Health Sciences Program Requirements

Limited Entry Information

• Health Programs Orientation
• Instructions for Scheduling Appointments
• Limited Entry Workshop - Schedule
• Limited Entry Application and Policy
• Transfer Credit Evaluation Request
• TEAS Exam Information
• Health Sciences Substitution Request Form

Accepted Student Information

• Engelstad School of Health Sciences Handbook
• Background Check Requirements
• Background Check Registration
• CPR - BLS for Healthcare Providers
• Accident, Injuries & Illnesses
• Vaccine and TB Skin Test Information
• Physical Exam Form
• Student Training Agreement

General Information

• Professional Licensure Programs
• Health Programs Advising - FAQs
• ESHS Strategic Plan
• ESHS Academic Program Review
• Student Reinstatement Policy
• Student Reinstatement Process - Summer & Fall Deadline Date: May 22, 2023 at 5:00PM

New students to CSN planning to register for a Limited Entry Health Science program must complete the steps outlined on the Getting Started page.

Students ready to apply for a limited entry program must complete the application process.

Cardiorespiratory Sciences (Respiratory Therapy)

• Cardiorespiratory Sciences BAS Advising Sheet
• Important Information & Forms

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

• Medical Laboratory Scientist Advising Sheet - Spring (BAS)
• Medical Laboratory Scientist Advising Sheet - Fall (BAS)
• Medical Laboratory Technician Advising Sheet (AAS)
• Important Information & Forms

Dental Hygiene

• Dental Hygiene BS Advising Sheet
• Important Information & Forms

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography Advising Sheet - General Track (AAS)
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography Advising Sheet - Cardiac Track (AAS)
• Important Information & Forms

Health Information Technology

• Health Information Technology Advising Sheet (AAS)
• Medical Coding Advising Sheet (CA)
• Important Information & Forms

Nursing (LPN)

• Practical Nursing Advising Sheet (CA)
• Important Information & Forms

Nursing (LPN to RN Bridge)

• LPN to RN Bridge Advising Sheet - Fall (AAS)
• LPN to RN Bridge Advising Sheet - Spring (AAS)
• Important Information & Forms

Nursing (RN)

• Nursing (RN) Advising Sheet - Regular Track - Spring (AAS)
• Nursing (RN) Advising Sheet - Extended Track - Spring (AAS)
• Nursing (RN) Advising Sheet – Regular Track – Fall (AAS)
• Nursing (RN) Advising Sheet – Extended Track – Fall (AAS)
• Important Information & Forms

Ophthalmic Technology

• Ophthalmic Dispensing Advising Sheet (AAS)
• Important Information & Forms

Physical Therapist Assistant

• Physical Therapist Assistant Advising Sheet (AAS)
• Important Information & Forms

Radiation Therapy

• Radiation Therapy Advising Sheet - Las Vegas Track (AAS)
• Radiation Therapy Advising Sheet - Northern Nevada Track (AAS)
• Important Information & Forms

Surgical Technology

• Surgical Technology Advising Sheet - Las Vegas Track (AAS)
• Surgical Technology Advising Sheet - Northern Nevada Track (AAS)
• Important Information & Forms

Veterinary Nursing

• Veterinary Nursing Advising Sheet (AAS)
• Important Information & Forms

After becoming an admitted student to CSN, register for courses and/or contact the Program Director of the Open Entry Health Sciences Program of interest for advice on program requirements or program completion.

Note: Attending a Health Programs Orientation, meeting with a Health Programs Advisor, and attending the Limited Entry Workshop are not required for Open Entry Health Science Programs.

Central Sterile Technician

• Important Information & Forms
• Contact: Joshua Densford, SRGTech@csn.edu

Dental Assisting

• Important Information & Forms
• Contact: Alma Pineda, Alma.Pineda@csn.edu
• Interim Program Director: Patricia Clark, patricia.clark@csn.edu

Dental Hygiene Completion Program (BS)

• Important Information & Forms
• Contact: Alma Pineda, Alma.Pineda@csn.edu

Dental Science

• Important Information & Forms
• Contact: Alma Pineda, Alma.Pineda@csn.edu

Healthcare Documentation Specialist

• Important Information & Forms
• Program Director: Cassie Gentry,  cassie.gentry@csn.edu

Medical Assisting

• Important Information & Forms
• Program Director: Jessica Dycus, jessica.dycus@csn.edu

Nursing Assistant

• Important Information & Forms
• Program Director: Claudette Lachowicz, 702-651-5652, 702-651-5677

Nursing (Medic to LPN)

• Important Information & Forms
• Program Director: Evette Fuerniss, (702) 651-5438

Nursing (RN to BSN Bridge)

• Important Information & Forms
• Program Director: Kay Fontanilla, (702) 651-5985

Ophthalmic Technology

• Important Information & Forms
• Contact: Alma Pineda, Alma.Pineda@csn.edu
• Program Director: Scott Helkaa, scott.helkaa@csn.edu

Phlebotomy

• Important Information & Forms
• Contact: Alma Pineda, alma.pineda@csn.edu
• Lead Professor: Pat Armour, patricia.armour@csn.edu
• Program Director: Heidi Schneiter, heidi.schneiter@csn.edu