Utah Nursing Schools and Programs

Utah has so much to offer with the natural beauty and abundant outdoor adventures. The serene Lake Powell is so unique, it is a must see boating experience. The ski resorts and snow sports are some of the top rated slopes in the nation. Famous festivals, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, amusement parks, and famous landmarks are just a few activities to keep a nursing student busy on their down time from school. Utah has amazing scenery that is peaceful, and it a hop, skip, and jump away from Nevada's gaming scene. Utah is one of the Four Corner states and has a large historical Native American history where the name "Utah" is derived from the Ute people.

Utah is well aware of the nursing shortage they face as the population increases in the state. Utah’s nursing shortage is currently the 3rd largest in the nation. The state lacks faculty, which they fully support current nurses to pursue their PhD to become educators. This will in turn open more space for nursing students and the waitlists will get shorter. The need for specialties nurses is high and Utah offers these programs which include gerontology, health policy, health promotion/disease prevention, health care systems, individualized study, oncology, information systems, nursing administration, nursing education, nursing policy and research. Utah has many nursing programs to choose from which are all very friendly to your specific needs. Four-year colleges and universities offer comprehensive nursing programs; while tech schools and community colleges can help you get specific certifications. In addition, the role of the professional nurse is expanding to include an emphasis on leadership, management, and education. Many programs require students to complete clinical studies, either at the university's public clinic or at area clinics, hospitals, and other resident care centers. This valuable experience will help prepare nursing students and gives them important networking opportunities. Many universities offer both online and campus based programs. Online nursing programs have become increasingly popular over the past several years. They are meant to provide a convenient and flexible option for working registered nurses or other health care professionals. Bottom line, Utah needs you.

Degree Programs:

Acute Care, Adult Care, Anatomy, Community Health, Family Care, Home Health, Labor and Delivery, Neonatal, Nurse Practitioner, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatric/Mental Health, Surgical

Largest Cities:

Centerville, Draper, Layton, Logan, Murray, Ogden, Orem, Provo, Salt Lake City, Sandy, South Jordan, St. George, Taylorsville, West Jordan, West Valley City

Additional Resources:

Utah Board of Nursing
http://www.dopl.utah.gov/licensing/nursing.html

Utah Nursing Association
http://www.utahnursesassociation.com/

Utah Travel
http://www.utah.com/

ONLINE PROGRAMS WITHOUT WAITING LISTS

Drexel University

Drexel University offers accredited online nursing degree programs, the same high quality on-campus degrees, in an easy and convenient format. Designed for the professional who wants to complete their education without compromising quality for convenience.
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Liberty University

Liberty has become the world's largest evangelical university and has never lost sight of its mission - to equip men and women with a Christ-centered education to impact their world and workplace. Liberty is the World's Largest Christian University.

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Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University is a regionally accredited Catholic institution in Fairfield, Connecticut, dedicated to preparing students for meaningful, rewarding, and thriving careers.

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Walden University

Walden U. is for the working professional who desires an advanced degree while maintaining career & personal commitments. Walden's flexible, student-centered education allows you to earn a master's or Ph.D. from the convenience of your home or workplace.

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Indiana State University

Indiana State University has partnered with The College Network to offer two dynamic new programs that enable LPNs and RNs to complete all upper-level nursing courses and earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing entirely online.

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CAMPUS BASED PROGRAMS
School Enrollment Type Accredited Online Program Degrees Find Scholarship
Bridgerland Applied Technology College 0 Public Yes No LPN scholarships
Brigham Young University 27,000 Private Yes No BS/BSN, MSN, Nurse Practitioner scholarships
College of Eastern Utah 2,100 Public Yes No Associate, LPN, LPN-to-RN scholarships
Davis Applied Technology College 2,540 Public Yes No LPN scholarships
Dixie State College of Utah 5,700 Public Yes No Associate, LPN, LPN-to-RN, LPN-to-BSN scholarships
Salt Lake Community College 21,800 Public Yes No Associate scholarships
Snow College 3,241 Public Yes No LPN scholarships
Uintah Basin Applied Technology College - Allied Health 0 Public Yes No LPN scholarships
University of Utah 26,000 Public Yes No BS/BSN, RN-to-BSN, Certified Nurse Midwife, Nurse Practitioner, PhD (Doctoral) scholarships
Utah Valley State College 9,600 Public Yes No Associate, RN-to-BSN scholarships
Weber State University 15,900 Public Yes No Associate, LPN, RN-to-BSN scholarships
Westminster College of Salt Lake City 1,900 Private Yes No BS/BSN, MSN, Nurse Practitioner scholarships
Westminster College-St. Marks 1,900 Private Yes No BS/BSN scholarships