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Program Description

The Utah Tech University (Utah Tech) associate of applied science degree in nursing (AASN) program has two options: the Paramedic to RN bridge program and the the licensed practical nurse (LPN) to RN bridge program. Each option offers a path toward an associate degree (AAS) and registered nursing licensure. Currently, 24-36 students are admitted each fall and spring semester.

After graduation, students are eligible to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing licensure exam (NCLEX-RN) to become a licensed registered nurse. In addition, students may continue their nursing education in Utah Techs online RN-BSN program.

Accreditation

The associate degree in nursing program at Utah Tech has been accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) since 2004.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Inc.
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000

www.acenursing.org 

Admission Requirements

Admission Criteria for the Paramedic to RN Program:

  1. Unencumbered Utah or National Paramedic Registry Certification.
  2. All pre-requisite and general education courses must be completed prior to beginning the nursing program.
  3. All pre-requisite and general education courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
  4. Minimum GPA of 3.0 for core paramedic courses.
  5. If graduation was more than three years ago, paramedics must have 1000 hours documented paramedic work experience within the last three year

Admission Criteria for the LPN to RN Program:

  1. Unencumbered LPN License in Utah.
  2. All pre-requisite  courses must be completed prior to beginning the nursing program.
  3. All pre-requisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher (general education courses must be completed prior to beginning the nursing program. Applicants may apply while completing prerequisite courses but they must all be completed before the start of the program.)
  4. All pre-requisite  and general education courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
  5. If graduation was more than three years ago, LPN's must have 1000 hours documented LPN work experience within the last three years.
  6. All applicants must take the HESI A2 Exam within the last 12 months from the time of application

Program Requirements

64-68 credits

Prerequisite Requirements:
Paramedic License or LPN License20
BIOL 2320Human Anatomy 13
BIOL 2420Human Physiology 23
CHEM 1150Integrated Chemistry for Health Sciences (PS) 34
or CHEM 1110 Elementary General/Organic Chemistry (PS)
ENGL 1010Introduction to Writing (EN)3
PSY 1100Human Development Through Lifespan (SS, GC) (make this a co-req)3
or FSHD 1500 Human Development Lifespan (SS, GC)
MATH 1030Quantitative Reasoning (MA) 43-4
or MATH 1040 Introduction to Statistics (MA)
or MATH 1050 College Algebra / Pre-Calculus (MA)
1

BIOL 2325 is a co-requisite to BIOL 2320 but is not required for program admission.

2

BIOL 2425 is a co-requisite to BIOL 2420 but is not required for program admission.

3

CHEM 1155 and CHEM 1115 are co-requisite to CHEM 1150 and CHEM 1110 respectively, but neither is required for program admission. If students plan to advance to graduate level nursing programs, you should complete CHEM 1110.

4

MATH 1040 is highly recommended if you plan to advance to a graduate level nursing program.

Core Nursing Requirements
NURS 2450Nursing Pharmacology Concepts I3
NURS 2500Health & Illness Concepts II5
NURS 2700Health & Illness Concepts III5
NURS 2501Health & Illness Concepts II Clinical1.5
NURS 2701Health and Illness Concepts III Clinical2
NURS 2750Concept Synthesis2
NURS 2503RHealth & Illness Concepts II Simulation0.5
ENGL 2010Interm Writing Selected Topics: (EN) (Must complete during the first semester of the nursing program)3
Select one of following tracks:
 
Paramedic to RN Track
NURS 2020Paramedic to RN Transition Course2
NURS 2025Paramedic to RN Nursing Skills Lab1
LPN to RN Track
NURS 2030LPN to RN Transition Course2
NURS 2035LPN to RN Nursing Skills Lab1

Graduation Requirements

  1. Complete a minimum of 64 college-level credits (1000 and above).
  2. Complete at least 20 semester hours of credits at Utah Tech for institutional residency.
  3. Minimum cumulative GPA 2.0.
  4. Grade C or higher in each General Education, Program Prerequisite, and Core Discipline Requirement course.