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Associate in Science in Nursing with Bachelor of Science Completion
Note: Until Matriculated into the nursing program all information is subject to change
UVU Nursing Department Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide quality nursing education, helping students to cultivate requisite knowledge, sound clinical judgment, and a
foundation for lifelong learning, as they progress toward becoming competent, caring nurses in a complex and changing health care
environment.
How to Begin. . .
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Apply to Utah Valley University: Go to www.uvu.edu and click “Future Students” tab.
Send Official High School and College Transcripts to UVU Admissions Office.
Submit ACT and/or Accuplacer scores.
Attend Orientation. Go to www.uvu.edu/orientation to schedule orientation
Meet with Pre-Nursing Academic Counselor in LC 402 to be cleared to register and create an academic plan. Counseling is by appointment
only. Please call 801-863-6484 or go to uvu.edu/prehealth to schedule an appointment.
Course
ENGL 1010
BIOL 1010
CHEM 1110
PSY 1100
NUTR 1020
MATH 1050
ZOOL 2320
ZOOL 2325
ZOOL 2420
ZOOL 2425
Academic Requirements for Each Nursing Prerequisite
Course Name
Academic requirement or prerequisite
Introduction to Writing
ACT score Reading-19/English-19 or ENGH 0990
General Biology
ACT composite score - 21, or ENGL 1010
Elementary Chemistry
ACT Math score- 23 or MAT 1010
Human Development Lifespan
No prerequisite listed
Foundations of Human Nutrition
No prerequisite listed
College Algebra
ACT Math score- 23 or MAT 1010 taken within past two years
Human Anatomy
ENGL 1010 and BIOL 1010
Human Anatomy Lab
ENGL 1010 and BIOL 1010
Human Physiology
CHEM 1110 and BIOL 1010
Human Physiology Lab
CHEM 1110 and BIOL 1010
Eligibility Requirements . . .
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Complete Prerequisite course work: Applicants must complete all prerequisite courses, with a B- grade minimum, prior to applying to
the nursing program. All prerequisite courses, except BIOL 1010 which requires a C- minimum, will be used to calculate the admission
GPA.
Course work, with minimum grade requirement, must be on an official transcript by the end of an application period.
Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit Grades and ACT scores are not accepted for prerequisite course work
AP Credits: AP credits can be accepted as fulfilling prerequisite requirements. For purposes of calculating the GPA, a score of 3 = B+, 4 =
A-, and 5 = A.
Repeating Course Work for a better grade is an option but each course can only be repeated once within a 5-year time period. Only the
most recent grade will satisfy degree requirement and be factored in nursing application.
TAKE TEAS TEST: UVU nursing department uses the latest test available. Currently that is version V. In order to take the test, see prenursing counselor for a TEAS voucher. Exam study material is available at www.atitesting.com.
English Language Proficiency requirement must be met by all applicants, for whom English is a second language. A minimum TOEFL score of 560 written,
220 computer or 83 IBT, taken within the past 2 years. The TOEFL must be provided with the nursing application. English proficiency is a safety issue
within the nursing profession. Discuss TOEFL options with pre-nursing counselor.
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Competitive Application Process. . .
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Entry into the program is determined by a 2-part, point-based, COMPETITIVE Process, THERE IS NO WAITING LIST!
Each application for acceptance into the UVU Nursing Department is made for a specific semester only. The nursing department does not
forward applications or acceptance to future semesters.
Applications are available during the following times at www.uvu.edu/csh/nursing:
FALL Application Opens: 3rd Monday in April
SPRING Application Opens: 3rd Monday in August
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Application Closes: 3rd Friday in May
Application Closes: 3rd Friday in September
Fill out nursing application form completely.
Have final grades posted on an official college transcript. If you are a transfer student submit official transcripts to UVU Admissions
Office at least 3 weeks prior to end of application. Courses taken at UVU and courses that have been transferred and articulated will not
need to submit an official transcript with the application.
Submit the results page only of your TEAS Test version V.
Submit TOEFL results if English is your second language.
PART ONE: To be invited to interview, applicant points are determined based on the following criteria
Percentage
Factor
Which includes . . .
