In just 5 semesters you can earn your nursing associate’s degree and take the first step toward a rewarding career in healthcare. This accredited ASN program prepares you to sit for the NCLEX exam and qualify for your RN license. Flexible online instruction is paired with practical clinical experiences, combining the convenience of remote learning with rigorous academic standards. Hands-on training takes place at our state-of-the-art simulation center in Draper, Utah, where you’ll build the skills and confidence to thrive as a nurse. With no prerequisites required, this streamlined path to earning your Associate Degree in Nursing can be completed in as little as 20 months, helping you achieve your goals faster.
Students must be a resident of one of the following states to apply to this program: Colorado, Idaho, Kentucky, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, or Wisconsin.
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. Through experiential learning, you’ll work hands-on in guided, realistic simulations on lifelike, high-fidelity mannequins in our state-of-the-art simulation center and gain real-world experience in clinical settings.
ASN students will get to experience immersive, hands-on learning in our state-of-the-art Joyce Johnson Simulation Center in Draper, Utah. Students will travel during the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th semesters to complete experiential learning. Contact Admissions for more information on travel requirements.
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.
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.
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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 coursework. 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-art simulation center. With a focus on practical skill development, students will utilize our complex human patient simulators to enhance their critical thinking and clinical judgment skills to help them make the best client-centered decisions for safe care as future nurses.
Our ASN total program cost is based on 69 program credit hours. In May 2023, top earners in the field brought home over $132,680 a year, with a median annual wage of $86,070 a year.*
*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2023
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 a background check, along with other basic entrance requirements.
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 Student Success Advisors, 100% free individual and group tutoring, and career planning and placement services.
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Joyce University nurses are recognized for their clinical skills, which comes from our immersive skills lab, state-of-the-art simulation center, and diverse clinical experiences weaved throughout the Associate of Science in Nursing program.
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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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Our dedicated career services team is here to provide ASN graduates with job placement assistance when you’re ready to hit the ground running.
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Associate of Science in Nursing Degree Program The Associate of Science in Nursing program at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences at the Draper Campus located in Draper, Utah is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
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The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is continuing accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
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At Joyce, ASN students complete lecture-based coursework online and get the opportunity to engage with our state-of-the-art Simulation Center at our Draper, Utah campus. ASN students also complete clinicals in person for real-world, hands-on nursing experience. You can check out our ASN program structure for more info.
Joyce University’s ASN curriculum includes online nursing lectures and general education courses, and hands-on nursing skill training via labs, simulations, and direct-care clinicals.
ASN students have some flexibility with their class schedules. Online live sessions offer the flexibility to attend live sessions virtually. Students can access eBooks and materials anywhere via our virtual library. Students can also register for a clinical experience that best meets their schedule from a list of available options.
Joyce University’s ASN program requires 312 direct-care clinical hours. Students can register for a clinical experience that best meets their schedule from a list of available options. Most clinical nursing student shifts last from 8 to 12 hours, which reflects a typical nurse’s workday.
Clinical sessions are typically completed at various healthcare facilities across the state up to within 100 miles of the campus. Joyce University campus is located in Draper, UT.
Joyce University is proud to have relationships with clinical facilities across Utah and beyond. Some of our clinical partners include: Davis Hospital, Jordan Valley Medical Center, Jordan Valley Medical Center – West Valley Campus, Mountain Point Medical Center, Salt Lake Regional Medical Center, St. Marks Hospital, and more.
In addition to traditional clinicals, Joyce students can also apply to our International Clinicals program (upon availability). Read more about Nursing Clinicals at Joyce.
Both ASN and ADN degrees prepare nursing students to take the NCLEX and begin a career as an RN. Both take around 2 years on average, and both associate’s degrees consist of didactic classes and hands-on training.
The main difference is that an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree emphasizes clinical practice thus requiring more clinical experience as part of the curriculum, while an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) places more emphasis on didactic coursework.
Joyce University ASN graduates are field-tested and career-ready for the clinical setting upon graduation. Grads are eligible to sit for the NCLEX exam and earn RN Licensure in just 20 months.
Registered Nurses (RNs) must have a minimum of an associate’s degree in nursing to sit for the NCLEX-RN and become licensed. Joyce University offers an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree that prepares students to take the NCLEX and certify as RNs in 20 months. Learn more about our ASN program offerings or read our step by step guide to become a registered nurse.
Joyce’s RN program is a 69 credit Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree. In as little as 20 months, students prepare for and take the NCLEX exam and can begin their careers as licensed RNs.
Our financial aid office is prepared to assist students with finding loans, scholarships, grants, veteran’s benefits, and work study opportunities to help cover the cost of nursing school.
See the below table current cost of an ASN degree at Joyce (which includes tuition, books, supplies and fees):
| General Education Course Credits | 30 |
| Cost Per GE Credit | $500 |
| ASN Core Course Credit | 39 |
| Cost Per ASN Credit | $970 |
| Total Estimated Tuition | $52,830 |
| NCLEX Resources Fee | $3,510 |
| Total Estimated Program Cost | $56,340 |
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Yes! Joyce University’s Associate of Science Nursing program has been granted programmatic accreditation from the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN, formerly NLNAC).
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Joyce University has institutional accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
Our ASN nursing program doesn’t require any college-level prerequisites, and general courses are built into the curriculum. This means that students can come to Joyce straight from high school.
You can read up on Joyce’s university-wide admissions requirements here.
According to ZipRecruiter, RNs make an average of $40 per hour in the US, and the median annual salary is $82,531. Actual salary depends on a variety of factors, including specialty, location, and healthcare institution.
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