Overview Getting in Prereqs Acceptees
Overview A bridge program for licensed practical or vocational nurses that awards a bachelor's in nursing and prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN, with credit for the LPN/LVN license.
Career outlook Employers hire BSN-prepared registered nurses for direct patient care as well as roles requiring expanded leadership, research, and community-health competencies across nearly every healthcare setting.
Getting in What Southern Utah University asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam None required
Minimum GPA 3.0
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Southern Utah University. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 15 American Institution (ECON 1740, HIST 1700, POLS 1100 or SUU 1776) Fine Arts GE course General Psychology (PSY 1010) C or better Human Anatomy with Lab (BIOL 2320/2325) C or better · with lab Human Development through the Lifespan (FLHD 1500 or PSY 1110) C or better Human Physiology with Lab (BIOL 2420/2425) C or better · with lab Humanities GE course Information Literacy (INFO 1010/2010) Integrated Chemistry for Health Sciences with Lab (CHEM 1130/1135) C or better · with lab Intermediate Writing (ENGL 2010) Intro to Academic Writing (ENGL 1010) Intro to Human Pathophysiology (BIOL 2170) C or better Introductory Microbiology with Lab (BIOL 2060/2065) C or better · with lab Scientific Foundation of Human Nutrition (NFS 1020) C or better Statistics (MATH 1040/MATH 1031) C or better Certifications 1 LPN license (or Paramedic certificate / other qualifying health professional license) Application basics 4 Application essays Department of Nursing Advisement Sheet signed by applicant and adviser Required Support Courses GPA 3.0 Score 3 Required Support Courses GPA Three letters of recommendation (1 professional, 1 academic) Experience 1 Health care experience (certifications, work hours, volunteer hours) Recommended Prep courses 1 Nursing Career Exploration – Professional Development Course Recommended Acceptees Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.
