OpenFieldNevada State · Henderson, Nevada, United States
Nevada State University is a four-year comprehensive public institution in Henderson, Nevada, and part of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). Recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) celebrated for nursing, education, and speech-language pathology.
Nevada State University features the School of Nursing, School of Education, and School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business. Key facilities include the Dawson Building, the Glenn and Ande Christenson School of Education building, and advanced simulation healthcare suites.
Undergraduate admissions evaluate high school unweighted GPA (minimum 2.5 automatic admission) with test-optional policies. Nursing and Speech-Language Pathology programs have competitive secondary application requirements.
CAA-accredited clinical graduate program training speech-language pathologists in neurogenic communication disorders, pediatric speech therapy, and clinical dysphagia management.
Prepares aspiring school principals and instructional leaders in educational law, curriculum equity, school budgeting, and bilingual family engagement.
Renowned nursing program featuring 12,000 square feet of high-fidelity simulation labs and acute care rotations across southern Nevada hospital systems.
Curriculum combining algorithmic programming, applied statistics, machine learning models, data visualization, and cloud database queries.
Hands-on ecological curriculum investigating Mojave Desert water hydrology, renewable solar infrastructure impact, soil conservation, and GIS mapping.
NSU's premier scholarship honoring incoming freshmen who embody academic excellence, first-generation achievement, and dedication to Nevada's communities.
President of Nevada State University
Office of the President
Dr. DeRionne P. Pollard serves as the 8th President of Nevada State University, leading its historic legislative transition to university status and driving equ...
View researcher profile ↗Dean of the School of Nursing
School of Nursing
Dr. June Eastridge directs nursing academic programs with research focusing on clinical healthcare simulation fidelity, nursing student retention, and hospital ...
View researcher profile ↗Associate Professor of Psychology
Department of Social Sciences
Dr. Laura Naumann investigates social and personality psychology, first-generation collegiate belonging, and identity development among diverse student cohorts....
View researcher profile ↗OpenField is an independent research platform not officially affiliated with Nevada State University. Information reflects public documentation reviewed on 2026-10-16. Students must verify application deadlines, fee structures, and prerequisite details directly with official university admissions departments before applying.
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