Nursing Schools in Utah

Heavily rooted in the Mormon faith, the state of Utah has a population estimated at a little under 3 million people. While the state as a whole is deeply rooted in the political aspect of the governing body, the state is also known for professional sports teams such as the Utah Jazz as well as the Real Salt Lake MLS soccer team in addition to the six Division I universities that compete in NCAA sporting events. Although the state economy is driven by tourism, mining, healthcare is a significant contributor too which gives way to many good nursing schools in Utah.

Nursing Education in Utah

There are several colleges and universities to choose from when opting for secondary education. With various levels of degree programs available earning a Master's, Bachelor’s, Doctoral, and Ph.D. can easily be done given the fact that there are several financial aid programs where students can get a scholarship to cover educational expenses.

Some of the most traditional colleges and universities located within the state include the University of Utah at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College, as well as several other research universities and private nonprofit educational institutions.

While the overall employment situation as it pertains to the nursing profession appears to be a bit on the bleak side due largely in part to the vast turnover rate present throughout the state, the overall situation is believed to be set to increase over the coming years. Becoming a licensed nurse (no matter what specified area) is the most important aspect before being hired at locations such as the University of Utah Healthcare, Intermountain Medical Center, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, and many of the other local healthcare facilities throughout the state. Future positions, and in particular those positions reserved for LPN and RN employment is slated to increase by approximately 35% although the salary will remain at an average level.

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Brigham Young University School of Nursing

Brigham Young University is a private non-profit university entirely owned and guided by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The ethos, beliefs, and practices of the university including required religious education courses; devotional assemblies; and a restrictive honor code for students, strongly reflect this affiliation. Approximately 99% of the student body are members of the Church of Latter-Day Saints.

Nursing education at the institution has accreditation in place from CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education). Undergraduates embark upon a traditional BSN program and benefit from access to up-to-date simulation labs and exposure to the technology and software in use in clinical practice. Students undertake an average of 12 clinical hours per week during the six semesters of their upper-division coursework and these take place in a variety of urban and rural hospital, home, and community settings. An MSN program leading to certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner may also be pursued at the university.

Provo, UT 84602

801-422-4636

Website: http://www.byu.edu

University of Utah School of Nursing

Established in 1850, the University of Utah is a public research and teaching university located in Salt Lake City. Academic options include bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificates, and research and clinical doctorates. Programs are accredited by CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education).

The curriculum at an undergraduate level is designed to offer a broad and generalist overview covering the care of individuals, families, and populations across the lifespan (infant to geriatric) and across the healthcare continuum (health promotion to the care of the acute and chronically ill). Key themes include developing evidence-based practice, advocacy, and collaboration as an integral member of the healthcare team.

10 South 2000 East

Salt Lake City, Utah 84112

801-581-3414

Website: http://www.utah.edu

Weber State University College of Health Professions

Weber State University was founded by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the Weber Stake Academy in 1889. However, in 1931 the college passed into the ownership of the state of Utah and is now a public university. Accreditation for the nursing programs on offer from Weber State is in place from ACEN.

Aspiring nursing students may undertake an associate degree, a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree or pursue bridge courses from practical nursing to ADN and from RN to BSN. Master’s degree concentrations are available in Education, Executive, and Nurse Practitioner. Post-master’s certificates are also available in Nursing Administration and Nursing Education.

Marriott Health Building Room 420

3875 Stadium Way Dept. 3903

Ogden, UT 84408

801-626-6000

Website: https://www.weber.edu/

Westminster College St. Mark’s-Westminster School of Nursing

Westminster College is a private non-denominational, liberal arts college located in the Sugar House neighborhood of Salt Lake City. The 32-acre campus is notable for its elegant architecture and natural beauty. There are just over 2,500 students enrolled and the college is proud of its 9:1 student to faculty ratio. Westminster College is ranked #19 in Regional Universities West by the US News & World report 2018.

CCNE has accredited the majority of nursing programs at this school however, the Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia (MSNA) program has separate accreditation from the Council on Accreditation for Nurse Anesthesia Programs.

The pre-licensure upper-division BSN program features a four-semester curriculum, a flipped classroom environment with students receiving learning material before coming to class so that they come prepared to discuss, clinical rotations in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and outreach and service opportunities in under-served communities.

Three on-campus RN to BSN programs are available, associate RN to BSN, associate RN to Nurse Practitioner, or associate RN to Nurse Anesthetist. Master’s options include Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia and Master of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner.

1840 South 1300 East

Salt Lake City, UT 84105

801-832-2200

Website: http://www.westminstercollege.edu

Utah Board of Nursing Approved Schools

Brigham Young University School of Nursing
Location: Provo, Utah
Programs: BSN, MSN
Founded: 1875
Accreditation: ACEN – Accreditation Commission For Education in Nursing
Website: http://www.byu.edu

University of Utah School of Nursing
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Programs: BSN, MSN, PhD
Founded: 1850
Accreditation: CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Website: http://www.utah.edu
Weber State University College of Health Professions
Location: Ogden, Utah
Programs: BSN
Founded: 1889
Accreditation: ACEN – Accreditation Commission For Education in Nursing
Website: http://www.weber.edu

Westminster College St. Mark’s-Westminster School of Nursing
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Programs: BSN, MSN
Founded: 1875
Accreditation: CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Website: http://www.westminstercollege.edu