Getting Started

All students pursuing a Limited Entry Program must complete a Health Programs Orientation (HPO). It is currently offered in person and online.

Online Option: The online HPO takes about 45 minutes to complete and it can be taken at any time at your own pace.
Please click here to access the online orientation.

In Person Option: The in-person HPO lasts approximately an hour and a half and check-in begins 30 minutes prior to the start time. Space is limited due to room capacities so be sure to arrive early.
Please click here to access the orientation schedule.

This appointment is essential to develop a plan of study and to discuss prerequisites, additional general education courses, transfer credits, etc. Appointments are available on all three campuses and can be scheduled online here.

Note: You must attend Health Programs Orientation prior to meeting with a Health Programs Advisor. If you have not attended orientation, your appointment will be canceled.

It is important to meet with a Health Programs Advisor every semester to review your Individual Program of Study (IPS) and to verify that you have completed all necessary prerequisites before applying to your specified Limited Entry Health Sciences Program.

Complete a mandatory Limited Entry Workshop (LEW) prior to submitting your Limited Entry Application and prior to scheduling any appointments with the Limited Entry Coordinator.

To complete the Limited Entry Workshop in person, please visit: Limited Entry Workshop - Schedule.

To complete the Limited Entry Workshop online, please submit a request via email with your full name, NSHE ID#, and email as it is listed in your MyCSN.  NOTE: You must have a current and active Canvas account to participate in the Online LEW.  If your Canvas account is not active, you will be required to participate in the in-person LEW.

Make sure to print the quiz results to submit with your Limited Entry Application.  You must complete a minimum of 8 out of the 10 questions correctly.

NOTE: If all the above-mentioned steps are not completed, your application will not be accepted in the Limited Entry Office, nor will it be considered during the program’s Limited Entry Selection Process.

Log in to MyCSN and pay for the Limited Entry Application. Please read these instructions for more information on how to pay this fee: Limited Entry Application Fee Instructions

Note: An application fee of $20.00 will be required for each Limited Entry Application submitted.

Learn more information on the Limited Entry Admissions Process and complete the Limited Entry Application and Handbook.

Complete and submit your Limited Entry Application for review prior to the program’s application deadline. You may schedule an appointment with the Limited Entry Coordinator to discuss your application.

Applications must be submitted to the Limited Entry Office one week in advance to your scheduled appointment.  Please be aware of the application deadline for the program you have chosen and submit your application early.

Once you have been accepted into the Health Sciences Program of your choice, please contact the Program Director or designee for additional advising.

If you were not accepted into the Health Sciences Program of your choice and have questions or concerns, please contact the Limited Entry Programs Coordinator at 702-651-5633 or schedule an appointment to discuss any concerns.

Central Sterile Technician

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

Healthcare Documentation Specialist

• Important Information & Forms
• Program Director: Lorraine Brown, Lorraine Brown

Medical Assisting

• Important Information & Forms
• Program Director: Jessica Dycus, Jessica Dycus

Dental Assisting

• Important Information & Forms
• Program Director: Michelle Vargas, Michelle Vargas

Dental Science

• Important Information & Forms
• Contact: Logan-Ashley Kisner, Logan-Ashley Kisner

Ophthalmic Dispensing, Optical Laboratory Technician, Contact Lens Training

• Important Information & Forms
• Contact: Dwynwen Davies, Dwynwen Davies
• Program Director: Scott Helkaa, Scott Helkaa

Phlebotomy

• Important Information & Forms
• Contact: Alma Pineda, Alma Pineda
• Lead Professor: Pat Armour, Pat Armour
• Program Director: Heidi Schneiter, Heidi Schneiter

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: Dr. Emelda Jones, 702-651-7529