Utah Valley University

What you'll study

Coursework balances biomedical sciences, nursing theory, and hands-on clinical skill development. Typical study areas include:

• Foundational sciences such as anatomy, physiology, microbiology and pharmacology to support clinical reasoning.
• Nursing fundamentals covering assessment, medication administration, basic procedures and documentation.
• Medical–surgical care across acute and chronic conditions, including perioperative and specialty care principles.
• Maternity, pediatric and mental health nursing focused on growth, development, family-centered care, and psychiatric/behavioral interventions.
• Community and public health emphasizing population health, health promotion, and care across settings.
• Leadership, ethics and research preparing nurses for teamwork, quality improvement, and application of evidence to practice.
• Clinical practicums and simulation where students apply skills under preceptor supervision in hospitals, clinics and community sites.

Entry requirements

Admission typically requires completion of prerequisite college-level courses (sciences, statistics or anatomy/physiology, and general education). Entry to clinical cohorts is commonly competitive and may include minimum GPA expectations, satisfactory background checks and health clearance (immunizations, drug screening), and documentation of basic life support certification. Licensed RNs seeking a baccalaureate completion pathway normally present active licensure and prior clinical experience.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for direct patient care roles as registered nurses in hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care, public health agencies and home health services. A bachelor’s also supports movement into care coordination, case management, clinical education, quality improvement, leadership roles, or graduate study in advanced practice, nurse anesthesia, nursing administration or public health.

Scholarships & funding angle

Students should explore institutional scholarships, departmental awards, need-based aid, and external nursing scholarships offered by professional associations and foundations. Additional funding options include employer tuition assistance for working nurses, loan forgiveness programs tied to public or underserved service, and clinical stipend or grant opportunities for certain placements. Early planning and inquiries to the university financial aid and nursing departments help identify applicable support.