The Associate of Science degree in Nursing prepares graduates to sit for the NCLEX-RN. Upon successful passing of the examination, graduates will be qualified to work as entry-level registered nurses (RN) in a variety of health care settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, home health, ambulatory care sites, and other health settings. Students are provided the opportunity to develop skills through classroom instruction, practice labs, and clinical experience.
APPROXIMATELY 27 MONTHS
73 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
| REQUIRED GENERAL EDUCATION | |
| COURSES | CRDT HR |
| BIOL 2060 Elementary Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOL 2320 Human Anatomy(***) | 4 |
| BIOL 2420 Human Physiology(***) | 4 |
| CHEM 1010 Introduction to Chemistry(***) | 3 |
| ENG 1010 CL1 Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose | 3 |
| ENG 2010 CL2 Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode* | 3 |
| FCHD 1500 BSS Human Development Across the Life Span | 3 |
| HIST 1700 BAI American Civilization | 3 |
| MATH 1050 QL College Algebra*(***) | 4 |
| HUMANITIES REQUIREMENTS (3 credits) | 3 |
| **USU1320 BHU Civilization: Humanities or | |
| **PHILI1120 BHU Social Ethics | |
| CREATIVE ARTS REQUIREMENT (3 credits) | 3 |
| **USU 1330 BCA Civilization: Creative Arts | |
| SUBTOTAL | 37 |
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*Prerequisite course or test score required for enrollment. (***)Prerequisite course for application to the core Nursing Program. |
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| PROGRAM CORE COURSES | CRDT HR |
| NUR102 Foundational Basis for Nursing | 4.5 |
| NUR106 Therapeutic Treatment Modalities I | 2 |
| NUR112 Nursing Care: At Risk Populations | 5.5 |
| NUR116 Nursing Care: Special Populations | 4.5 |
| NUR202 Acute Care Nursing | 6 |
| NUR206 Therapeutic Treatment Modalities II | 2 |
| NUR212 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing | 4 |
| NUR216 Patient Care Management | 5 |
| NUR222 Tools for the Caring Practitioner | 2.5 |
| SUBTOTAL | 36 |
| TOTAL | 73 |
The Nursing Program at Provo College is accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Students successfully completing the Program will meet the educational requirements for licensure and will be eligible to sit for the Registered Nurse licensing examination (NCLEX-RN).
Students will progress to nursing practice courses according to the established sequence. The nursing program will recommend promotion and progression for students who satisfy health, conduct, scholastic achievement, and aptitude requirements of the nursing department. Students experiencing adjustment difficulties may be dismissed from the program. Prior to admission to clinical rotations as well as at random, students are required to submit to controlled substance screening tests and background checks. Cost for these tests/checks will be the responsibility of the student. Failure to submit to testing, presence of positive drug screens and/or unsuitable background checks will result in inability to progress in the program.
Should a student’s progression be interrupted for any reason, it will be the student’s responsibility to contact the admissions office and apply for readmission. Alteration in usual progression may lengthen the student’s time in the program.
A grade of "C+" or higher is required to successfully pass each nursing course. A student may repeat a nursing course one time but must be aware a grade of "D" or "F" will affect the GPA negatively. A minimum GPA of 2.3 is required to continue in the program and for graduation. Failure to comply with any of the above stipulations and/or legal, moral, and legislative standards required for licensure to practice as a registered nurse will result in immediate dismissal from the program.
Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have successfully completed a curriculum of requisite knowledge and practice objectives in preparation to become an entry-level practitioner. Students successfully completing the Nursing Program are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensing examination.
Acceptance and successful progression through the nursing program does not ensure licensure eligibility. The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) makes final determination on issuance of a license to practice nursing. Any applicant who has been convicted of a felony, has a history of mental illness or drug abuse, should contact the DOPL Nursing Board Manager to discuss their eligibility to be licensed.
Revised 08/19/2006