Health Sciences Program Requirements

Health Sciences Building

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)

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Dental Hygiene

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Funeral Services Program (AAS)

Health Information Technology

Nursing (LPN)

Nursing (RN)

Ophthalmic Technology

Physical Therapist Assistant

Radiation Therapy

Surgical Technology

Veterinary Nursing

Some open entry programs have specific entry requirements which may include an application process. Carefully review your program’s advising materials and website for information and/or instructions.

Note: Completing 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.

Sterile Processing Technician
(Application process required)

Dental Assisting

Dental Hygiene Completion Program (BS)

Dental Science

Healthcare Documentation Specialist

Medical Assisting
(Application process required)

Nursing Assistant

Nursing (LPN to RN Bridge)
(Application process required)

Nursing (Medic to LPN)
(Application process required)

Nursing (RN to BSN)

Ophthalmic Technology

Phlebotomy
(Application process required)

Option 1: Schedule an appointment via the HPA WCOnline scheduler.
NOTE: If not yet done, the Health Programs Orientation (HPO) must be completed prior to scheduling an appointment.
An appointment with a Health Programs Advisor (HPA) is required:

• To be eligible to apply to a CSN Limited Entry health program
• For Individual Plans of Study (long-term planning)
• For Financial Aid SAP Appeals & Reinstatements
• For Academic Suspension Appeals
• For letters or plans for scholarships


Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to schedule an appointment
Click here for HPA Financial Aid SAP Appeal Process & Information

Option 2: Health Programs Express Advising
HPA Express Advising via CoyoteQ is available both on campus and by phone on a first-come, first-served basis at all HPA Offices on Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. These 15-minute sessions are to answer quick questions, lift advising holds, basic review of transcripts, and provide basic information or instructions. Financial Aid and Academic Suspension appeals WILL NOT be completed.

NOTE: The line may require a wait time of an hour or more and is subject to close due to staffing constraints or high demand.

IMPORTANT: HPA Express Advising WILL NOT satisfy the mandatory meeting with an HPA to be eligible to apply to a CSN Limited Entry health program.

Health Programs Advising Office Locations:

W. Charleston, lobby of Bldg. K
N. Las Vegas, Main Bldg., Ste. E. rm. 204
Henderson, Bldg. H rm. 234

Contact us: HealthPrograms@csn.edu or 702.651.5468
 

If you are pursuing a CSN ESHS health program and facing challenges that interfere with your progress or program completion, we may have resources and services available to assist you. Please contact the Engelstad School of Health Science's Retention Specialist, Marlene Drake, for assistance. Marlene can be reached by phone at 702-651-5054, or via email at marlene.drake@csn.edu.

Changed Your Mind?

If after beginning a Health Sciences Program you decide you no longer would like to pursue any Health Science program, please review the following options:

If you have any questions regarding our programs or processes, please contact one of our Health Programs Advisement Offices.

  • Charleston Campus: (702) 651-5885, Building K Lobby
  • North Las Vegas Campus: (702) 651-4415, Main Building Room E204
  • Henderson Campus: (702) 651-3563, Building H Room 234
  • or email us at HealthPrograms@csn.edu.

If you have any questions regarding our programs or processes, please contact one of our Health Programs Advisement Offices.

  • Charleston Campus: (702) 651-5885, Building K Lobby
  • North Las Vegas Campus: (702) 651-4415, Main Building Room E204
  • Henderson Campus: (702) 651-3563, Building H Room 234
  • or email us at HealthPrograms@csn.edu.

Upcoming Events

First Year Experience (FYE) Registration Events:

Need course recommendations? Meet with a Health Programs Advisor at an FYE Registration Event, held before the start of each semester.

For more details, visit: https://www.csn.edu/fye-registration-events

Note: This is for first-time college students. Appeals and transfer credit evaluations are not completed during these events.