Department of Nursing

Current Nursing Students

This page is updated on a regular basis and students need to refer back to it often in order to have the most up to date information.

Information for:

Intermountain Clinical Student Portal Instructions

Lippincott Nursing Procedures

Nursing Code of Ethics

Exposure Control Plan

Exposure Control Plan - Appendix

Student Background Checks

SUUSNA Dues On-Line Payment Link

Patch On-Line Payment Link

AmeriCorps   Questions contact Gabrielle Strand at gabriellestrand@suu.edu 

MDF Instruments

All Levels

Fall 2021: Current Clinical Documentation is due to Teresa (SCA 108C) by 12:00 p.m., Date TBD. Proof of 2021-2022 Flu Shot (Immunization) due to Teresa (SCA 108C) by 12:00 pm, on October 15, 2021.

*Graduation Information:

Students need to apply for graduation within the mySUU portal by the appropriate deadline:

Nursing
INTENDED GRADUATION DEADLINE
Fall Semester Oct 15
Spring Semester DEC 15
Summer Semester FEB 15

Additional graduation information.

Clinical Documentation

ALL clinical documentation for Fall Semester 2021 (this includes any documentation expiring May 13, 2021 - December 13, 2021) must be updated and turned into the office manager by noon on Wednesday, TBD. Proof of 2021-2022 Flu Shot (Immunization) due to Teresa (SCA 108C) by 12:00 pm, on October 15, 2021. Paperwork can be mailed to: SUU Department of Nursing, Attention: Teresa Higbee, 351 West University Blvd., Cedar City, UT 84720.

"Notice to those applying for licensure in the state of Utah." 

Fingerprinting services at the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) are temporarily suspended.  Fingerprinting, while still required for licensure, is currently suspended at the Heber M Wells Building. You may find a list of facilities currently offering fingerprint services here. You may also check with your local police department. Please note the facility must be able to print two FD-258 fingerprinting cards. You must mail both cards to the division (Emailed fingerprint cards cannot be accepted).

DOPL "Urgent COVID-19 Agency Notices"  https://dopl.utah.gov/covid19.html

PN and RN Licensing

Application Process

  1. RN Candidates, Request an SUU Transcript from MySUU Portal, select "After Degree is Posted" and send to doplbureau7@utah.gov.
    PN Candidates, pick up a Letter of Equivalency from the Department of Nursing after passing the PN-Predictor (to be enclosed with your application to DOPL).
  2. Register and pay Pearson Vue.
  3. Once transcripts are sent (or PN-Letter of Equivalency is obtained), send to Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) the completed application, required fee and completed fingerprint cards.

Please note, test must be taken within 30 days of DOPL receiving application!

Apply for a License (DOPL)

NCLEX Examination Registration

LPN by equivalency test school code (PARTIAL RN EDUCATION TAKING PN) US38909700 (application must be in to the state board within 30 days of the date of the letter of equivalency)

RN school code US38500000

Please note: PN assessment exam for SUU nursing students (must complete level 2 successfully) will only be offered twice a year; once in April and December. Next exam will be on Friday, December 17, 2021, 11:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., SCA 011. Fee for exam is $65 for proctored assessment or $105 for proctored assessment and Practice Exams. Students must pay and pre-register through the nursing office no later than Noon on November 11, 2021 (fees are non-refundable and are subject to change). Contact the Nursing Office for additional information. Students can pay LPN fee online (Bring receipt to office after paying). 

Fall 2021

 

Order Uniforms from Scrubin Uniforms Use Access Code SUU1234.    Patches for lab coats, etc. available from the Nursing Office, only. Pay for patches online.

 

Level 1
Fall 2021

Fall 2021: Current Clinical Documentation is due to Teresa (SCA 108C) by 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 8, 2021.  Proof of 2021-2022 Flu Shot (Immunization) due to Teresa (SCA 108C) by 12:00 pm, on October 15, 2021.

Register for the following NURS courses: 3120, 3130, 3140, 3160 and one of the 3135 sections.
You must be flexible – there will be class or clinical experiences every day; Monday through Friday, in this first semester.

