A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- AAS
- Credential class
- ceterms:AssociateDegree
- Total credits (published)
- 68
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- // Overview Graduation Plan Program Learning Outcomes On This Page Program Description Admission Requirements Program Requirements Graduation Requirements 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
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 230171
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_230171_92e2576f
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
64-68 credits
0 items
Prerequisite Requirements:
8 items
- Paramedic License or LPN LicenseNot resolved to a course20
- As published: “Human Anatomy 1”3
- As published: “Human Physiology 2”3
- As published: “Integrated Chemistry for Health Sciences (PS) 3”or: CHEM 1110 Elementary General/Organic Chemistry (PS)4
- 3
- As published: “Human Development Through Lifespan (SS, GC) (make this a co-req)”or: FSHD 1500 Human Development Lifespan (SS, GC)3
- As published: “Quantitative Reasoning (MA) 4”or: MATH 1040 Introduction to Statistics (MA)or: MATH 1050 College Algebra / Pre-Calculus (MA)3-4
- 3
Core Nursing Requirements
major core · 7 items
- 3
- 5
- 5
- 1.5
- 2
- 2
- 0.5
Paramedic to RN Track
2 items
- 2
- 1
LPN to RN Track
2 items
- 2
- 1
Graduation Requirements
0 items
1st Year
0 items
Spring Semester
5 items
- LPN or Paramedic LicenseNot resolved to a course20
- or: ENGL 1010D Introduction to Writing (EN)3
- or: PSY 1100 Human Development Through Lifespan (SS, GC)3
- or: MATH 1040 Introduction to Statistics (MA)or: MATH 1050 College Algebra / Pre-Calculus (MA)3-4
- BIOL 2320& BIOL 2325Human Anatomyand Human Anatomy Lab (May be taken previously)Not resolved to a course5
Summer Semester
3 items
- 3
- CHEM 1150& CHEM 1155Integrated Chemistry for Health Sciences (PS)and Integrated Chemistry for Health Sciences LaboratoryNot resolved to a course5
- BIOL 2420& BIOL 2425Human Physiologyand Human Physiology Lab (May be taken previously)Not resolved to a course4
Fall Semester
5 items
- or: NURS 2030 LPN to RN Transition Course2
- or: NURS 2035 LPN to RN Nursing Skills Lab1
- 3
- 5
- 2
2nd Year
0 items
Spring Semester
3 items
- 5
- 2
- 2
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