Pre-Licensure BSN Program

Become a Registered Nurse

The UT Pre-Licensure BSN Program is a full-time program for students who want to become a registered nurse. Nursing school requires a substantial time commitment to fulfill the intensive requirements of the program in the classroom, nursing arts laboratory, and clinical settings.

Complete pre-requisite coursework
Apply to the Pre-Licensure BSN Program
After Acceptance into the P-BSN program, complete program requirements
Complete NURS 3000-4000 coursework during 4 semesters (15 credits each semester)
Graduate with your Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Pass the NCLEX-RN exam
Start your new career as an RN!

Empowering Tomorrow’s Nurses: Showcasing Innovation and Research Excellence

Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing focuses on the idea that nursing practices ought to be developed and adapted on an ongoing cycle of evidence, theory, and research.

Upcoming Dates

Jan 06, 2025 Fall 2025 Applications Open

Applications for Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program open.

Apr 21, 2025 Fall 2025 Applications Due

Applications and all supporting materials are due by 11:59 pm

Aug 20, 2025 Fall 2025 Semester Begins

Welcome back!
Mandatory Orientation for incoming Fall 2025 nursing students will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.

Pre-Licensure Testimonials

Colby Health - Utah Tech Graduate Fall 2022

Do you feel like your UT nursing education gave you what you needed to be successful?
Utah Tech University’s BSN program did more than enough to prepare me for the rigor of my first nursing role at Duke’s CTICU. I felt like I had the base knowledge needed to be successful.

Where are you currently working?
I am currently working at Duke University Hospital’s CTICU. That’s right! I made it outside of Utah! It has been a really great experience being able to care for acutely ill cardiac patients requiring vasoactive medications and ventilator support.

What do you like best about being an RN?
The thing that I most enjoy about my work is the learning opportunities that it presents. Each day brings on a new challenge, along with many opportunities to learn and grow. I also like the 1:1 nursing-to-patient ratio, allowing me to give attentive care to my patients. In my opinion, the best thing about being an RN is having many career opportunities. There are so many routes a nurse can go, jobs to get, and career aspirations to follow.

Words of Wisdom: Follow your dreams. Hang in there. There are going to be hard times, roadblocks, and even times when you want to “throw in the towel” all together. Keep on keeping on and follow your dreams.

Brandon Alford - Utah Tech Nursing Fall 2020

Do you feel like your UT nursing education gave you what you needed to be successful?
COVID struck in March 2020 and took the world by storm, interrupting many in-hospital experiences we had hoped to gain. But honestly, that’s life. This program taught me the importance of being adaptable to the unexpected. Things change, so stay calm and flexible.

Where are you currently working?
Presently, I am working at VCU Health in Richmond, Virginia, where I’ve been part of the Comprehensive Medicine Unit (CMU) for the past three years. Generally, I work exclusively on my home unit, but I am floated to other units as needs arise. As a medicine unit, our patient population can vary quite drastically.

What do you like best about being an RN?
Being an RN is stressful. The hours are long, and the job is hard on both body and mind, but I love what I do. The best part about being an RN is that I get to make a difference.

Words of Wisdom:
This is a fast-paced program, so be proactive in your learning. Develop successful study habits. Join a motivated study group and teach concepts to one another. Take a deep breath. You’ve got this!

7 Predictors of Success in Nursing School

Predictors of success in nursing school include strong performance in courses, especially anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. In order to do a great job preparing for nursing school you must work hard to stay on top of it all. With the following seven habits, you will be successful.

Manage your time – Balance classes, studying, work, and personal obligations. Break each day into blocks of time and determine what is the most important for each block.
Study smart – Cramming for a test will not work. You must understand the material plus how to apply it in different situations. To study smart try to: Avoid distractions, Review classwork before you got to class, Practice by doing some practice test questions, Give yourself enough time
Ask for help – It is not a sign of weakness or failure, so do it!
Focus – Organize your study space, turn off the phone, TV and music when you study.
Make realistic goals – It is best to set aside time everyday for reading and studying
Be proactive – Plan ahead and stay on top of assignments
Reward yourself – Preparing for nursing school is not easy and you will probably get tired of studying. So, set a reachable goal and reward yourself when you reach it.