Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about the differences between an LPN school and a BSN school, as well as other FAQs from prospective students here at our Arizona College of Nursing – Las Vegas campus.

LPN School vs BSN School: What is the difference?

It is important to understand the differences between an LPN school and a BSN school. These factors can impact your nursing career path and your educational roadmap. Our campus leaders and experienced professionals are here to help you every step of your journey. CLICK HERE to read our latest blog article detailing the differences between an LPN school and a BSN school.

Other Frequently Asked Questions At Our Las Vegas Nursing College

What are the requirements to become an RN in Las Vegas, Nevada?

Nevada, like other states, sets minimum education and examination requirements for licensure. When a person has completed an approved diploma or degree program and passed the licensing examination, they are eligible for licensure (provided there are no disqualifiers).

Source: https://www.nursinglicensure.org/nursing-paths/rn-nevada.html

How much do RNs in Nevada make?

Registered Nurses in NV have a median salary of $79,360 per year.

As you will be newly entering the workforce, it’s important to know that you will likely not start at the median rate but would likely increase your earnings with experience.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that Registered Nurses in NV range from a low rate of $61,790 per year, to the highest-paid Nurses earning as much as $119,530 per year.

Updated 2022. Source: https://www.onetonline.org/link/localwages/29-1141.00?st=NV

What kinds of jobs are there for RNs?

Registered nurses held about 3.1 million jobs in 2020.

The largest employers of registered nurses were as follows:

Hospitals (61%)

Ambulatory healthcare services (18%)

Nursing and residential care facilities (6%)

Government (5%)

Educational services; state, local, and private (3%)

Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm#tab-3

Does Arizona College accept transfer credits?

We make it easy to apply for transfer credit. You’ll need to request two things from your previous institution(s):

An official transcript
A copy of the course catalog

Does Arizona College offer financial aid?

Arizona College accepts numerous types of financial aid. Students may be eligible for a wide variety of options, including but not limited to:

Federal student loans (payments can begin after you’re done with school)
Federal PELL and SEOG grants (do not have to be repaid)
State-based grant programs (do not have to be repaid)
Work-study (on-campus employment)
Private educational loans
Military veteran educational benefits (available at some campuses)

Read more about financial aid at Arizona College.

Does Arizona College offer night classes?

Yes. While every student’s schedule may vary due to prior academic experience, you’ll start your BSN degree program with evening general education courses. In addition, some general education courses are offered in a convenient on-campus/online hybrid format.

We offer general education courses in the evening because we know students are busy and often can’t immediately change their entire schedule when starting Nursing school.

Once you begin your Core Nursing courses, your schedule will shift to daytime classes.