Southern Utah University鈥檚 department of nursing is made up of academic programs that prepare individuals for professional nursing practice. A bachelor of science in nursing is recommended for students preparing for entry into nursing practice. SUU offers a learning-centered education that meets the requirements for a baccalaureate degree. 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, problem solving, ethical decision making, and communication.
Nursing - Pre-Licensure Curriculum Summary (98 Credits)
Required Support Courses (14 Credits)
CHEM 1110 - Elementary Chemistry 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Physical Sciences Knowledge Area)
CHEM 1115 - Elementary Chemistry Lab 1 Credit(s)
MATH 1040 - Statistics 4 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy)
NFS 1020 - Scientific Foundations of Human Nutrition 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Life Sciences Knowledge Area)
PSY 1010 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area)
Pre-Nursing Core (24 Credits)
The Department of Nursing strongly recommends no online courses be taken to complete the 鈥淧re-Nursing Core鈥� requirements.
BIOL 2060 - Introductory Microbiology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 2065 - Introductory Microbiology Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 2170 - Introduction to Human Pathophysiology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 2320 - Human Anatomy 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 2325 - Human Anatomy Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 2420 - Human Physiology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 2425 - Human Physiology Lab 1 Credit(s)
CHEM 1120 - Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry 5 Credit(s)
CHEM 1125 - Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry Lab 1 Credit(s)
FLHD 1500 - Human Development through the Lifespan 3 Credit(s)
Advanced Standing Requirements (60 Credits)
NURS 3120 - Introduction to Health Assessment 3 Credit(s)
NURS 3130 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practices 4 Credit(s)
NURS 3135 - Fundamentals of Nursing Lab 4 Credit(s)
NURS 3140 - Foundations of Professional Nursing 3 Credit(s)
NURS 3160 - Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice 2 Credit(s)
NURS 3220 - Pharmacology and Therapeutic Interventions 4 Credit(s)
NURS 3230 - Care of Adults 4 Credit(s)
NURS 3235 - Care of Adults Lab 4 Credit(s)
NURS 3240 - Mental Health Nursing 2 Credit(s)
NURS 4320 - Care of the Family - Maternal Newborn 2 Credit(s)
NURS 4330 - Care of the Family - Pediatric 2 Credit(s)
NURS 4335 - Care of the Family in Nursing Lab 3 Credit(s)
NURS 4340 - Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults 2 Credit(s)
NURS 4350 - Population Care 4 Credit(s)
NURS 4355 - Community Health Nursing Lab 2 Credit(s)
NURS 4430 - High Acuity Nursing 3 Credit(s)
NURS 4435 - High Acuity Nursing Lab 2 Credit(s)
NURS 4440 - Contemporary Issues in Nursing 3 Credit(s)
NURS 4550 - Leadership and Management in Nursing 3 Credit(s)
NURS 4555 - Leadership and Management in Nursing Lab/Capstone 4 Credit(s)
August 2025
Walter Maxwell Gibson College of Science and Engineering
351 W. University Blvd.,
CEDAR CITY,
Utah,
84720, United States
Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
TOEFL IBT 71
IELTS 6.0
iTEP Academic 4.2
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
