Overview
Utah has a population of more than 2.7 million people and in 2008, was the fastest growing state in the country. The majority of the population live in Salt Lake City, making it the more prosperous area of the state. Though the economy rests largely on the services industry, the outdoor recreation and tourism industry are also seeing a boom.
Nursing Education in Utah
Notable schools for nursing in Utah include the University of Utah and Westminster College, both of which are in Salt Lake City, and the Brigham Young University in Provo. A state nursing-specific scholarship is the Utah Nurses Foundation Grant-In-Aid Scholarships, while Utah’s Centennial Scholarship and the New Century Scholarships are general state scholarships also open to nursing students..
Outlook for Nursing in Utah
If you want to be employed as a registered nurse in Utah, you must first pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). For the time being, Utah is one of the few states not struggling with a nursing shortage, making it slightly more difficult to find a job there. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010 edition. The mean annual income for registered nurses is $60,530.
Some of the top employers of Registered Nurses in Utah include University of Utah Health Care, Intermountain Medical Center, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Saint Mark’s Hospital, and McKay-Dee Hospital Center.
Nursing Degree Programs in Utah
Transition programs for nurses:
Graduate programs for nurses:
- All Masters in Nursing Programs in UT
- All DNP and PhD in Nursing Programs in UT
- All Nurse Practitioner Programs in UT
Entry level nursing programs:
