SUU Nursing Department Recognized with 2024-25 College of Distinction Award
Published: September 27, 2024 | Read Time: 1 minutes
Cedar City, UTAH –
Southern Utah University’s Department of Nursing has been recognized as one of the top Nursing Colleges of Distinction for 2024-2025 nationwide. It is the only university in Utah to be awarded this distinction.
This recognition comes from Colleges of Distinction, a nationally recognized organization that connects students and parents with universities across the country and helps them navigate the process of deciding where to attend. Over 200 nursing programs across the country were recognized for the 2024-2025 academic year.
“With a shortage of capable nurses in Utah, it is increasingly important that nursing programs focus on student success,” said Professor Suzie Campbell, Department Chair of Nursing. “This award, along with other awards that SUU has received, is evidence that SUU Nursing is preparing compassionate, skilled, and proficient nurses.”
In order to qualify as a college of distinction, SUU’s nursing program was assessed on four key factors: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities and successful outcomes. Additionally, the organization analyzed how SUU met more specific qualifications, such as validation from the Accreditation Commission for Excellence in Nursing and/or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, high mastery rates in standardized exams, advising and counseling available specifically for nursing students and faculty and staff industry connections.
For more information about Colleges of Distinction and other recognitions received by SUU Nursing please visit https://www.suu.edu/nursing/awards.html.
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Contact Information:
Nikki Koontz
435-586-5400
nikkikoontz@suu.edu