Program Requirements
The Geriatric Nursing Leadership Program has been designed for working nurses. All students must be a currently licensed nurse before beginning the program. Students who are most successful are committed to furthering their education, self-directed and motivated.
- Applicants must apply to both the University of Utah AND the College of Nursing.
- Applicants must have completed an associate degree nursing program with an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree, to include necessary lower-division prerequisite courses for the College of Nursing.
- For applicants completing an Associate of Applied Science degree, additional coursework is required prior to admission.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) on all prerequisites: 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
- Successful completion of Advanced Placement Nursing Examinations for upper division credit after admission is required.
- Complete application materials must be on file.
- Current RN license at the time student begins the program.
For more information about the Geriatric Nursing Leadership program contact Jan Abramson by e-mail, jan.abramson@nurs.utah.edu, via telephone (801) 587-9638. For questions about academic advising, contact College of Nursing Student Affairs, Cynthia Weatbrook, cynthia.weatbrook@nurs.utah.edu, or via telephone (801) 581-3414.
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This program is funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. HRSA Grant Number D62HP01910.