The UNLV School of Nursing’s online BSN to DNP program has been ranked #16 among the 20 Best Online BSN to DNP Programs for 2026-2027 by DNPPrograms.com, a national research site covering Doctor of Nursing Practice education.
The ranking uses a methodology that evaluates academic reputation, admissions selectivity, student completion rates, and financial considerations. As a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), UNLV Nursing met the accreditation standard required for ranking eligibility, alongside programs accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). 
The School’s graduate portfolio spans direct-entry and advanced practice nursing, psychiatric mental health, and doctoral study through the DNP and Ph.D., preparing nurses for roles in clinical practice, leadership, and research.
Learn more about the UNLV Nursing’s graduate programs or the DNPPrograms.com ranking.