RN Programs in Utah

Utah RN Programs

Registered nursing is a career for those who want to make a difference in the world. Being an RN offers a challenging and exciting career, as well as job stability. A registered nursing degree makes it possible to work in hospitals, doctors' offices, and other healthcare facilities. Some people complain about the monotony of other careers, but RNs are guaranteed to face new challenges on a daily basis.

Becoming an RN in Utah

The first step in becoming an RN in Utah is to complete an education program that is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, or Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.

The following items must be attached with a licensure application:

  • Division of Occupational Licensing (DOPL) application
  • $100 application fee
  • 2 fingerprint cards
  • New graduates: official transcript
  • Those applying for licensure by endorsement: verification of licensure
  • Graduates of foreign nursing schools who have never been licensed: Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) certificate
  • NCLEX registration (if applicable)

Utah is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. A nurse who is licensed in a compact state can be granted permission to practice in another compact state without becoming licensed in that state.

The exam used to license RNs in Utah is the NCLEX-RN. There is a $200 registration fee.

Renewing an RN License

RN license renewal in Utah is based on a set date, rather than date of license. All licenses expire on January 31st of odd-numbered years. The first renewal period may be greater or less than 2 years, depending on how far into the 2 year renewal period the license was obtained.

Additional Resources

RN Schools Near You & Online in Utah

Southern Utah University

  • 351 West University Boulevard Cedar City, UT 84720
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (435) 586-7700

Ameritech College

  • 12257 Business Park Drive Draper, UT 84020
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (801) 816-1444

Weber State University

  • 3848 Harrison Blvd. Ogden, UT 84408
    Programs: ADN, EMT Paramedic, Health Information Management-Associate, Health Information Management-Bachelor's, LPN, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MSN, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN
    (801) 626-6000

Utah Valley State College

  • 800 West University Parkway Orem, UT 84058
    Programs: ADN, RN, RN to BSN
    (801) 863-8199

College of Eastern Utah

  • 451 East 400 North Price, UT 84501
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Pre-Nursing Studies, RN
    (435) 613-5000

Brigham Young University

  • 150 East Bulldog Boulevard Provo, UT 84602
    Programs: BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, RN
    (801) 422-4636

Provo College

  • 1450 West 820 North Provo, UT 84601
    Programs: ADN, CNA, RN
    (801) 818-8900

Salt Lake Community College

  • 4600 South Redwood Road Salt Lake City, UT 84123
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (801) 957-7522

University of Utah

  • 206 Presidents Circle Salt Lake City, UT 84112
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, DNP, EMT Paramedic, MSN, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Nursing PhD, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN
    (801) 581-7793

Westminster College

  • 1840 South 1300 East Salt Lake City, UT 84105
    Programs: BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Nursing Administration, RN
    (801) 484-7651

Dixie State College

  • 225 S. 700 E. St George, UT 84770
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN
    (435) 652-7500

Broadview University