pressure cuffs, scales, medication carts, and other essential clinical tools. These environments allow students to develop technical proficiency, critical thinking skills, and clinical confidence before entering supervised clinical rotations.
Virtual reality (VR) technology is integrated into the BSN program as an immersive learning tool. VR simulations allow students to engage in realistic patient-care scenarios, practice assessments, administer medications, and strengthen communication skills in a safe, controlled environment. This technology enhances clinical readiness by exposing students to situations that may not arise during scheduled clinical rotations.
Beyond clinical training areas, the Reno campus provides supportive academic spaces, including a Learning Resource Center, collaboration rooms for group study, and a student lounge. These areas are designed to promote focused learning, peer engagement, and academic support throughout the nursing program.
Conveniently located off the I-580 freeway, our Reno campus lies at the intersection of South Virginia Street and South McCarran Boulevard. Although we maintain ample parking for students and faculty, the campus lies within walking distance of public transportation and the Meadowood Mall. We are also located near a myriad of eateries, ranging from fast food to fine dining.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Unitek College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)…
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*These placement rates are based on program-specific and campus-specific data reported to our institutional accreditor(s) in 2024. While the figures shown here are not separately reported to our accreditor, they are derived from those outcomes. For full details by program and campus, please visit our Disclosures page.
