Southern Utah University Nursing School Review

Established over 110 years ago, Southern Utah University (SUU) was previously a teacher training facility and now offers graduate, baccalaureate, technical and associate degree programs.

The Department of Nursing at Southern Utah University is part of the College of Science and Engineering and admits 20 pre-licensure students in the spring and fall semesters. The Department of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing for students who are new to the nursing profession. In order to apply to the Department of Nursing, students must submit a cumulative GPA, work/school history a personal essay and professional references. The application deadline for the Fall program is February.

In order to apply to the nursing program, students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and a minimum “C” grade or above in all prerequisite courses. Students must also have completed prerequisite courses including General Education Core and Required Support Courses, with only 18 prerequisite courses left to complete. Students must first be accepted into Southern Utah University, before applying to the Nursing Department. Upon application, students must submit transcripts, as well as the Application to the Department of Nursing packet.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

In order to apply to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, students must complete 12 prerequisite hours in math and lab science.

Southern Utah University offers a Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) transition program. The program is ideal for Registered Nurses who are interested in completing a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Southern Utah University also offers a pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, which is recommended for individuals entering the nursing profession for the first time. In order to be admitted into the Spring semester for the Registered Nursing to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, students must apply before December of the previous year.

Individuals who complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Southern Utah University, go on to apply to write the NCLEX-RN examination, in order to become a Registered Nurse. Registered Nurses work in a variety of healthcare organizations including; hospitals, long-term care facilities, physicians’ offices, nursing homes, schools and many more healthcare institutions. Registered Nurses often wish to advance their careers in nursing, so a baccalaureate degree is useful to have, as it is a prerequisite for Masters and Doctoral programs in nursing across the United States.

In order to apply to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (BSN) or the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) transition program at Southern Utah University, individuals must complete a criminal background check and a drug screening. Individuals applying to the nursing programs must also provide proof of CPR certificate and immunization records, which are completely up to date. If an individual is applying to the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Transition Program, he or she must provide proof of a clean Registered Nursing licensure at the time of application. Admissions to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is competitive and individuals must first be admitted into Southern Utah University, prior to filling out an application to the Nursing Program.

Contact:
Southern Utah University

351 W Center Street,
Cedar City, UT 84720
United States
(435) 586-7700