We don’t require any college prerequisites for admission, so you can start and complete your ASN degree faster – and begin your nursing career sooner.
At Joyce University, you’ll experience the flexibility of having your lecture-based classes taught online, plus the valuable hands-on experience you get from in-person lab, simulation, and clinicals.
We are dedicated to preparing our nursing students for successfully passing the NCLEX exam. Our rigorous, focused curriculum and comprehensive tutoring are designed to develop your critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment skills.
Gain experience through experiential learning. You’ll be guided through realistic simulations on lifelike, high-fidelity mannequins in our state-of-the-industry simulation center and gain real-world experience in clinical settings.
Our ASN degree program is a 69-semester credit hours consisting of 75 weeks (5 semesters) and is offered as a blended program that combines on-ground lab, clinical, and simulation, with online courses. Designed to prepare students for a career in nursing, the curriculum and program delivery gives students the foundational knowledge and experiential learning to enter the field of nursing as field-tested professionals.
Coursework will consist of lecture, laboratory, and clinical experiences. Students will learn how to be professional nurses caring for clients, families, and communities through theory and practical applications. General education courses are integrated into the program. Curriculum will be delivered in a blended format with the majority of coursework offered online.
Students have the opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge in real-world scenarios through our state-of-the-industry simulation center. With a focus on practical skill development, student will utilize our complex human patient simulators to enhance their clinical critical thinking skills and clinical judgement to help them make the best client-centered decisions for safe care as future nurses.
Learning Outcomes
for a Lifetime
of Success
When you complete our ASN program you’ll be equipped with the skills to practice caring, compassionate nursing, be able to use technology and other healthcare resources, and be prepared for licensure and certification. See all of our program outcomes.
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Joyce University nurses are recognized for their clinical skills, which comes from our immersive skills lab, state-of-the-industry simulation center, and diverse clinical experiences weaved throughout the Associate of Science in Nursing program.
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Nursing school is one of the most challenging and rewarding endeavors you’ll ever undertake, and we’re here to support you along the way. As a student, you’ll be surrounded by a robust support system that includes dedicated academic advisors, 100% free individual and group tutoring, and career planning and placement services.
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Our instructors are dedicated to your success, providing the personal attention that you need to thrive academically and in your future career.
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We offer dedicated career placement services to help you transition successfully from student to working professional.
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Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences’ Associate of Science in Nursing Program has been granted programmatic accreditation from the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN, formerly NLNAC).
Our ASN program tuition is $50,775, based on 69 program credit hours. In May 2021, top-earners in the field brought home over $120,250 a year, with a median annual wage of $77,600 a year.*
*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2021
Our ASN program makes it easy to start your new career. Admittance to the program requires proof of high school graduation, a passing drug screen and background check, and an entrance exam called a TEAS test (Test of Essential Academic Skills), along with other basic requirements
Theoretical course work is completed online. Students must attend skills lab and simulation sessions on campus. Clinical sessions are completed at the student’s assigned clinical site. Take a glance at our ASN Program structure.
Review the “suggested” schedule in the curriculum section. Students typically take 12-15 hours per semester depending upon potential transfer credits from previous college coursework.
Clinical sessions are completed at various healthcare facilities across the state up to within 100 miles of the campus. Joyce University campus is located in Draper, UT.
Registered nurses (RNs) are required to have a minimum of an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN). If you would like to learn more, view our ASN program offerings or read the step by step guide to become a registered nurse.
Our RN program, which is an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree program, is a fast-paced course that enables you to earn your degree and sit for the NCLEX for RN licensure in as little as 20 months. Learn more about our ASN program offerings.
The approximate cost of our nursing programs range depending on the level of the degree you want to pursue. Joyce University offers four pathways for students to qualify for the NCLEX examination and earn their RN license. To learn more about tuition and fees for each of our RN programs, please visit our financial aid page. Financial aid is available for qualifying students.
We do not require college prerequisites for admission for our ASN program, and general education courses are built into our curriculum. Learn more about our admission requirements.
According to Ziprecruiter, the average hourly wage of a registered nurse is $39.61, with a median annual salary $77,600 in May 2021 as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2021.
Our future semesters will begin and end as scheduled, but with additional precautions in place. Please see our COVID-19 Updates.
