Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is designed to reflect the mission and philosophy of the University and the vision, mission, goals, and expected outcomes of the College of Nursing.

Baccalaureate Emphases

The program offers several emphases, including:

• U-EXCEL: A Direct Entry Pathway designed for high-achieving high school seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Prelicensure Track: For students who do not have a nursing license.
• Online RN to BS Track: For registered nurses who hold an Associate of Science Degree.
• SLCC RN-BS Express Pathway: For second-semester Salt Lake Community College nursing students.

Baccalaureate Program Outcomes

Graduates of the baccalaureate program will achieve the following:

• Deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care.
• Advocate for the well-being of patients and the profession as leaders and managers.
• Apply the foundations of knowledge in humanities and sciences to professional nursing practice.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively to improve patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate professionalism consistent with standards of moral, ethical, and legal nursing practice.
• Utilize information management and technologies to lead safe, quality patient care.
• Integrate theory and research into evidence-based practice.
• Recognize that health care delivery and professional nursing practice occur within contexts of social, economic, and political environments.
• Promote health and healthy behaviors through collaborative population-focused interventions.

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at the University of Utah, is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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About the College of Nursing

The College of Nursing is committed to providing high-quality education and promoting excellence in nursing practice. The college is led by Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs, Melody Krahulec, DNP, MS, RN.