Current Nursing Student Resources

Level One Nursing Students
Spring 2026

Spring 2026: All Students need to submit hard copies of their required immunization records and health records to Teresa Higbee (Program Manager) no later than 1:00 PM on Monday,  January 5, 2026.  

Register for the following NURS courses: 3120, 3130, 3140, 3160, and one of the 3135 sections.

First week of school (Wednesday, 01/07/2026 - Friday, 01/16/2026) schedule:

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

All Students must complete the required online BLS course prior to January 7, 2026, or the first day of the semester.  The "HeartCode BLS Course", blended learning option can be found on the AHA website, https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-BLS, and each student is responsible to pay for this course.  Upon completion of the on-line portion, print the certificate of completion and bring the printed copy as proof to the instructor of NURS 3130.  The deadline to submit the printed certificate is the first day of the semester in NURS 3135, Clinical Orientation, Wednesday, January 7, 2026.  Once all the certificates are turned in, our Nursing Lab Coordinator, will create a schedule for the hands-on training portion of the CPR Certification, starting  the morning of Thursday, January 8, 2026.

NURS 3135 - Clinical Group Spreadsheet Assignments.  1230 - 1630, Location: TBD

Thursday (01/08/2026):
3130/3135 Orientation & BLS Hands-On Certification: 0645-1600, Location: SCA 103 & TBD.
Group A ~ 0645 - 0745, SCA 103
All Students ~ 0800 - 1200, Location: TBD.
Group B ~ 1230 - 1330, SCA 103
Group C ~ 1345 - 1445, SCA 103
Group D ~ 1500 - 1600, SCA 103

Friday (01/09/2026):
Orientation/Safety/BLS/PAPRS, Time: 0600 - 1300 (determined by group), SCA 103.
Group A ~ Time 0600 - 0800
Group B ~ Time 0815 - 1015
Group C ~ Time 1045 - 1245

Monday (01/12/2026):
Regular Class Schedule

Tuesday (01/13/2026):
Regular Class Schedule

Wednesday (01/14/2026):
NURS 3135, SCA 103, 0600-1700.
Group A ~ Time 0600 - 0900
Group B ~ Time 0905 - 1205
Group C ~ Time 1400 - 1700
First SNA Meeting - 1200, Location:TBD.

Thursday (01/15/2026):
NURS 3135, SCA 103, 0600-1530.
Group A ~ Time 0600 - 0900
Group B ~ Time 0915 - 1215
Group C ~ Time 1230 - 1530

Friday (01/16/2026):
NURS 3135, SCA 103, 0600-1400.
Vital signs pass-offs (time is assigned on the clinical spreadsheet)

Monday, January 12, 2026:  (Tentative) AmeriCorps Orientation (Federal Grant Money that can be earned from clinical hours (and more)): 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm, Location:  Nursing Classroom, SCA 106.

Uniforms/Scrubs:  Order from   Scrubin Uniforms  Use Access Code SUU1234.

Level Two Nursing Students
Spring 2026

Spring 2026: All Students need to submit hard copies of their required immunization records and health records to Teresa Higbee (Program Manager) no later than 1:00 PM on Friday,  January 2, 2026.  

Level Two Students are eligible to sit for the PN NCLEX at the successful completion of their second semester, if interested see licensing information at the NCLEX (RN & PN) exam information tab below.

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

First week of school (Wednesday, 01/07/2026 - Friday, 01/16/2026) schedule:

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

Regular Class Schedule

Regular Class Schedule

Friday (01/09/2026):
Nothing Scheduled at this time

Monday (01/12/2026):
NURS 3235 - Clinical Orientation:  0800 - 1600, Nursing Learning Lab, SCA 103

Tuesday (01/13/2026):
NURS 3235 - CVAD/IV's, 0800 - 1600, Nursing Learning Lab, SCA 103

Regular Class Schedule

Thursday (01/15/2026):
Regular Class Schedule

Friday (01/16/2026):
Nothing Scheduled at this time.

Level HP-3 Nursing Students
Spring 2026

Spring 2026: All Students need to submit hard copies of their required immunization records and health records to Teresa Higbee (Program Manager) no later than 1:00 PM on Monday, November 17, 2025.  

Register for the following NURS courses: 3212, 4322, 4332, 4342, 4352 and 4367.

First week of school (Wednesday, 01/07/2026 - Friday, 01/16/2026) schedule:

Classes Tuesdays and Wednesdays (check the posted schedule). Clinical/Lab are on Mondays, and some Wednesdays & Thursdays.

NURS 4367-Clinical Orientation.  0900-1000. Location: TBD
Regular Class Schedule

Open Lab: 1400 - 1500

Monday (01/12/2026):
Regular Class Schedule 

Tuesday (01/13/2026):
Regular Class Schedule

Regular Class Schedule

Thursday (01/15/2026):
Nothing scheduled at this time.

Friday (01/16/2026):
Nothing scheduled at this time.

March 20, 21, 22, 2026:  Primary Children's Hospital (PCH) Clinical Rotations.

Level Three Nursing Student
Spring 2026

Spring 2026: All Students need to submit hard copies of their required immunization records and health records to Teresa Higbee (Program Manager) no later than 1:00 PM on Friday, January 2, 2026.

