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Two Nevada universities are teaming up to offer an advanced nursing degree.

The University of Nevada, Reno and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas next fall will offer a 39-credit program for a doctor of nursing practice degree to prepare graduates for administrative positions.

The program will be offered online, with seven courses each taught by faculty at UNR and UNLV.

Patsy Ruchala, director of UNR's Orvis School of Nursing, says students will be required to come to the campus where they're enrolled for one week each academic year for orientation and projects.

Marc Johnson, UNR's provost, says the new program will help nurses take on higher leadership roles in hospitals, public health clinic and companies.