Become a Nurse in Utah – Licensure & Requirements
Nursing requirements change rapidly. Make sure to confirm licensing requirements with the Utah Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing – Nursing before applying for licensure.
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 Salaries
UT Nurse Career | State-Wide Annual Mean Wage | Salt Lake City Annual Mean Wage | Provo-Orem Annual Mean Wage | Ogden-Clearfield Annual Mean Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Licensed Practical Nurse | $48,130 | $55,390 | $42,170 | $52,130 |
Registered Nurse | $65,670 | $67,640 | $63,100 | $64,890 |
Nurse Practitioner | $105,840 | $105,360 | $97,300 | $127,750 |
Nurse Anesthetist | $161,300 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Nurse Midwife | $106,590 | $115,650 | Not Available | Not Available |
Careers as a nurse salaries above were retrieved from the Bureau of Labor Statistics – State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates Utah in March 2020.
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 or suggestions for our information on nursing in Utah, please email us at info@nursinglicensemap.com!
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Earn an MSN online from Simmons University. The programs combine live classes, engaging coursework, and hands-on clinical experiences to help you advance your career as an NP. Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care. Explore Nursing@Simmons programs for RNs who hold a BSN or bachelor’s degree.
- Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
- Complete in as few as 24 months
- Full-time and part-time tracks available
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown enables RNs to earn their MS in Nursing online from Georgetown University. Through a research-based curriculum and hands-on clinical experiences, the program prepares students to pursue certification in an APRN specialty area and provide specialized care for patients in their communities. BSN required.
- Earn your MS in Nursing in as few as 23 months
- Choose from one of four APRN specialty areas: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP
- Gain hands-on clinical experience in evidence-based practice
Master of Science in Nursing
Earn an M.S. in Nursing online at the Wegmans School of Nursing. Bachelor’s in nursing and RN license-required. The online pathway combines live classes, 600 hours of clinical rotations, and on-campus immersions to prepare you to pursue NP licensure in one of four specialties: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, or AGPCNP.
- Part-time and accelerated tracks available
- Four program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP
Compact State Status
Utah is a Nursing Licensure Compact state.
Prescriptive Authority in Utah
Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in Utah 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 $140 initial fee is required.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Utah
Education: Graduate degree in Advanced Practice Registered Nursing for APRNs or a graduate degree in nurse anesthesia for CRNAs
Examination: Varies according to specialty area
Certification Required:
- For APRNs: Varies according to specialty area, but must include current Registered Nurse license in good standing.
- For CRNAs: National certification from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
Fees:
- $135 Application Fee
- $100 Controlled Substance License Fee – for Prescriptive Authority (CRNAs must apply for a controlled substance license)
Additional Information: If applying for APRN specialization in psychiatric mental health nursing, applicants must provide proof of a minimum of 4,000 hours of psychiatric mental health nursing education and clinical practice with 1,000 hours of clinical experience, 1,000 of mental health therapy, and 2,000 of clinical practice under approved supervision.
Renewal: APRN licenses expire on January 31 of every even year. Renewal requires the complete of a suicide prevention training.
Learn more on how to become an advanced practice registered nurse or how to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist.
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) in Utah
Education: Accredited Nurse Midwife program
Examination: American College of Nurse Midwives Certification Council Examination
Certification Required: American College of Nurse Midwives Certification and active Registered Nurse license
Fees:
- $100 Application Fee
Renewal: CNM licenses expire on even years on January 31st.
Learn more on how to become a certified nurse midwife.
Registered Nurse (RN) in Utah
Education: Approved Registered Nursing education program
Examination: NCLEX-RN
Fees:
- $95 Application Fee
- $200 Examination
Endorsement: RNs may apply for licensure by endorsement within 90 days of declaring Utah as their state of residence.
Renewal: RN licenses in Utah expire in odd years on January 31. RNs must also provide proof of at least 400 hours of practice, 200 hours of practice with 15 hours of continuing education, or 30 horus of continuing education with at least one online suicide prevention training.
Learn more on how to become a registered nurse.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Utah
Education: Approved Licensed Practical Nursing education program
Examination: NCLEX-PN
Fees:
- $95 Application Fee
- $200 Examination
Endorsement: LPNs may apply for licensure by endorsement within 90 days of declaring Utah as their state of residence.
Renewal: LPN licenses in Utah expire in even years on January 31. LPNs must also provide proof of at least 400 hours of practice, 200 hours of practice with 15 hours of continuing education, or 30 horus of continuing education with at least one online suicide prevention training.
Information on the above nursing careers in Utah was retrieved from the Utah Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing – Nursing in March 2020.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Earn an MSN online from Simmons University. The programs combine live classes, engaging coursework, and hands-on clinical experiences to help you advance your career as an NP. Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care. Explore Nursing@Simmons programs for RNs who hold a BSN or bachelor’s degree.
- Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
- Complete in as few as 24 months
- Full-time and part-time tracks available
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown enables RNs to earn their MS in Nursing online from Georgetown University. Through a research-based curriculum and hands-on clinical experiences, the program prepares students to pursue certification in an APRN specialty area and provide specialized care for patients in their communities. BSN required.
- Earn your MS in Nursing in as few as 23 months
- Choose from one of four APRN specialty areas: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP
- Gain hands-on clinical experience in evidence-based practice
Master of Science in Nursing
Earn an M.S. in Nursing online at the Wegmans School of Nursing. Bachelor’s in nursing and RN license-required. The online pathway combines live classes, 600 hours of clinical rotations, and on-campus immersions to prepare you to pursue NP licensure in one of four specialties: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, or AGPCNP.
- Part-time and accelerated tracks available
- Four program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP
Information last updated: March 2020