Nursing, AAS

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Program Description

The Dixie State University (DSU) associate degree in nursing (ADN) program has two tracks: the licensed practical nurse (LPN) to RN bridge program and the Paramedic to RN bridge program. Each track offers a path toward an associate degree (AAS) and registered nursing licensure. Currently, 32 students are admitted each 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 DSUs online RN-BSN program.

Accreditation

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

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Inc.
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000

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Admission Requirements

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. Applicants may apply while completing prerequisite courses but they must all be completed before the start of the program.
3. All pre-requisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
4. Minimum GPA of 3.0 for core nursing courses.
5. If graduation was more than three years ago, LPN's must have 1000 hours documented LPN work experience within the last three years.

Admission Criteria for the Paramedic to RN Program:

1. Unencumbered Utah or National Paramedic Registry Certification.
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.
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 years.

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Program Requirements

64-68 credits

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Prerequisite Requirements:
Paramedic License or LPN License		20
BIOL 2320	Human Anatomy 1	3
BIOL 2420	Human Physiology 2	3
CHEM 1150	Integrated Chemistry for Health Sciences (PS) 3	4
or CHEM 1110	Elementary General/Organic Chemistry (PS)
ENGL 1010	Introduction to Writing (EN)	3
ENGL 2010	Interm Writing Selected Topics: (EN)	3
PSY 1100	Human Development Through Lifespan (SS, GC)	3
or FSHD 1500	Human Development Lifespan (SS, GC)
MATH 1030	Quantitative Reasoning (MA) 4	3-4
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.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Core Nursing Requirements
NURS 2450	Nursing Pharmacology Concepts I	3
NURS 2500	Health & Illness Concepts II	5
NURS 2501	Health & Illness Concepts II Clinical	2
NURS 2700	Health & Illness Concepts III	5
NURS 2701	Health and Illness Concepts III Clinical	2
NURS 2750	Concept Synthesis	2

Select one of following tracks:

 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Paramedic to RN Track
NURS 2020	Paramedic to RN Transition Course	2
NURS 2025	Paramedic to RN Nursing Skills Lab	1

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
LPN to RN Track
NURS 2030	LPN to RN Transition Course	2
NURS 2035	LPN to RN Nursing Skills Lab	1

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Graduation Requirements

1. Complete a minimum of 64 college-level credits (1000 and above).
2. Complete at least 20 lower-division credits at DSU 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.