Nursing - Ogden Campus

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE (A.S.)
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (A.A.S.)

PN/ADN Level Coordinator: Pam Rice, MSN, RN
 
Telephone Contact: Marguerite Simmons (801) 626-7416
 
Professor Emerita: Evelyn Draper; Professor: Debra Huber; Associate Professors: Sharen Brady, Kathy Culliton, Karen Dewey, Linda Forest, JoAnn Hackley, Pam Hugie, Pam Molen, Judith Pratt, Pam Rice, Susan Thornock, Deanna Williams; Assistant Professors:  Jay Barton, Tamara Chase, Marilyn Cox, Jill Daly, London Draper, DeeDee Fedorchak, Allen Hanberg, Linda Hofmann, Lu Ann Jacobs-Peterson, Julie Killebrew, Diane Leggett, Laura Mahler, Pamela Merkley, Kathleen Sitzman; Instructors:  Mary Ann Anderson, Carol Welninski
 
» Program Prerequisite: Make application and be accepted to the program.   (Refer to the Admission Requirements below.)
 
» Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of "B-" in all Nursing courses in addition to a grade of "C" in each support course.
 
» Credit Hour Requirement: A minimum of 69 credit hours is required for the A.A.S. A minimum of 84 credit hours is required for the A.S.

Advisement

Contact the DCHP Admissions Office (801-626-6128) for admission advisement.

Admission Requirements

Associate of Science/Associate of Applied Science Degree Nursing

Applicants for admission must first apply for admission to Weber State University. Applicants must also apply for admission to the Associate of Science/Associate of Applied Science Degree Nursing program. Admission selections are made once per year. Applications may be obtained from the Nursing Admission Counselor, Room MH108B in the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions. Applications must be completed and on file by 1 February of each year. A $20 application fee must be paid at the time the application is submitted. Admission applications are reviewed by the Nursing Program Admissions and Advancement Committee. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail.

Program selectees begin prerequisites summer semester and are admitted autumn semester. All summer prerequisite courses must be successfully completed with a "C" grade or better in order to advance into fall semester. Admission requirements include the following:

Practical Nursing to Registered Nurse (PN to RN or "Advanced Placement")

Applicants must first apply for admission to Weber State University. Applicants must also apply for admission to PN to RN program. Admission times and deadlines vary according to campus location. For applications and deadline information, please contact the Nursing Admission Counselor, Room MH108B, Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions. A $20 application fee must be paid at the time the application is submitted. Admission applications are reviewed and evaluated by the Nursing Program Admissions and Advancement Committee. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. Admission requirements include the following:

General Education

Required general education courses for the Associate of Applied Science are referenced in the course requirements below. Refer to General Requirements for Associate of Science additional general education requirements. 

Course Requirements for A.S. Degree

Nursing Courses Required (must be taken in sequence)

First Year Fall
First Year Spring
Second Year Summer
*Depending upon a student's previous LPN program of study and/or years practice experience, LPN students accepted into the PN to RN Program may be required to successfully complete a transition course (Nursng 1124). The Program/Level Manager will notify those LPN's accepted into the program if this course is required.
 
Second Year Fall
Second Year Spring

Support courses required (must be taken in sequence)

First year support courses must be completed prior to progression to second year.
 
First Year Summer

          OPTION I

or       OPTION II
First Year Fall
First Year Spring
Second Year Summer
Second Year Fall
Second Year Spring
* Note: If you are planning on advancing to BSN, Math QL1030, QL1040, QL1050, QL1060 or QL1080 is a required prerequisite. 

Course Requirements for A.A.S. Degree

Nursing Courses Required (must be taken in sequence)

First Year Fall
First Year Spring
Second Year Summer
*Depending upon a student's previous LPN program of study and/or years practice experience, LPN students accepted into the PN to RN Program may be required to successfully complete a transition course (Nursng 1124). The Program/Level Manager will notify those LPN's accepted into the program if this course is required.
 
Second Year Fall
Second Year Spring

Support courses required (must be taken in sequence)

First year support courses must be completed prior to progression to second year.
 
First Year Summer

          OPTION I

or       OPTION II

First Year Fall
First Year Spring
Second Year Summer
Second Year Fall
Second Year Spring
* Note: If you are planning on advancing to BSN, Math QL1030, QL1040, QL1050, QL1060 or QL1080 is a required prerequisite. 

Link to Other Nursing Options

 

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