Nursing
The Snow College Nursing Department helps students develop the critical thinking skills necessary to be successful and provide opportunities to engage in the community and with patients. The nursing department has a state-of-the-art lab facility on the Richfield and Ephraim campuses to give students a hands-on experience that is essential for a well-rounded education. The nursing department is committed to a thorough education that will enable students to have a successful career and be caring providers.
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Is Nursing Right for You?
- Diverse work setting
- One of the fastest growing occupations
- Ability to make a difference in people’s lives
- Offers good earning potential and job security
- Flexible hours
- Chance to travel the world
- A prestigious and in demand profession
- Satisfying career
The range of nursing specialties is almost as varied as the personalities of the nurses themselves, so no matter what kind of person you are, there’s a place in nursing for you!
Associate of Science in Nursing Mission Statement
The mission statement for the Associate of Science in Nursing program is three fold:
1. To educate students in the registered nurse role to be competent, caring nurses.
2. Inspire students to commit to innovative lifelong learning.
3. Encourage students to serve the community and the patients they care for.
Core Theme #1: Tradition of Excellence
Goal: Nursing staff will educate students in the history of nursing and the advances of medicine that will empower students to achieve RN licensure and job placement in the medical field.
Core Theme #2: Culture of Innovation
Goal: Nursing Staff will encourage students to use innovative initiatives that will encourage critical thinking and a desire for life-long learning.
Core Them #3: Atmosphere of Engagement
Goal: Nursing staff will create opportunities locally or globally, to engage students in service to the surrounding community and their patients.
Nursing Department Mission Statement
The Mission of Snow College Nursing Department is threefold:
- To educate students for health care fields.
- To inspire them to love learning.
- To lead them to serve others.
Through quality instruction the Nursing Department will also facilitate the development of integrity, responsibility, the need of life-long learning, and community services as health care providers.
Utah Health Scholars
Snow College's Health Scholars Program equips students for entry into graduate healthcare programs. By engaging in a diverse array of academic and extracurricular activities, participants significantly enhance their prospects of gaining acceptance to medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, nursing, optometry, veterinary, podiatry, dental hygiene, radiology technician, speech language pathology, dietitian, health administration, athletic training, and allied health careers.
Internship Opportunities
Obtain a paid internship or a career in your major! View positions, then apply using your waiting Badger Handshake account using your Snow College username and password.