Nursing - AAS

Associate of Applied Science Degree

In addition to the Practical Nursing Certificate admissions requirements, AAS students must also:

1. Submit a completed nursing admission application to the nursing department by the third Thursday in May.
2. Have a current practical nursing license in good standing in the State of Utah, or be currently enrolled in a practical nursing program.
3. Once admitted, ADN students must pass the NCLEX-PN prior to the first day of Fall semester.
4. Obtain successful performance on the LPN proficiency examination in nursing (ATI PN Predictor).
5. Have a minimum grade of B- in each prerequisite course: BIOL 2320 and BIOL 2420 (within 5 years), BIOL 2060, and MATH 1050.

The Associate of Applied Science Degree builds upon the practical nursing certificate and is designed for students who wish to complete their education and obtain licensure as a registered nurse (RN). A minimum of 15 hours of general education, which shall include courses in composition, math, human relations, and six hours outside the major are required in addition to the major courses for the Associate of Applied Science degree. Courses that fill these requirements follow:

The following courses are required for the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing:

• CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I (BPS) 4  
• CHEM 1115 - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1  
• NURS 2010 - Transition to Associate Degree Nursing 2  
• NURS 2020 - Nursing Process II 4  
• NURS 2030 - Nursing Process II Clinical 4  
• NURS 2120 - Family Nursing II 1  
• NURS 2220 - Manager of Care 5  
• NURS 2230 - Manager of Care Clinical 5