Welcome to your Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program application.

The Utah Tech University (UT) Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) program has two tracks: the licensed practical nurse (LPN) to RN bridge program and the Paramedic to RN bridge program. Each track offers a path toward an associate degree (AASN) and registered nursing licensure. Currently, up to 40 students are admitted each fall or spring semester.

This application is for students who will have completed all the AASN program prerequisites before entrance into the program. For more information about the program prerequisites, please visit the Eligibility and Prerequisites page.

If you are not a current Utah Tech University student, apply to UT through the general application portal first.

Admission Criteria for the LPN to RN Program:

Unencumbered LPN License in Utah.
All pre-requisite courses must be completed prior to beginning the nursing program. Applicants may apply while completing prerequisite courses but they must all be completed before the start of the program.
All pre-requisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Submit scores and upload a copy of the HESI A2 Exam to your application.
If graduation was more than three years ago, LPN's must have 1000 hours of documented LPN work experience within the last three years.

Admission Criteria for the Paramedic to RN Program:

Unencumbered Utah or National Paramedic Registry Certification.
All pre-requisite courses must be completed prior to beginning the nursing program.
All pre-requisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Submit scores and upload a copy of the HESI A2 Exam to your application.
If graduation was more than three years ago, paramedics must have 1000 hours of documented paramedic work experience within the last three years.

Please read each page carefully. After submitting this application, you will be taken to your application status page where you will see additional application checklist items to submit. Your application will not be reviewed until all application checklists are satisfied. All documentation must be uploaded by the application deadline.

Please note: No applicants will be able to obtain licensure as a registered nurse without U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status.