Program Description
The Utah Tech University (Utah Tech) 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 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.
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
Admission Requirements
Admission Criteria for the LPN to RN Program:
- Unencumbered LPN License in Utah.
- 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.
- All pre-requisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 for core nursing courses.
- 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:
- Unencumbered Utah or National Paramedic Registry Certification.
- All pre-requisite courses must be completed prior to beginning the nursing program.
- All pre-requisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 for core paramedic courses.
- If graduation was more than three years ago, paramedics must have 1000 hours documented paramedic work experience within the last three years.
Program Requirements
64-68 credits
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. |
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 |
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Paramedic to RN Track | ||
NURS 2020 | Paramedic to RN Transition Course | 2 |
NURS 2025 | Paramedic to RN Nursing Skills Lab | 1 |
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
LPN to RN Track | ||
NURS 2030 | LPN to RN Transition Course | 2 |
NURS 2035 | LPN to RN Nursing Skills Lab | 1 |
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 64 college-level credits (1000 and above).
- Complete at least 20 lower-division credits at Utah Tech for institutional residency.
- Minimum cumulative GPA 2.0.
- Grade C or higher in each General Education, Program Prerequisite, and Core Discipline Requirement course.
Graduation Plan
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
1st Year | ||
Spring Semester | ||
LPN or Paramedic License | 20 | |
ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Writing (EN) | 3 |
or ENGL 1010D | Introduction to Writing (EN) | |
FSHD 1500 | Human Development Lifespan (SS, GC) | 3 |
or PSY 1100 | Human Development Through Lifespan (SS, GC) | |
MATH 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning (MA) | 3-4 |
or MATH 1040 | Introduction to Statistics (MA) | |
or MATH 1050 | College Algebra / Pre-Calculus (MA) | |
BIOL 2320 & BIOL 2325 | Human Anatomy and Human Anatomy Lab (May be taken previously) | 5 |
Summer Semester | ||
ENGL 2010 | Interm Writing Selected Topics: (EN) | 3 |
CHEM 1150 & CHEM 1155 | Integrated Chemistry for Health Sciences (PS) and Integrated Chemistry for Health Sciences Laboratory (LAB) | 5 |
BIOL 2420 & BIOL 2425 | Human Physiology and Human Physiology Lab (May be taken previously) | 4 |
Fall Semester | ||
NURS 2020 | Paramedic to RN Transition Course | 2 |
or NURS 2030 | LPN to RN Transition Course | |
NURS 2025 | Paramedic to RN Nursing Skills Lab | 1 |
or NURS 2035 | LPN to RN Nursing Skills Lab | |
NURS 2450 | Nursing Pharmacology Concepts I | 3 |
NURS 2500 | Health & Illness Concepts II | 5 |
NURS 2501 | Health & Illness Concepts II Clinical | 2 |
2nd Year | ||
Spring Semester | ||
NURS 2700 | Health & Illness Concepts III | 5 |
NURS 2701 | Health and Illness Concepts III Clinical | 2 |
NURS 2750 | Concept Synthesis | 2 |
Total Credits | 68 |
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Program Learning Outcomes
At the successful conclusion of this program, students will be able to:
- Interpret data to demonstrate the ability to provide quality direct and indirect care for patients.
- Utilize reliable evidence to demonstrate clinical judgment.
- Demonstrate therapeutic interaction techniques to use with a variety of clients and inter-professional team members.
- Practice culturally sensitive holistic nursing care while protecting and promoting human dignity and diversity.
- Employ legal and ethical standards of nursing practice through the use of leadership, skills, and clinical judgment.