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The University of Utah

Salt Lake , Utah ,United States

Nursing, B.S. - Geriatric Nursing Leadership Emphasis

The online RN to BS program (RN-BS) and RN to BS Geriatric Nursing Leadership emphasis (RN-BS GNL) at the University of Utah are designed for licensed registered nurses who are working professionals desiring career mobility, professional development, and bachelor-level nursing competencies with an optional emphasis in geriatric nursing leadership. The RN-BS program can be completed in two, three, or four consecutive semesters. Students in the RN-BS program have the option of beginning the program in the spring, summer, or fall semester. Students in the RN-BS GNL emphasis may begin any semester and complete the program in three or four consecutive semesters (fall semester starts may complete the GNL emphasis in two semesters). Both options are offered fully online.

The curriculum in the RN-BS program and RN-BS GNL emphasis provide learning experiences in health promotion, health care disparities, global and public health nursing, leadership, and health policy. Students complete a clinical capstone in their fourth semester. Exposure to nursing research and evidence-based practice is integrated throughout the program. The RN-BS GNL emphasis is designed to improve geriatric nursing care, incorporate the principles of cultural competency in the care of elders, focus on leadership skills and competencies, include principles of supervising culturally diverse workers, enhance geriatric clinical content in courses, and emphasize the care of older adults in all settings. Students who choose the RN-BS GNL emphasis will take GERON 5100 Research in Aging in place of NURS 3108 Evidence Based Practice, and must take an assigned elective, GERON 5050 Best Practices in Geriatrics. Completion of the RN-BS GNL emphasis is indicated on the student’s transcript.

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Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

University of Utah Health is an economic engine unlike any other in Utah. With more than 14,000 faculty and staff it is one of the state's largest employers and contributes millions of dollars in net tax revenue to Utah every year. But University of Utah Health's impact goes beyond the balance sheet. Its bottom line includes the health and well being of Utah residents in every corner of the state and from all walks of life.

University of Utah Health is the only university health care system in the state of Utah and provides patient care for the people of Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, and much of Nevada. It is also the training ground for most of Utah's physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, and other health care professionals.

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
University of Utah Health's School of Medicine jumped a healthy 28 spots in the US News and World Report medical school rankings in primary care. With one of the nation's highest faculty-to-student ratios and a seamless integration with our 23 departments, students, residents, and fellows receive deep exposure to pioneering efforts in health care value and quality. Our School of Medicine students find themselves in a culture of care unlike any other school.

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Why is University of Utah Health's College of Pharmacy ranked in the top 20 schools in the nation? It begins with our commitment to educating future pharmacists at the highest levels and pursuing boundary-pushing research in pharmaceutical sciences. For more than 40 years, the college has been among the nation’s top recipients of NIH research support. The college is a national leader in applying science to personalized medicine to improve health care delivery through optimized medication outcomes.

COLLEGE OF NURSING
As Utah’s premier nursing education institution, the University of Utah College of Nursing aims to develop health care leaders whose actions transform the health of individuals and communities around the world. The institution prepares nursing, gerontology, and health professionals at all education levels. US News & World Report ranks the College of Nursing No. 11 in the nation for nurse-midwifery, No. 22 for Doctor of Nursing Practice, No. 30 for Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and No. 38 for online MSN. The College excels in research, boasting a total grant portfolio of $35 million while ranking #22 in the nation in research funding from NIH.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH
The home of Utah’s allied health disciplines, the College of Health is the nexus of an integrated, comprehensive, individualized, and systemic approach to health and wellness. Eighteen bachelor’s, 16 master’s, five PhD, and three clinical doctorate degree programs place it among the largest colleges at the University of Utah. If you’re interested in physical and occupational therapy, nutrition and exercise science, audiology, and athletic training—even recreation and tourism—look no further…

SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
The School of Dentistry is the newest school at University of Utah Health and the first new school or college at the University of Utah in more than 50 years. Our dental students learn to improve the oral and overall health of communities through education, research, and clinical service. With special attention to caring for the underserved and integrating oral health with other aspects of health care, the University of Utah creates skilled and compassionate dentists. No wonder Utah is smiling.

PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

First-time, freshmen enrolled 5,361
Average high school GPA for first-time, freshmen – 3.64
50 States Represented
26 UT Counties Represented
50 Countries Represented

Our office cannot use expired test scores to evaluate the English proficiency requirement.

TOEFL: 80 or higher
IELTS: 6.5 or higher
DUOLINGO: 105 or higher
ACT English score of 18 or higher
SAT Reading score of 27 or higher

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
  • Duration: 04 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 138440 USD
    Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
    Application Fee: 65 USD
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