60%
GPA
CHEM 1110, ENGL 1010, NUTR 1020, ZOOL 2320, ZOOL 2420, MATH 1050, and PSY 1100
40%
TEAS
English, Math, Reading, Science, and overall comprehensive scores with EACH score worth a max of 160 points.
Scores
Eligible tests must have a 50% or higher on each section.
Top applicants from the TEAS and GPA points are invited to an interview via UVLINK email. The number of applications varies by semester
and affects the number interviewed. Due to limited time and space not all applicants receive an invitation to interview. Average application GPA
range to receive an interview is 3.5 to 4.0. Mean GPA is 3.75. TEAS test range is 75-92. Mean TEAS score is 82.5
PART TWO: Nursing Department Interview.
The interview process is standardized to ensure that each candidate interviewed has an equal opportunity to be objectively evaluated. If selected
to interview by nursing department, read letter, follow directions, and study the suggested material sent by the nursing office. Interviews take
approximately 2.5 hours. An interview does not guarantee acceptance. Up to 40 interviewed candidates will be selected, notified, and offered
positions in the Nursing Program. A group of alternates will also be selected and notified. If accepted you must meet all deadlines. Failure to do so
will forfeit your position and it will be offered to an alternate. Applicants may only interview twice in a 5 year time frame.
Prepare as you would for a PROFESSIONAL Job Interview. Read the material and instructions sent with your invitation to interview. At UVU, the
Career Development Center in LC 409 helps students with professional interview skills.
Nursing Program Acceptance . . .
Acceptance is contingent upon:
1. Providing satisfactory results of both a federal background check and a drug screen. (Approximate Cost of $90)
2. Completion of required immunizations, current CPR certification, and physical exam.
3. Attendance at the mandatory department orientation.
4. Providing nursing department with requested documentation by deadlines given.
Failure to meet any of the above requirements jeopardizes your acceptance.
Student Responsibilities . . .
The responsibility for satisfying all requirements rests upon the student.
Students are strongly encouraged to acquaint themselves with the various demands associated with nursing. The following are website resources.
Physical Demands of Nursing:
http://www.uvu.edu/csh/nursing/pdf/essential_performance_requirements.pdf
Mental/Emotional Demands of Nursing:
http://www.uvu.edu/csh/nursing/pdf/mental_emotional_demands_of_nursing.pdf
Essential Performance Requirements of UVU Nursing Students:
http://www.uvu.edu/csh/nursing/consider/physical.html
Approximate Costs …
Nursing Program Cost is the rate of current tuition and student fees located at www.uvu.edu/tuition
Additional programs fees include the following:
NCLEX Prep Fees
$155 first semester,
$125 second, third, and fourth semester
Nursing Lab Fees
$66-$170 per semester
Drug Screen
$45 paid prior to admission to the program
Background Check
$45 paid prior to admission to the program
Uniforms
$150-$200
Textbooks
$150-$400 per semester
Supplies
$150-$200 (varies with each semester)
Graduation Fee
$free until deadline, $25 for late application
Licensure Fees
$300
A clicker device
$50 (frequently bought for Chemistry class so student should keep)
Academic Counseling and Advisement . . .
Make an appointment with an academic pre-nursing counselor by calling 801-863-6484 or go to uvu.edu/prehealth.
