Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program in Provo, Utah

Study the human organism, cell biology, genetics, organ systems and the processes that support homeostasis and health. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Examine microorganisms, infection control, disease, immunity and microbial physiology through lecture and laboratory learning. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Begin a comprehensive study of normal human structures and functions through classroom and laboratory work. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Complete the study of normal body structures and functions, with laboratory experiences that support later nursing coursework. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Learn the prefixes, suffixes, roots and clinical terms used for accurate communication in healthcare. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Apply scientific reasoning, decision-making strategies and systematic problem-solving to complex academic, interpersonal and ethical questions. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Study nutrition across the lifespan and its role in health promotion, disease prevention and clinical nursing care. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Explore how changes in normal physiology lead to disease, including causes, progression and implications for treatment. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Use data analysis, probability, hypothesis testing and health-science applications to understand evidence and research. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Develop critical reading, logical argument, academic writing and clear communication skills. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Practice clear, structured writing for professional, healthcare-documentation and research contexts. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Explore the development of government and policy, including influences on healthcare systems and professional practice. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Examine cognition, perception, emotion, personality and social interaction through foundational psychological theories. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Study cognitive, emotional and social development across the lifespan and the influences that shape each life stage. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Study relationships among individuals, social institutions, culture and organized groups. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Explore therapeutic communication, cultural humility, social determinants of health, patient rights and holistic care. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Practice interviewing, physical examination, health screening, data analysis and accurate documentation through classroom and laboratory experiences. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Build clinical decision-making, safety, infection-control, health-promotion and foundational nursing skills through classroom, lab and clinical learning. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Study professional nursing, interprofessional teamwork, safety culture, ethics, legal accountability and quality improvement. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Learn core pharmacology, medication administration, safety, drug classifications and the nurse’s responsibilities throughout drug therapy. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Apply evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care to common adult health conditions through classroom, lab, simulation and direct-care experiences. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Develop therapeutic communication and evidence-based nursing approaches for people experiencing mental and behavioral health needs. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Build on pharmacology principles while examining medication therapy for increasingly complex health conditions and patient needs. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Advance clinical judgment and nursing care for adult patients with more complex medical-surgical conditions. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Study prenatal, intrapartum and postpartum nursing, normal and high-risk pregnancy, neonatal health and reproductive care through lab, simulation and direct-care experiences. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.

Learn family-centered care of infants, children and adolescents, including growth, safety, health promotion, illness and injury. Outside preparation and study are required in addition to scheduled course activities.