Program Description
Snow College offers a two-year ASN program and an ASN, LPN-RN Bridge option. The ASN degree prepares students for entry-level clinical practices as a registered nurse and to function as a member of a healthcare team in a variety of healthcare settings. Students who graduate with an ASN degree will be eligible to apply and take the NCLEX-RN exam. Students will be prepared to go directly into the workforce and/or choose to continue to study towards a higher nursing degree.
Students are accepted into the ASN program both fall and spring semesters. Classes are held at the Snow College Richfield Campus and Ephraim West Campus. Clinical sites are located in Central Utah.
The ASN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
www.acenursing.org
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the ASN program, students will be able to do the following:
- The student will design and implement individualized patient centered care.
- The student will promote collaborative clinical decision making with the inter-professional teams through implementation of effective communication skills.
- The student will make clinical decisions substantiated with evidence that integrates knowledge of nursing science to provide competent care.
- The student will incorporate patient safety principles into the plan of care for all individuals.
- The student will use technology to document, manage knowledge, and support decision making.
Admission Requirements
Students must apply for admission to the two-year ASN program as well as the ASN, LPN-RN Bridge program. Admission into each program is based on a point system. Points are primarily based upon GPA, work experience, and references. Packets for each program can be found at www.snow.edu/nursing.
All applications will be completed electronically. You can find the application online at snow.edu/nursing. Please review the Application Instructions in the individual program packet before starting your application. Application, transcripts, evaluations, and other required documentation must be received within the application acceptance dates below:
For the Fall Admission Semester, application acceptance dates are Jan. to March 1.
For the Spring Admission Semester, application acceptance dates are July 1 to Sept. 1.
A complete ASN application includes the following:
- Apply to Snow College
- Your Badger ID and Snow College email are required for your application. All applicants will be notified of their final class placement via their Snow College email approximately four weeks after the final application acceptance date.
- Nursing Application fee of $25.00, non-refundable. The nursing application fee can be paid online or at the Snow College Cashier’s Office. To pay online, go to the Nursing website during the application acceptance dates.
- Current, Utah License
- Current, Utah CNA license, for those applying to the two-year ASN program
- Current, Utah LPN license, for those applying to the ASN, LPN-RN Bridge program
- Two Evaluations: Evaluators can be previous or current employers or a teacher. Friends or relatives will not be accepted.
- Official transcripts: Send official transcripts to Snow College from all colleges/universities you have attended. Snow College transcripts will not need to be sent.
Post ASN Admission Requirements
Additional documents will be required for those accepted into the ASN program. Complete admission to the Snow College nursing program is contingent upon submission of satisfactory results of the following:
- Proof of current immunizations which include: Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Covid, Hepatitis B, two-step TB or chest x-ray, seasonal flu shot.
- Drug screen and Background check.
- Physical examination which indicates that the applicant is free from any physical or emotional condition that would preclude successful participation and completion of the program. This will be required yearly.
- CPR Card. A current CPR card must be maintained through the ASN program. We only accept: American Heart Association, BLS Health Care Provider or American Red Cross, CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
- Students must review and agree to adhere to the policies and guidelines outlined in the Snow College ASN Handbook.
The nursing department reserves the right to request additional backgrounds and/or drug screenings while enrolled in the nursing program at Snow College. The nursing department reserves the right to deny entrance into the ASN program based upon the results from the background or drug screen or if required documentation is not turned in on time.
Documentation must be provided to the office manager by the following dates.
Admission Semester - Documentation Due
Fall: July 1
Spring: December 1
The New Student Orientation for the ASN program is mandatory for students to attend. Approximate dates will be two weeks before classes start fall semester and one week before classes start spring semester.
Two-year ASN Program Requirements
Pre-application requirements: Must be completed before your application is submitted.
- Cumulative College GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants with a cumulative college GPA between 2.80 to 2.99 may apply to the program with a written petition.
- Current, Utah CNA license.
- Completed one of the following:
- MATH 0850 Math Literacy, MATH 1010 Intermediate Algebra, or higher math course passed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better.
- ALEKS PPL score of 30 or above.
Notes
All prerequisite and co-requisite courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” for the ASN degree. All ASN Core Courses must be passed with a minimum grade of “B-“ to continue in the ASN program. We follow Snow College’s grade requirement for the GE courses.
Co-requisite and suggested courses, completed with a minimum grade of “B-”, may be given points in the application process.
Associate degrees require a quantitative literacy course, i.e. MATH 1030 Quantitative Literacy MA or higher; however, students transferring to a BSN or higher nursing program may need MATH 1040 Introduction to Statistics MA.
ASN, LPN-RN Bridge Program Requirements
Pre-application requirements: Must be completed before your application is submitted.
- Cumulative College GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants with a cumulative college GPA between 2.80 to 2.99 with two-years LPN work experience can also apply to the program.
- Current, Utah LPN license.
- Completed one of the following:
- MATH 0850 Math Literacy, MATH 1010 Intermediate Algebra, or higher math course passed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better.
- ALEKS PPL score of 30 or above.
Recommended Courses
It is highly recommended that students take the courses below to enhance their learning in the ASN program. These courses are not required.
Notes
All prerequisite and co-requisite courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” for the ASN degree. All ASN, LPN-RN Bridge Core Courses must be passed with a minimum grade of “B-“ to continue in the ASN program. We follow Snow College’s grade requirement for the GE courses.
Co-requisite and suggested courses, completed with a minimum grade of “B-”, may be given points in the application process.
Associate degrees require a quantitative literacy course, i.e. MATH 1030 Quantitative Literacy MA or higher; however, students transferring to a BSN or higher nursing program may need MATH 1040 Introduction to Statistics MA.