Counselors are: Denise Fullmer, fullmede@uvu.edu
Melissa Eiche, eicheme@uvu.edu
Students with RN license please contact Kathy Hafen in the Nursing Department Office in HP 203a or call 801-863-6317
Associate in Science in Nursing w/ BSN Completion
REQUIRED PREREQUISITES
BIOL 1010
ENGL 1010
CHEM 1110
PSY 1100
NUTR 1020
General Biology
Intro to Writing
Elem Chemistry
Human Development Life Span
Foundations of Human Nutrition
3.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
ASN Total
MATH 1050
ZOOL 2320
ZOOL 2325
ZOOL 2420
ZOOL 2425
ENGL 2020
16.0
College Algebra
Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy Lab
Human Physiology
Human Physiology Lab
Interm Writing (or 2010) - BS option only
ASN Total
(ASN & BSN Total)
4.0
3.0
1.0
3.0
1.0
3.0
12.0
(15.0)
ASN CURRICULUM OUTLINE
Final grade of a B- or higher required in all classes
NURSING 1st SEMESTER - entrance by competitive application
NURS 2300
NURS 2305
NURS 2310
NURS 2320
NURS 2325
MICR 2060
MICR 2065
Nursing Health Assessment
Nursing Health Assessment Lab
Nursing Pharmacology
Nursing Interventions
Nursing Interventions Lab
Microbiology (pre/co req for 1st semester)
Microbiology Lab (pre/co req for 1st semester)
NURSING 2nd SEMESTER
2.0
1.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
3.0
1.0
NURS 2410
NURS 2415
NURS 2420
NURS 2430
NURS 2435
NURS 3300
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14.0
Nursing Care Adults w/ Common Disorders
Nursing Common Disorders Clinical
Nursing Care of Aging Population
Mental Health Nursing
Mental Health Nursing Clinical
Hlth Promotion & Hlth Teaching in Nursing
Humanities - BS option only
ASN Sem Credits
(ASN & BSN Sem Credits)
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
11.0
(14.0)
ASN Sem Credits
NURSING 3rd SEMESTER
NURS 3310
NURS 3315
NURS 3330
NURS 3335
PHIL 2050
ZOOL 4400
NURSING 4th SEMESTER - graduation/licensure required at completion
Nursing Care of Child Bearing Families
Nursing Care of Child Bearing Families Clinical
Nursing Care of Persons w/ Complex Disorders
Nursing Care Complex Disorders Clinical
Ethics and Values
Pathophysiology - BS option only BUT highly
recommend for AS
ASN Sem Credits
(ASN & BSN Sem Credits)
2.0
1.0
2.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
NURS 3320
NURS 3325
NURS 3400
NURS 3405
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MATH 1040
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10.0
(14.0)
Prerequisite and GE Credits 31.0 • Nursing (NURS) Credits Only: 39.0
Nursing Care of Child Rearing Families
Nursing Care of Child Rearing Clinical
Patient Care Coordination & Mgmt
Patient Care Preceptorship
Fine Arts- BS option
Stats (or 2040; pre/co req to 4310) - BS option
American Institutions - BS option only
ASN Sem Credits
(ASN & BSN Sem Credits)
2.0
1.0
2.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
7.0
(16.0)
ASN Total Credits
70.0
BSN Completion Curriculum Outline
Seamless transition into BSN completion courses is ONLY an option after graduating from the ASN program and passing the NCLEX-RN.
Registration for Nursing 6th semester courses will be contingent upon having passed the NCLEX-RN.
NURSING 5th and 6th SEMESTERS
NURS 4320
NURS 4325
NURS 4510
NURS 4520
NURS 4540
Nursing in the Community
Nursing in the Community Clinical
Clinical Assessment and Reasoning
Navigating Health Systems
Research and Theory in Nursing Practice
(Statistics prior or concurrent required)
Classes can be taken in any order
2.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
NURS 4500
NURS 441G
NURS 4550
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Nursing Leadership
Nursing in Global Perspective
Quality and Safety in Nursing
Approved Nursing Electives
3.0
3.0
3.0
8.0
BSN Credits both semesters
31.0
NURSING ELECTIVE CREDITS: A minimum of 8 credit hours of advisor approved electives are required. All 8 credit hours or at least 2 credit hours of the required 8
nursing elective hours must be upper division nursing classes from the approved Nursing Elective Classes List.. If needed, other Nursing Elective credit hours can be taken
from the approved Non-Nursing Classes List. Contact the nursing advisor or look at Wolverine Track for the list of Approved Nursing Elective Credit Hours
GE credits: 36.0 • BSN Program Credits: 84.0
BSN Total Credits
120.0
Revised: 10.21.14
Accredited by
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing – 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326 – www.acenursing.org
Prerequisite Academic Plan for Student to put in Wolverine Track
Plan is based on academic testing and should be filled out with pre-nursing counselor
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