The mission statement of the Practical Nursing Program at the Uintah Basin Applied Technology College is to provide the community with caring, competent nurses who utilize critical thinking skills in structured settings to meet clients’ needs. This is accomplished through preparing graduates who value life-long learning and who are able to address acute and chronic health care needs in acute long term settings where policies and procedures are specified and supervision is available.

Practical Nurses are prepared to give basic patient care in structured situation under the supervision of a registered nurse or a physician. They are respected members of the nursing team, and as such participate in the nursing process. Practical nursing is a basic and necessary part of the field of nursing, and can be viewed as a life long nursing practice. Some may also view it as a stepping-stone to further their career, in either instance; it will require a life long commitment to learning.

Currently there is a nation wide nursing shortage allowing for ample employment opportunity for Licensed Practical Nurses. The growing aging population in need of care also affects the demand. There is a shortage of qualified workers in both rural and inner city in this career field.

UBATC is proud of its evolving role in the Uintah Basin. The foundation of our institution is our commitment to help students maximize their abilities so they can achieve their employment goals, present and future.
Our level of caring and concern for a student’s success is one thing that makes UBATC a unique educational institution. In addition to job skills, many of our students have individual needs that must be met before they can become independent and confident members of our community.
We offer students personalized instruction. Students attending UBATC also receive the support of counselors and staff members ready and willing to help make their educational experience rewarding. Top of page

Prior to 1971 the Uintah Basin was known as an economically deprived area. The average household income was $3,000 and the unemployment rate was the highest in the state. The Uintah Basin was known as an “exporter of youth and a declining area” (Four corners Regional Report, May, 1971).
There was a grave need for economic, medical facility, and education development. With the vast increase in oil field production the Uintah Basin soon changed. The population doubled and average incomes doubled and tripled. In 1973 the basin medical community consisted of 10 physicians 26 RN’s, 19 LPN’s and 41 Nursing assistants employed by two hospitals, four medical clinics, two nursing homes, and two independent doctors. In response to Basin needs and the desire to upgrade care potential, a practical nursing program was proposed.
In 1974 the Uintah Basin Area Vocational Center implemented a practical nursing program and in 1975 graduated its first seven students. The medical community of the Uintah Basin has continued to flourish and practical nursing education has progressed from seven graduating students in 1975 to the potential of 24 graduates each year. Top of page

Nursing education at Uintah Basin Applied Technology College incorporates practice of basic skills with scientific principles and nursing theory. The knowledge base has been organized according to body systems, from simple to the complex, with one concept building upon another. Students practice the application of the theory and principles they have learned, first in a simulated lab situation then in care facilities under the supervision of faculty members. Students not only learn to recognize their strengths and abilities, but to remain within the scope of their practice as prepared to function in a structured situation under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, or other primary health care provider. Top of page

High School

Nurse Assistant

Medical Terminology

Sports Medicine

Medical Office Administrative Assistant

Pharmacy Technician

Prerequisite Classes:
  USU or other equivalent University/College

PSY 1010 Psychology (3)

NFS 1020 Nutrition (3)

BIOL 2060 Microbiology (3)

BIOL 2320 Human Anatomy (4)

BIOL 2420 Physiology (4)   

Prerequisite Classes:
  UBATC or other equivalent College

• MEDA 1105 Medical Terminology

 

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Pre-Qualifications
Students must pre-qualify before receiving a Practical Nursing application by successfully passing the UBATC Basic Assessment testing, (12th grade level).
Assessment
Practical Nursing students are required to provide proof of high school graduation or passing of the GED test.
ACT is accepted with exam scores of 19 in Reading, Math and English. Applicants must meet with a career counselor to have their ACT scores evaluated. Candidates with scores lower than 19 will be required to prove their academic readiness by successfully completing the ABLE test administered by the career counselor for each area where there is a deficiancy.. Candidates with an Associate degree will not require testing, (Evidence of degree required). Career Counselors are available at both the Roosevelt and Vernal compuses.
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Practical Nursing applications are available at our campus or may be mailed to the applicant after meeting the pre-qualified criteria, after March 31st.
Practical Nursing applications must be completed and submitted to UBATC Practical Nursing Department as of July 3rd.
Proof of completion by official transcript, sent from the issuing school, must be submitted with the application. Course descriptions must be included with transcripts for courses taken at schools other than USU & UBATC.
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Points are awarded based on the following criteria:

Resident of Tri County Area

Prerequisite and Support Courses GPA

Academic Experience

Letters of Reference

Work Experience & Employment in Tri-County Area

Previous Year's Alternate

Previous Year Qualified Canidate

Proof of Valid CNA License

ESTIMATED EXPENSES UBATC:
Practical Nursing tuition including books, fees, supplies: estimated. $2,500
*Tuition subject to change.

Utah State University
Please contact USU for estimated expenses of tuition and books. (Approximately 2 semesters, full time student).

Practical Nursing program is eligible for:

Federal Pell Grants

Veterans Benefits

Various Scholarships

Please contact our Financial Aid Office at (435) 722-6953 for further information.
Contact the following sponsoring agencies directly for further financial assistance: Dept. Workforce Services (435) 722-5600 (435) 781-4100; Vocational Rehab 800-286-0273 Ute Tribe Higher Education - Adult Vocational Training (435) 722-2331 Top of page

National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
• 61 Broadway, New York, NY, 10006 • (212) 363-555 ext 1253 • Fax: (212) 812-0393 • www.nln.org/nlnac

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