UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

The 'University of Southern Nevada' (USN) is a university located in the city of Henderson, Nevada with satellite campus located in South Jordan, Utah. The university is a graduate-only institution, and offers a doctoral degree in pharmacy, a bachelor's degree in nursing and the Master of Business Administration degree.
The University of Southern Nevada was originally called the Nevada College of Pharmacy and enrolled its first class in January 2001. The University was founded by Dr. Harry Rosenberg who also was involved with the formation of Western University College of Pharmacy. USN College of Pharmacy is unique in that it utilizes a block system in which students focus on one topic at a time (rather than enrolling in multiple courses concurrently). It is also one of only a few doctor of pharmacy programs that allows students to complete all of their degree requirements in three years.
The University of Southern Nevada is licensed to operate in the State of Nevada by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education.
1820 East Sahara Ave, Suite 111
Las Vegas NV 89104
Tel: (702) 486-7330
Fax: (702) 486-7340
Web site: www.cpe.state.nv.us.
The State of Utah Department of Commerce has issued an exemption from registration requirements in that state.
The University of Southern Nevada has been granted Candidate status by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Candidacy is not accreditation nor does it ensure eventual accreditation. Candidate for Accreditation is a status of affiliation with the Commission which indicates that the institution has achieved initial recognition and is progressing toward accreditation.
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Ave. N. E., Suite 100
Redmond, WA 98052
Tel: (425) 558-4224
Fax: (425) 376-0596
The University of Southern Nevada College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500
Chicago, IL 60602-5109
Tel: (312) 664-3575, 800-533-3606;
Fax: (312) 664-4652
Web site: www.acpe-accredit.org.
ACPE accredits Doctor of Pharmacy programs offered by Colleges and Schools in the United States and selected non-U.S. sites.
Questions regarding eligibility for licensure as a pharmacist in Nevada should be directed to:
Executive Secretary
Nevada State Board of Pharmacy
555 Double Eagle Court, Suite 1100
Reno, NV 89521-2957
Questions regarding eligibility for licensure as a pharmacist in Utah should be directed to:
Utah Division of Professional Licensing
160 E. 300 South
P.O. Box 146741
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741
The College of Pharmacy has an institutional membership in the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP).
The College of Nursing has been granted Provision Approval status by the Nevada State Board of Nursing. For more information on becoming a registered nurse, please contact:
Nevada State Board of Nursing
5011 Meadowood Mall Way, Suite 201
Reno, NV 89502-6547
Tel: (888) 590-6726
Fax: (775) 688-2628
2500 W. Sahara Avenue, Suite 207
Las Vegas, NV 89102-4392
Tel: (702) 486-5800
Fax: (702) 486-5803
The College of Nursing has been granted Candidacy Status by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC). Candidacy status does not guarantee that a program will achieve accreditation, which is granted by the Commission after an accreditation review including a visit by a team of trained site visitors.

NLNAC
61 Broadway, 33rd Floor
New York, NY 10006
Tel: (800) 669-1656;
Fax: (212) 812-0390
Decisions concerning eligibility for licensure, by examination or reciprocity, reside with the respective state boards in accordance with their state statutes and administrative rules.

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External links

★ University of Southern Nevada homepage

★ USN Student Catalog

★ Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education

★ Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

★ Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

★ National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission