Department of Nursing
The Department of Nursing provides academic programs that prepare individuals for professional nursing practice at many levels. We offer a learning-centered education that meets the requirements for a baccalaureate or master's degree at Southern Utah University and ensures that graduates have the abilities to be successful professional nurses. Our programs are built upon the AACN Essentials and expand students' abilities to practice as nurses by offering comprehensive coursework and hands-on clinical experiences. Through this holistic approach, students develop critical thinking, clinical competence, and a commitment to lifelong learning essential for advancing their nursing careers.
Programs
Prelicensure
The SUU Bachelor of Science in Nursing prelicensure program prepares students to prepare for generalist nurse positions.
HP to BSN
The Health Professional (HP) to BSN program is for licensed health professionals to complete their bachelor degree in nursing.
RN to BSN
The online Registered Nurse (RN) to BSN program is for licensed RN's who want to complete a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
MSN
The online Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Administration (MSN) is for active nurses who want to thrive as healthcare administrators.
RN to MSN
Go beyond patient care and help organizations advance their mission and goals with an online program that enables you to earn your BSN and MSN.
MSN-MBA Dual Degree
Prepare for an executive-level leadership position with an online MSN-MBA Dual Degree.
FNP
The online Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program prepares active nurses for diverse career roles in caring for patients across different life spans.
MSN – Cybersecurity with Information Assurance Online
Earn eligibility for prominent nursing leadership positions that safeguard healthcare institutions against cyber threats.
Philosophy
The Southern Utah University Department of Nursing has nationally recognized Nursing Programs that deliver high-quality, innovative education to meet students needs and prepare them to make a meaningful contribution to the health and wellness of their communities.
We offer a learning-centered education that meets the requirements for baccalaureate and graduate degrees at SUU and ensures that graduates have the abilities to be successful, excellent, professional nurses. The purpose of the Department of Nursing is to provide learning opportunities that engage students in a comprehensive program of classroom and experiential learning that emphasizes caring, critical thinking, patient safety, ethical decision making, and communication, civic responsibility and professional excellence.
Accolades
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Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Southern Utah University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The master's degree program in nursing at Southern Utah University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) degree program in nursing at Southern Utah University is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
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