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 University, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, which means we accept applications at any time. Seats in multiple upcoming cohorts fill quickly due to clinical placement availability. Apply early to lock your spot and preferred clinical schedule; an Admissions Advisor can share the next start date and help you fast-track your file. (Start sooner. Become an ASN-RN faster.)
There are no prerequisites or CNA requirements prior to enrolling in the ASN program at Joyce. Our ASN program is built for career changers. General education is integrated throughout the nursing program, so you can start nursing courses sooner and stay on a streamlined path to RN licensure. (If you’ve taken prior college courses, we’ll evaluate them for potential transfer.)
Provide proof of successful high school completion, completion of a GED, or verification of graduation from an associate degree or higher.
*For a complete list of admission criteria for entry to Joyce University, please consult the University Catalog.
Our ASN is a hybrid associates nursing program: asynchronous online lectures for flexibility paired with in-person labs, high-fidelity simulation, and direct-care clinicals in your location. You’ll train in our state-of-the-art simulation center, which is recognized for its high-fidelity training, so you can build real-world skills and clinical confidence before day one on the floor.
Finish in about 20 months with 69 credits and 472.5 direct-care clinical hours, often 100 – 160+ more hours than many two-year associate nursing programs. More clinical immersion means sharper clinical judgment, stronger hands-on skills, and a smoother transition from classroom to bedside.
We enroll residents from CO, ID, KY, OH, OK, OR, MI, MO, NM, NV, SC, SD, TX, UT, and WI. All direct-care clinicals occur in the student’s home state, typically within ~100 miles of your location. While you train, you will build a strong professional network through our network of respected hospitals and community partners. You will be expected to come to the Joyce campus for a week during the semesters that have simulated clinical experiences and skills labs.
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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