Nursing, ASN

The UVU Nursing Program is a student-centered engaged learning experience where faculty facilitates learning nursing care through simulation and patient care. The Associate in Science in Nursing w/BSN Completion (ASN) program prepares the graduate to function individually as a member of the healthcare team in structured healthcare settings in which clients have common health problems. Acceptance into the ASN program is by a competitive, point-based application process. Prerequisite courses must be completed before applying to the program. For more information on applying to the ASN program see our website at www.uvu.edu/nursing or contact the Pre-Nursing advisors in LC 404 at 863-6484. After completing the 4 semesters of the ASN program, students would be eligible to graduate with an ASN and apply to take the NCLEX-RN exam. Graduates of the ASN program would be eligible to remain in the program, and seamlessly transition to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) portion of the program. BSN completion takes an additional 2 full time semesters if students have also completed all the GE requirements, ZOOL 4400, and MATH 1040 or MATH 2040.

Total Program Credits: 71

  1. Completion of a minimum of 71 semester credits.
  2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above. (Departments may require a higher GPA.)
  3. Residency hours-- minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
  4. Completion of specified departmental requirements

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
Students bringing in an LPN will have a different study plan for the first two semesters. Please see and advisor.
Quantitative Literacy 3
ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing CC 3
PSY 1100 Human Development Life Span SS 3
NUTR 1020 Foundations of Human Nutrition 3
Semester total: 12
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
BIOL 1610 College Biology I BB 4
CHEM 1110 Elementary Chemistry for the Health Sciences PP 4
Semester total: 8
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
ZOOL 2320 Human Anatomy BB 3
ZOOL 2325 Human Anatomy Laboratory 1
PHIL 2050 Ethics and Values IH 3
Semester total: 7
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
ZOOL 2420 Human Physiology 3
ZOOL 2425 Human Physiology Laboratory 1
MICR 2060 Microbiology for Health Professions BB 3
MICR 2065 Microbiology for Health Professions Laboratory 1
Semester total: 8
Semester 5 Course Title Credit Hours
NURS 2300 Nursing Health Assessment 2
NURS 2305 Nursing Health Assessment Laboratory 1
NURS 2310 Nursing Pharmacology 3
NURS 2320 Fundamentals of Nursing Care 2
NURS 2325 Nursing Practice Simulation and Skills Lab I 2
Semester total: 10
Semester 6 Course Title Credit Hours
NURS 2410 Nursing Care of Adults with Common Health Needs 3
NURS 2415 Nursing Care of Adults with Common Health Needs Clinical 2
NURS 2420 Nursing Care of the Aging Population 2
NURS 2430 Mental Health Nursing 2
NURS 2435 Mental Health Nursing Clinical 1
NURS 2445 Nursing Practice Simulation and Skills Lab II 1
Semester total: 11
Semester 7 Course Title Credit Hours
NURS 3330 Nursing Care of Individuals with Complex Health Needs 2
NURS 3335 Nursing Care of Individuals with Complex Health Needs Clinical 2
NURS 3340 Nursing Care of Women, Children and Developing Families 3
NURS 3345 Nursing Care of Women, Children and Developing Families Clinical 1
NURS 3355 Nursing Practice Simulation and Skills Lab III 1
Semester total: 9
Semester 8 Course Title Credit Hours
NURS 3400 Patient Care Coordination and Management 1
NURS 3405 Patient Care Coordination and Management Preceptorship 2
NURS 3440 Pharmacology for the Practicing Nurse 2
NURS 3445 Nursing Practice Simulation and Skills Lab IV 1
Semester total: 6
Degree total: 71

Department

Nursing

The Nursing department is in the College of Health and Public Services. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Nursing department, visit their website.

Program Details

  1. Implement skills to meet the individualized needs of patients in healthcare settings.
  2. Use established evidence-based nursing protocols in providing Nursing care for patients.
  3. Use sound judgment and critical reflection of clinical data to prioritize nursing care.
  4. Demonstrate professional attributes including commitment to high ethical standards, continuing education and the ability to collaborate with health care teams.
  5. Apply standards of quality and safety in clinical practice.
  6. Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care and teaching plans in promoting safety for patients.
  7. Integrate and evaluate personal responsibility and accountability in all aspects of nursing practice