Practical Nursing Certificate

About This Certificate

What does NURSING mean?
“Care, support, nourish, foster, bring up, advise, educate.”

What is the scope of nursing?

Care of the sick
Prevention of illness
Health education
Health promotion

Students have three options in nursing education at USU. Students can attend a one-year program to obtain a Certificate of Completion in Practical Nursing, that if successfully completed, allows students to apply for LPN licensure* and enter the job market; or if they are interested and qualified, can obtain an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Nursing, that if successfully completed, allows them to apply for RN licensure. Currently, licensed LPNs who choose to continue their nursing education can also apply for entrance into the associate degree program. Students also may attend a four-year Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) pre-licensure program**, that prepares them for eligibility to apply for RN licensure. Enrollment in the three programs is limited and competitive.

Through this one year program, students can obtain a Certificate of Completion in Practical Nursing, that if successfully completed allows them to apply for LPN licensure* and enter the job market; or if they are interested and qualified, they can obtain an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Nursing, that if successfully completed, qualifies them to apply for RN licensure. Currently, licensed LPNs who choose to continue their nursing education can also apply for entrance into the associate degree program. Enrollment is limited and competitive.

*Only available on the Blanding, Moab and Price campuses. In Tooele and Uintah Basin, Practical Nursing is offered through the Tooele and Uintah Basin Technical Colleges.

**Only available on the Logan campus and for students without previous nursing LPN or RN credentials.

What You Will Learn

In the USU Nursing Program, nursing theory is correlated with knowledge from the biological, physical, and behavioral sciences, as well as experiences in the classroom.

Students learn in nursing skills laboratory and clinical settings, such as acute care hospitals, extended care facilities, ambulatory clinics, home care and other health related environments.

The Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) and is approved by the Utah State Board of Nursing.

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At a Glance

College: Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Services

Department: Nursing

USU Locations:

Statewide campuses

Program Requirements

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Career And Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Whether an LPN or RN, a nurse is able to choose a variety of areas in which to work:

pediatrics
maternity
surgical
psychiatric
medical
geriatrics
home health
public health
industrial
teaching
research

Job Outlook

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We will build on your goals and experiences while working together to design an individualized semester-by-semester plan. Your personalized plan will help you see a path from where you are now on to graduation. Even if you are unsure of the major you would like to pursue, we can help with resources and ideas.

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USU Locations

STATEWIDE CAMPUSES*

*This degree is available at various USU locations.

Admission

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Nursing Program is a separate process from admission to the University. Enrollment is limited and competitive. Points are allocated based on GPA, references, work experience, awards, and entrance exam results. Candidates will be notified by mail of admission status. An application for admission is in effect for only one year. Applications are available the first week of spring semester each year.

A minimum grade of B- is required for each class.