Classes are Mondays and Tuesdays (check the posted schedule); Clinical/Labs are on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays (varying times depending on group) and one online course.

First week of school (Wednesday, 09/8/2021 - Friday, 09/17/2021) schedule:

Classes are: Monday, 0900 - 1150 in SCA 106 and Tuesday, 0800 - 1150 in SCA 011 and 1300 - 1550 in SCA 106. NURS 3160 is an on-line class.

Wednesday (09/8/2021):
NURS 3130 & NURS 3135 Orientation - Draw for clinical groups,  800 - 1500 (Lunch on your own, 1200 - 1300). Location, R. Haze Hunter Conference Center, Charles Hunter Room
Opening Celebration (Mandatory): Wednesday (09/8/2021), 1500 pm to 1630 pm, (Snacks will be served), Location, SUU Nursing Lawn, outside of nursing offices.

Thursday (09/9/2021):
Patient Teaching/Coaching, 0900 - 1400 (Lunch on your own, 1200-1300). Location, R. Haze Hunter Conference Center, Charles Hunter Room.

Friday (09/10/2021):
BLS Overview and Safety Training, SCA 103
Group A ~ 0830 - 1200

Group B ~ 1230 - 1600

Monday (09/13/2021): 
Regular Class Schedule

Tuesday (09/14/2021): 
Regular Class Schedule

Wednesday (09/15/2021): Vital Signs and Safety, SCA 103, 0700 - 1330
Group A:  0700 - 1000

Group B:  1030 - 1330

Thursday (09/16/2021):  Lab, SCA103

Group A:  0800 - 1600 (Lunch on your own, 1200-1300)

Friday (09/17/2021):  Lab, SCA 103

Group B:  0800 - 1600 (Lunch on your own, 1200-1300)

Other Schedule Changes:  Wednesday (09/22/2021): Stonehenge LTC orientation, 1000. Everyone in Uniform

Cedar Health and Rehabilitation Orientation, 1100. Everyone in Uniform.

Order Uniforms from Scrubin Uniforms Use Access Code SUU1234.    Patches for lab coats, etc. available from the Nursing Office, only. Pay for patches online.

Level 2
Fall 2021

Fall 2021: Current Clinical Documentation/Proof of 2021-2022 Flu Shot (Immunization) due to Teresa (SCA 108C) by 12:00 pm, on October 15, 2021.

(Students are eligible to take the PN NCLEX at the end of this semester, if interested see licensing information at the top of this page).

Register for the following NURS courses: 3220, 3230, 3240, and one of the 3235 sections.

First week of school (Wednesday, 09/8/2021 - Friday, 09/17/2021) schedule:

Classes Wednesdays and Thursdays (check the posted schedule). Clinical are on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Wednesday (09/8/2021):
Regular Class Schedule.
Opening Celebration (Mandatory): Wednesday (09/8/2021), 1500 pm to 1630 pm, (Snacks will be served), Location, SUU Nursing Lawn, outside of nursing offices.

Thursday (09/9/2021):
Regular Class Schedule.

Friday (09/10/2021):
No Class/clinical/lab scheduled

Monday (09/13/2021): 
St. George Hospital Orientation 0600 - 1500. Everyone in Uniform.

Tuesday (09/14/2021): 
Skills Lab, 0900 - 1700

Wednesday (09/15/2021):

Regular Class Schedule

Thursday (09/16/2021):

Regular Class Schedule

Friday (09/17/2021):

No Class/clinical/lab scheduled

 

Level 3
Fall 2021

Fall 2021: Current Clinical Documentation/Proof of 2021-2022 Flu Shot (Immunization) due to Teresa (SCA 108C) by 12:00 pm, on October 15, 2021.

*REFER TO THE NOTE AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE REGARDING GRADUATION APPLICATION.

Register for the following NURS courses: 4320, 4330, 4340, 4350, one of the 4335 sections, and one of the 4355 sections.

First week of school (Wednesday, 09/8/2021 - Friday, 09/17/2021) schedule:

Classes Wednesdays and Thursdays (check the posted schedule). Clinical are on Mondays and Tuesdays and some Thursdays and Fridays.