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

First week of school (Wednesday, 01/07/2026 - Friday, 01/16/2026) schedule:

Classes Wednesdays and Thursdays (check the posted schedule). Clinical/Lab are on Mondays, Tuesdays and some Thursday mornings and weekends.

Regular Class Schedule

Open Lab: 1400 - 1500

Monday (01/12/2026):
Open Lab: 0800 - 1400, Location: Nursing Learning Lab, SCA 104.

Group 4: 0630

Regular Class Schedule

Thursday (01/15/2026):
Competence Assessments, 0700 - 1200, SCA 104
Regular Class Schedule

Friday (01/16/2026):
Competence Assessments, 0700 - 1200, SCA 104

March 20, 21, 22, 2026:  Primary Children's Hospital (PCH) Clinical Rotations.

Level Four Nursing Student
Spring 2026

Spring 2026: All Students need to submit hard copies of their required immunization records and health records to Teresa Higbee (Program Manager) no later than 1:00 PM on Friday, December 5, 2025.  

Hurst Review (Three-Day Live NCLEX-RN Review):  Wednesday, 04/15/2026 - Friday, 04/17/2026, 0830 - 1730; Location: Location SUU, R. Haze Hunter Conference Center, Charles Hunter Room.  All level 4 students will be registered by Nursing Staff.  Registration and attendance is mandatory, expectations will be explained the first part of the semester.

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

First week of school (Wednesday, 01/07/2026 - Friday, 01/16/2026) schedule:

Classes Thursdays and Fridays (check the posted schedule). Clinical are as scheduled with preceptor assignment and Critical Care Instructor

Opening Celebration (Mandatory): 0800, Location: R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Gilbert Great Hall (CC 203 GH).  Milk and Donuts will be provided.
NURS 4555 - Skills Review. 1300 - 1515, Location:  SCA 103.

Thursday (01/08/2026):
Regular Class Schedule

Friday (01/09/2026):
Regular Class Schedule

Monday (01/12/2026):
Tentative - NURS 4435 - PALs, 0700 - 1600, Nursing Learning Lab, SCA 104 (Subject to Change)

Tuesday (01/13/2026):
Clinical Day

Wednesday (01/14/2026):
Clinical Day
First SNA Meeting - 1200, Location TBD.

Thursday (01/15/2026):
Regular Class Schedule

Friday (01/16/2026):
Regular Class Schedule

Exposure Control Plan

Exposure Control Plan - Appendix

Lippincott Nursing Procedures

Baccalaureate Essentials

Nursing Code of Ethics

Intermountain Clinical Student Portal Instructions

Intermountain Orientation of Students in a Clinical Facility (1/2021)

Uniforms (scrub top and bottoms)  Scrubin Uniforms  Use Access Code SUU1234.    
Uniform patches for lab coats, etc. available from the Nursing Office, only.   Pay for patches online.

MDF Instruments

• SUUSNA Dues On-Line Payment Link

Utah Nurses Association (UNA)

RegisteredNursing.org (NCLEX-RN Practice Test Questions with Rationale, Nursing Career Information, Nursing Salary Information, Nursing Resume and Job Application Advice, Find RN Jobs, NCLEX-RN Exam Overview)

Student Handbook Face to Face (PreLicensure & HP to BSN) (11/12/2025)

RN to BSN Handbook 2025  RN to BSN Textbook List 2025-2026 (10/31/2025)

MSN Student Handbook (08/19/2025) MSN Textbook List 2025-2026 (08/06/2025)

FNP Student Handbook (Coming Soon)

PN and RN Exam & Licensing "Successfully Completing an Authorization to Test" on the DOPL

How to "Successfully Complete an Authorization to Test" on DOPL (watch)

Nurse Licensure Guide: How to Apply For The NCLEX Exam and For Your DOPL License

2022 NCLEX Exam Information Flyer (NCSBN)

2022 NCLEX Examination Candidate Bulletin (NCSBN)

NCLEX Licensing (DOPL)

• RN school code: US38500000
• LPN by equivalency test school code (PARTIAL RN EDUCATION TAKING PN): US38909700 (L2 students that want a LPN license:  application must be in to the state board within 30 days of the date of the letter of equivalency)

NCLEX-RN Application Process:

1. Take & Pass the NCLEX (Create an NCLEX account through Pearson Vue and pay the $200.00 testing fee).  NCLEX Examination Registration (NCSBN).  Program Codes (for registration).

2. Licensure (After successfully passing NCLEX-RN).  Request an SUU Transcript from   MySUU Portal, select "After Degree is Posted" and send (via 3rd party clearinghouse by the SUU Registrar's Office) to doplbureau7@utah.gov. 

3. Once transcripts are sent, send to Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) the completed application, required fee and completed fingerprint cards. Fingerprint information (DOPL).

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

NCLEX-PN Application Process:

1. This process is being updated.  Information will be submitted here once complete
2. Send PN-Letter of Equivalency is obtained to Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) the completed application, required fee and completed fingerprint cards.  Fingerprint information (DOPL).

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

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