Nursing Schools in Utah - UT
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The nursing schools in Utah have so many applicants they are having to turn away or waitlist two to three for every one that the accept. Utah nursing schools have not been immune to the nursing faculty shortage impacting the rest of the country. Witout the faculty there is no way to admit or graduate more students which in turn is making the Utah nursing shortage worse.
We are dedicated to helping Utah nursing programs graduate more students. This site features nursing schools in Utah that offer online as well as campus based nursing programs that are CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) accredited. The University of Phoenix has been very active in graduating more nurses over the last 5 years in Utah which has helped to infuse the state with more highly educated nurses with BSNs and MSNs.
A 2002 survey found that since 1995, nursing bachelor-level graduate rates have fallen 23 percent. This can be primarily attributed to the lack of faculty available to teach advanced nursing degree programs and the waitlists that have been created as a result. Registered nurses don't want to deal with this on top of their daily work schedule. That's where our featured nursing schools can help. Now a registered nurse can apply and start their RN to BSN or RN to MSN program without being waitlisted and pay a comparable cost per credit to that of the other Utah nursing programs. Take a minute to request free information from the featured online nursing schools in Utah to learn more about how they can help you pursue your professional and personal goals.
Utah Nursing Job Outlook and Salary Information
The Utah Nurses Association this year cited a shortage of 2,000 nurses, with numbers climbing. Utah's is the third-most severe shortage in the country, with 592 nurses per 100,000 people, said Mindy deHoll, president of Advanced Nursing Service. This is good news for new and veteran nurses. Basically, nurses are writing their own ticket for jobs in hospitals and other health care facilities. The job outlook is great. There hasn't been a better time to start or advance your career in nursing.
According to indeed.com the average annual salary for registered nurse job postings on 5/2/07 was $40,000 in Utah. According to salary.com the median annual salary for a registered nurse in Salt Lake City, UT is $56,364, in Ogden, UT $56,246, in Provo, UT $55,244. These wages will vary depending on experience, location and specialty.
Featured Online Nursing Schools in Utah
University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services
University of Phoenix offers CCNE accredited nursing programs online and at campus locations across the nation. Their programs are designed for those nurses who want to pursue more advanced positions in today's challenging health care environment. Request free information from University of Phoenix today.
Walden University School of Nursing
Walden University offers online M.S. degree in nursing programs for Utah residents (must currently be an RN). Learn more by clicking on a link below.
Kaplan University School of Nursing
Kaplan University offers an accredited, online R.N.-to-B.S.N. degree completion program and two specialized MSN programs online. Request free information from the Kaplan University School of Nursing.
Western Governor's University - Nursing
WGU is Regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as well as Nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council.
Programs Offered: Online MSN - Education, Online MSN - Leadership & Management
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Featured Campus Based Nursing Schools in Utah
University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix offers accredited nursing degree programs at campuses in various cities throughout Utah including, Pleasant Grove, Clearfield, St. George, and Salt Lake City. Request free information from University of Phoenix below.
Everest College
Everest College offers career-focused training in the field of healthcare. Day and evening classes are available and curriculum is designed to meet the needs of potential employers. Everest College has the expert faculty and quality training programs necessary for its students to be successful.
