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The two-year nursing program at Utah Career College prepares students for NCLEX-RN licensure exams and careers as registered nurses. Few degree programs offer more value in return for a student’s financial and personal investment. Contact UCC for information about associate degree nursing training.
Employment settings for registered nurses: Graduates of the UCC Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree program enter one of the fastest-growing employment markets in the U.S. They are prepared to work in a wide variety of settings, including hospitals, emergency rooms, home health care, long-term care, healthcare clinics, public health, hospice-nursing, outpatient care, the military and tele-health services.
Salary expectations for registered nurses: According to the Utah Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual salary for nurses is $52,330, with most earning between $43,370 and $63,320. The US Department of Labor predicts 500,000 new positions for registered nurses in the near future.
Services provided by registered nurses include:
- Pediatric, obstetric, surgical and critical care nursing
- Acute care nursing in hospital settings
- Home health-care nursing
- School nursing
- Public health services
- Community health services
- Behavioral health services
- Care of the older adult or chronically ill patient
- Flight nursing
- Nursing in long-term care facilities, clinics, doctors’ offices
- Nurse specialist for an insurance company
In every health care setting, associate degree nurses treat clients and provide education and advocacy for patients and their families. In order to do so, they need, in addition to technical skills and medical knowledge, highly-developed communication and critical thinking skills. Nursing instructors at UCC prepare students for the intellectual, emotional and physical demands of the profession.
At UCC we are committed to helping students achieve their goals
As a career college, UCC closely monitors every program to see that students receive rigorous, contemporary training valued by employers. Our nursing program is a clear example, preparing students to provide holistic care for diverse communities, to make sound, fact-based decisions independently and collegially and to serve as patient advocates and client educators. Employer and student testimonials demonstrate the value of our program.
Career placement support: Our support does not stop at the classroom door,. Our full-time Career Services Director provides personal placement assistance to each student approaching graduation.
Schedule a personal meeting
If you are interested in Utah Career College’s nursing program, please call our West Jordan campus (801-304-4224) or send an e-mail to our admissions department. A representative will be happy to answer your questions, schedule a one-on-one meeting and help you evaluate our program in light of your personal goals. If you decide to enroll, the representative will guide you through the nursing program admission process.