Nursing Programs at The University of Utah at St. George
BS to Doctorate of Nurse Practice, Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Tracks
There are four specialties in the Distance Learning Nurse Practitioner
Program:
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Adult Nurse Practitioner
- Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
The degree will focus on rural health care and underserved populations
with substance abuse and addiction disorders across the lifespan. Upon
completion of the program, graduates will be qualified to sit for the
national certification examination(s) as a Nurse Practitioner. In addition,
the didactic portion of the required learning for the Certified Addiction
Specialist or Certified Addictions Registered Nurse-Advance Practice
will be complete. These programs are designed for those who have an
interest in working in a rural setting or with underserved patients.
It also is suited for those individuals who maintain an interest in
alcohol, substance abuse, and addiction disorders.
Nursing Specialty Contact:
Dianne Fuller, MSN, APRN
801-585-9708
dianne.fuller@nurs.utah.edu
For additional information, contact:
http://www.nurs.utah.edu/
