Become a Nurse in Utah - APRN, RN, LPN Licensure
Important Note: Nursing licensure and practice requirements are subject to change. Nursing License Map makes its best effort to keep content accurate; however, the ultimate authority is your state board of nursing. Be sure to confirm licensing requirements with the Utah Board of Nursing before applying for licensure or renewal. Last updated: 11/30/2017
| Nursing Licenses in Utah | Master's Required? |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) | Yes |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | Yes |
| Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) | Yes |
| Registered Nurse (RN) | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | No |
Utah Nursing Salary Average
Nursing Assistants: $24,910
Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurses: $42,720
Registered Nurses: $62,360
Nurse Practitioners: $102,070
Salaries of nurses in Utah can vary widely based on specialization. These figures are based on information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Learn more about Utah nursing salaries.
For education financing options take a look at our nursing scholarships and financial aid page.
There are many paths to becoming a nurse in Utah. The one you take will mostly depend on the type of nurse you’d like to become and your current or prospective level of education. The more education, the more opportunities you’ll have to choose where and how you pursue your career in nursing.
In addition to nursing salaries in Utah, you’ll find information on acquiring and maintaining several types of Utah nursing licenses on this page. We’re constantly making updates, but with the speed of change in healthcare, it’s sometimes difficult to stay current. If you have any comments on or suggestions for our information about nursing in Utah, please let us know!
Compact State Status
Utah is a Nursing Licensure Compact State.
Prescriptive Authority in Utah
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses may apply for prescriptive authority for Schedule II-V controlled substances. Schedule II-III controlled substances require a consultation and referral plan and may not be written for weight management. A $100 initial fee is required. A $78 renewal fee is also required every 2 years.
Utah Nursing Licensure Renewal
Nursing licenses in Utah expire biennially. Thirty contact hours of approved continuing education are required for Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse license renewal.
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Utah
Graduate degree in Advanced Practice Registered Nursing or Nurse Anesthesia
Examination
Varies according to specialty area
Fees
Application: $135
Certification Required
Varies according to specialty area, but must include current Registered Nurse license in good standing
Renewal
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist licenses in Utah expire biennially.
Additional Information
Certified Nurse Midwife in Utah
Accredited Nurse Midwife program
Examination
American College of Nurse Midwives Certification Council Examination
Fees
Application: $100
Certification Required
American College of Nurse Midwives Certification and active Registered Nurse license
Renewal
Certified Registered Nurse licenses in Utah expire biennially.
Additional Information None
Registered Nurse (RN) in Utah
Education
Approved Registered Nursing education program
Examination
National Council Licensure Examination
Fees
Application: $95
National Council Licensure Examination: $200
Experience
None
Renewal
Registered Nurse licenses in Utah expire biennially. Thirty contact hours of approved continuing education are required for renewal.
Additional Information
Endorsement
Endorsement is available to Registered Nurses in Utah.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Utah
Education
Approved Practical Nursing education program or equivalent
Examination
National Council Licensure Examination
Fees
Application: $95
National Council Licensure Examination: $200
Experience
None
Renewal
Licensed Practical Nurse licenses in Utah expire biennially. Thirty contact hours of approved continuing education are required for renewal.
Additional Information
Endorsement
Endorsement is available to Licensed Practical Nurses in Utah.
Nursing@Georgetown is an academically rigorous, evidence-based program that culminates in a Master of Science degree in Nursing, delivered online by Georgetown University’s nationally ranked School of Nursing & Health Studies.
Nursing@Simmons is an online Family Nurse Practitioner program designed for currently licensed RNs who are at various stages of their career.
The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Department of Nursing offers an online Master of Science in Nursing program for aspiring family nurse practitioners through Nursing@USC.
MPH@Simmons, the online Master of Public Health from Simmons College, is designed to give you the real-world skills you need to address health inequity on a local, national, and global level.
An innovative online Master of Public Health program offered by the top-ranked Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University.
Offered by the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University, this online Executive Master of Health Administration program is designed for healthcare professionals who aspire to become leaders in their field.
This online Master of Science in Management of Health Informatics and Analytics program from the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University enables graduates to improve the efficiency of health care organizations through the use of data and technology.
Sponsored Online Healthcare Programs