Practical Nursing (PN) Program in Reno, Nevada

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    About the PN Program in Reno
    The Practical Nursing program at Unitek College’s Reno campus is an ideal pathway for students who want to join the healthcare field sooner while gaining strong, career-ready skills. This program blends classroom instruction with hands-on training rooted in Jean Watson’s Caritas Principles, emphasizing compassionate, patient-centered care alongside clinical skill development. Students can choose between a full-time day program that can be completed in as few as 12 months or a part-time evening program that takes approximately 75 weeks (about 19 months), offering flexibility for different schedules. Throughout the program, students build practical experience through on-campus skills labs, high-fidelity simulation, and VR-enhanced training, then apply those skills during supervised clinical rotations in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community-based care environments. Guided by experienced nursing instructors, students develop confidence, strengthen clinical judgment, and prepare for real-world patient care.
    NCLEX PASSING ASSISTANCE
    2024 NCLEX-PN PASS RATE 93.02% Source: Nevada State Board of Nursing
    CAREER-FOCUSED TRAINING
    PN Graduate Placement Rate 97%* Note: Valid until next reporting cycle. Contains combined program data.
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    Prepare for your career through a program designed to uphold rigorous nursing education standards. The Unitek College Practical Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. 202-909-2487
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    What you'll learn.

    The Practical Nursing program at Unitek College in Reno prepares you with the hands-on skills, clinical reasoning, and licensure readiness needed to excel as an LPN. With a curriculum built around real clinical experiences, simulation practice, and supportive instruction, you’ll gain the foundation required to provide high-quality care in today’s fast-paced healthcare settings.

    Monitor patient health metrics and vital signs.
    Record patient medical histories and maintain documentation.
    Deliver primary nursing care to patients.
    Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and doctors.
    Perform as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
    Develop critical thinking and crisis resolution skills during emergencies.
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    Admissions Requirements for the Reno PN Program

    These steps represent a general overview of the admissions process and reflect the typical path most students follow when enrolling.

    Meet with admissions (virtual or in person)

    Submit copy of a government-issued ID and proof of high school diploma/GED

    Clear criminal background check

    Complete an interview with a program director

    Complete prerequisite requirement

    Begin enrollment processes

    Complete FAFSA and financial aid appointment

    Start classes

    Practical Nursing Program with a Career-Driven Curriculum

    At Reno, your Practical Nursing training is designed to develop true workforce readiness from day one. While preparing for the NCLEX-PN, you’ll gain hands-on experience, strengthen your clinical judgment, and build the practical capabilities required of a confident, career-ready LPN. With an emphasis on real clinical experience and applied learning, the program equips you with the skills healthcare employers value most.

    Core Nursing Subjects:

    Nursing Fundamentals – Theory
    Nursing Fundamentals – Clinical/Skills
    Introduction to Pharmacology
    Medical-Surgical – Theory
    Medical-Surgical – Clinical
    Maternal and Newborn
    Pediatrics
    Mental Health
    Professional Caring in Practical Nursing

    By the time I finished at Unitek, I scheduled and took my NCLEX within a month. I passed on my first time, all thanks to Unitek.

    Almoss M. Unitek College Graduate

    I really appreciate the care and effort that was put in by Career Services. Towards the end of the program, I was beginning to feel some doubts about getting a job, but the whole process (with mock interviews) made me feel a lot more confident.

    Victoria G. Unitek College Graduate
    Guiding you from classroom to career.
    At Unitek College, we offer career development and employment assistance to all our students and graduates. We are committed to helping our students find career opportunities that achieve their goals. A team of Career Service experts is available to help you learn valuable job-searching skills and obtain employment in your chosen area.
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    Excell in a hands-on learning environment.
    Students at our Concord campus benefit from a truly immersive learning experience. Here, you can develop your skills in the types of real-world settings you might encounter in your future job. Our clinical simulations and hands-on labs provide a safe environment for students to advance their knowledge, hone their professional skills, and learn from their mistakes under the supervision of experienced professionals.
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    Reno, NV Campus

    5250 South Virginia St
    Suite 110
    Reno, NV 89502

    (888) 725-5641

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    Accreditation

    The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Unitek College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)...

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