Wednesday (09/08/2021):

Regular Class Schedule.
Opening Celebration (Mandatory): Wednesday (09/8/2021), 1500 to 1630, (Snacks will be served), Location, SUU Nursing Lawn, outside of nursing offices.

Thursday (09/09/2021):
NURS 4335 Clinical Orientation, Syllabus Review, 0930 - 1200, Location, R. Haze Hunter Conference Center, Shooting Star Room.

Regular Class Schedule

Friday (09/10/2021):
NURS 4335, EFM & Assessments, 0700 - 1600, SCA 104
Group 2: 0700 - 1000
Group 1: 1000 - 1300
Group 3: 1300 - 1600

Open Lab: 1600 - 1800

Monday (09/13/2021): 
St. George Hospital Orientation 0600 - 0900. Everyone in Uniform.

Open Lab/PAPR training:  0830 - 1800, SCA 011 & SCA 104

Tuesday (09/14/2021): 
EFM Validations, SCA 104 (Sign-up for validation time).

Wednesday (09/15/2021):
Regular Class Schedule.

Thursday (09/16/2021):
NB/PP Validations, 0800 - 1200, SCA 104

Regular Class Schedule.

Friday (09/17/2021):

No Class/clinical/lab scheduled

Level 4
Fall 2021

Fall 2021: Current Clinical Documentation/Proof of 2021-2022 Flu Shot (Immunization) due to Teresa (SCA 108C) by 12:00 pm, on September 24, 2021.

Hurst Review (Live NCLEX Review): Wednesday, 12/8/2021 - Friday, 12/10/2021, 0900-1730, Location: R. Haze Hunter Conference Center, Charles Hunter Room. All level 4 students will be registered by Nursing Staff. Registration and attendance expectations will be explained the first part of the semester.

Register for the following NURS courses: 4430, 4440, 4550, one of the 4435 sections and one of the 4555 sections.

First week of school (Wednesday, 09/8/2021 - Friday, 09/17/2021) schedule:

Wednesday (09/08/2021):
Clinical Skills Review, 1230 - 1430, Location: Nursing Learning Lab, SCA 103/104.

Opening Celebration (Mandatory): Wednesday (09/8/2021), 1500 to 1630, (Snacks will be served), Location, SUU Nursing Lawn, outside of nursing offices.

Thursday (09/09/2021):
Regular Class Schedule

Friday (09/10/2021):

Regular Class Schedule

Monday (09/13/2021): 
TBD

Tuesday (09/14/2021): 
TBD

Wednesday (09/15/2021):

TBD

Thursday (09/16/2021):

Regular Class Schedule

Friday (09/17/2021):

Regular Class Schedule

Level Health Professionals (HP2)
Fall 2021

Fall 2021: Current Clinical Documentation/Proof of 2021-2022 Flu Shot (Immunization) due to Teresa (SCA 108C) by 12:00 pm, on October 15, 2021.

Register for the following NURS courses: 3222, 3232, 3242, 3162, and one of the 3237 sections.

First week of school (Wednesday, 09/8/2021 - Friday, 09/17/2021) schedule:

Classes Tuesdays and Wednesdays (check the posted schedule). Clinical are on Mondays.

Wednesday (09/8/2021):
Regular Class Schedule.
Opening Celebration (Mandatory): Wednesday (09/8/2021), 1500 to 1630, (Snacks will be served), Location, SUU Nursing Lawn, outside of nursing offices.

Thursday (09/9/2021):
No Class/clinical/lab scheduled

Friday (09/10/2021):
No Class/clinical/lab scheduled

Monday (09/13/2021): 
St. George Hospital Orientation 0600 - 1030. Everyone in Uniform.
Open Lab/PAPR Training, 0830 - 1300
Clinical Orientation, 1300 - 1500, SCA 106

Open Lab, 1500 - 1800, SCA 104

Tuesday (09/14/2021): 
Regular Class Schedule

Wednesday (09/15/2021):

Regular Class Schedule

Contact

Department of Nursing