Nursing, AAS | Utah Tech University Catalog

Nursing, AAS | Utah Tech University Catalog
Nursing, AAS
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:
Unencumbered Utah or National Paramedic Registry Certification.
All pre-requisite and general education courses must be completed prior to beginning the nursing program.
All pre-requisite and general education 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 year
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.
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.)
All pre-requisite  and general education courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
If graduation was more than three years ago, LPN's must have 1000 hours documented LPN work experience within the last three years.
All applicants must take the HESI A2 Exam within the last 12 months from the time of application
Program Requirements
64-68 credits
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
Prerequisite Requirements:
Paramedic License or LPN License
20
BIOL 2320
Human Anatomy
BIOL 2420
Human Physiology
CHEM 1150
Integrated Chemistry for Health Sciences (PS)
or
CHEM 1110
Elementary General/Organic Chemistry (PS)
ENGL 1010
Introduction to Writing (EN)
PSY 1100
Human Development Through Lifespan (SS, GC) (make this a co-req)
or
FSHD 1500
Human Development 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)
ENGL 2010
Interm Writing Selected Topics: (EN)
BIOL 2325 (course fee required) is a co-requisite to BIOL 2320 but is not required for program admission.
BIOL 2425 (course fee required)is a co-requisite to BIOL 2420 but is not required for program admission.
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.
MATH 1040 (course fee required) 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
NURS 2500
Health & Illness Concepts II
NURS 2700
Health & Illness Concepts III
NURS 2501
Health & Illness Concepts II Clinical
1.5
NURS 2701
Health and Illness Concepts III Clinical
NURS 2750
Concept Synthesis
NURS 2503R
Health & Illness Concepts II Simulation
0.5
ENGL 2010
Interm Writing Selected Topics: (EN) (Must complete during the first semester of the nursing program)
NURS 3780
Pharmacology Review for Online RN-BSN Learners (Elective)
Select one of following tracks:
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
Paramedic to RN Track
NURS 2020
Paramedic to RN Transition Course
NURS 2025
Paramedic to RN Nursing Skills Lab
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
LPN to RN Track
NURS 2030
LPN to RN Transition Course
NURS 2035
LPN to RN Nursing Skills Lab
Graduation Requirements
Complete a minimum of 64-68 college-level credits (1000 and above).
Complete at least 20 semester hours of 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
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
1st Year
Spring Semester
LPN or Paramedic License
20
ENGL 1010
Introduction to Writing (EN)
or
ENGL 1010D
Introduction to Writing (EN)
FSHD 1500
Human Development Lifespan (SS, GC)
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)
Summer Semester
ENGL 2010
Interm Writing Selected Topics: (EN)
CHEM 1150
CHEM 1155
Integrated Chemistry for Health Sciences (PS)
and Integrated Chemistry for Health Sciences Laboratory (LAB)
BIOL 2420
BIOL 2425
Human Physiology
and Human Physiology Lab
(May be taken previously)
Fall Semester
NURS 2020
Paramedic to RN Transition Course
or
NURS 2030
LPN to RN Transition Course
NURS 2025
Paramedic to RN Nursing Skills Lab
or
NURS 2035
LPN to RN Nursing Skills Lab
NURS 2450
Nursing Pharmacology Concepts I
NURS 2500
Health & Illness Concepts II
NURS 2501
Health & Illness Concepts II Clinical
2nd Year
Spring Semester
NURS 2700
Health & Illness Concepts III
NURS 2701
Health and Illness Concepts III Clinical
NURS 2750
Concept Synthesis
Total Credits
68
AAS Nursing Program Learning Outcomes
At the successful conclusion of this program, students will be able to:
Person-Centered Care: Demonstrate holistic, individualized care.
Clinical Judgment: Determine the best possible evidence-based solutions in order to deliver safe care.
Communication: Communicate effectively with appropriate individuals while providing care.
Compassionate Care: Provide empathetic, individualized care.
Professionalism: Comply with legal and ethical standards of nursing.
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