88.9% NCLEX
pass rate
92% job
placement
86% student
satisfaction
100% employer
satisfaction
Ameritech nursing program is ranked #25 in the country out of over 1,900 vocational, career and community college nursing schools based on
Ameritech is known for nursing. We are home to the highest-ranking ADN program in Utah.
Our accelerated nursing program is built to get students enrolled, trained, and into their nursing careers as quickly as possible — you can graduate in as few as 20 months.
Ameritech College of Healthcare’s Nursing Program has been granted accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Degree: Associate of Science (ADN)
Total Credit Hours: 69
Program Length: 75 weeks (5 semesters)
Location: Draper campus
Required Clinical Hours: 435
Our accelerated nursing program is designed to get students in, out, and on to work as quickly as possible. Recognized as one of the highest-performing and most rigorous nursing programs in Utah, the curriculum and program delivery prepares graduates to pass the NCLEX-RN and enter the field as competent and confident registered nurses.
The program provides students the opportunity to learn through theory and practical applications how to be professional nurse leaders in caring for clients, families, and communities. Students are prepared for a career in nursing through lecture, laboratory, and clinical experiences. Additionally, the nursing program utilizes a complex human patient simulator to enhance clinical and critical thinking skills.
Students enjoy a variety of perks during their time at Ameritech. Upon completion of the program, lifetime career placement is made available to our graduates by our dedicated career services team.
| Semester 1 | |
|---|---|
| Total Semester Credits | 14 |
| Course | Credits |
| TRM 102 Medical Terminology | 1 |
| BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology | 6 |
| ENG 120 English Composition | 3 |
| NUR 100 Introduction to Nursing Practice | 2 |
| MAT 112 Clinical Mathematics | 2 |
| Semester 2 | |
|---|---|
| Total Semester Credits | 14 |
| Course | Credits |
| BIO 240 Pathophysiology I | 3 |
| NUR 112 Essentials of Nursing I | 5 |
| NUR 131 Pharmacological Principles | 3 |
| PSY 212 Principles of Human Psychology | 3 |
| Semester 3 | |
|---|---|
| Total Semester Credits | 14 |
| Course | Credits |
| NUR 120 Essentials of Nursing II | 5 |
| NUR 171 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
| NTR 110 Nutrition | 2 |
| NUR 141 Pharmacological Principles II | 2 |
| BIO 250 Pathophysiology II | 2 |
| Semester 4 | |
|---|---|
| Total Semester Credits | 15 |
| Course | Credits |
| NUR 193 Care of the Adult Client | 6 |
| NUR 213 Maternal/Child Nursing | 6 |
| SOC 212 The Study of Sociology | 3 |
| Semester 5 | |
|---|---|
| Total Semester Credits | 12 |
| Course | Credits |
| NUR 253 Care of the High Acuity Client | 4 |
| NUR 273 Transition to the Professional Role | 5 |
| NUR 290 NCLEX Review | 3 |
We do not put qualified applicants on a wait list. Why wait years to enroll in other nursing programs? Get in, get out, and get on with your career with our accelerated nursing program.
We understand paying for college is a primary concern for most of our students. We believe college should be accessible and affordable to everyone. That is why we offer a variety of financial aid options for those who qualify.
Our nursing program offers three enrollment periods annually. Our next start date is January 8. Given the high demand for the program, we highly recommend you apply as early as possible.
