Detailed Information
Programs of Study
The Brigham Young University (BYU) College of Nursing offers a Master of Science (M.S.) degree that prepares students as family nurse practitioners (FNP). A post-master’s family nurse practitioner degree is available for those who have already received a master’s degree in nursing. Graduates are eligible to apply for certification examinations. The program can be completed in six semesters of full-time study.
Research Facilities
The research center offers work space for faculty members and students, research resources, research journals, and eight computer work stations. Current software includes several programs for quantitative and qualitative data analysis, media presentation preparation, scanning, and word processing. Statistical consultation services are available to students with data analysis during the thesis/project process.
Financial Aid
Tuition scholarships are available, along with research and teaching assistantships. State and federal monies specific to nurses are available. University loans and Federal Stafford Student Loans are also available.
Cost of Study
Tuition at BYU is charged on the basis of the student’s membership or nonmembership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS). Full-time graduate nursing students enrolled in the fall or winter semester pay $2580 if they are LDS members or $5160 if they are nonmembers. Those enrolled in the spring or summer term pay $1290 if they are LDS members or $2580 if they are nonmembers. Part-time tuition per credit hour is $287 for LDS students and $573 for non-LDS students. During fall and winter semesters, full-time study consists of 8.5 or more hours, and for spring and summer terms it consists of at least 4.5 credit hours.
Living and Housing Costs
A variety of on-campus and off-campus housing is available. A large number of off-campus apartments are also available.
Student Groups
There are approximately 32 students in the graduate program. Students gain knowledge and are provided opportunities to develop the commitment to service and lifelong learning. Students are highly recruited.
Location
The University is nestled at the foot of the beautifully rugged Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains. The campus is the focal point of the Provo/Orem community of 163,000 people. The valley lies 45 miles south of Salt Lake City; it is bounded on the west by Utah Lake and on the east by the Wasatch Mountains. The setting offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including numerous ski resorts, mountain climbing, and spectacular national parks.
The University and The College
Brigham Young University is sponsored and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Founded in 1875, BYU is the largest privately owned, church-sponsored university in the United States, with approximately 1,500 faculty members and 30,000 students. Students represent all fifty states and more than ninety other countries. In keeping with an inscription at the entrance of the campus, The World is Our Campus, the University offers students many local and international learning experiences. Facilities and programs include a 793-acre research farm, a PBS television station, a 3-million-volume library, and study centers in Washington, D.C.; London; Vienna; and Jerusalem. Programs also extend into South America, the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and other parts of the world.
The College of Nursing was established in 1952. Following in the footsteps of pioneer nurses and midwives, College alumni have established a legacy of service as clinicians, nurse practitioners, administrators, educators, health and welfare missionaries, and scholars. The University and the College of Nursing endeavor to provide students with the broad-based education and skills necessary for becoming professionals and informed citizens.
Applying
Applicants can obtain application forms from the University Web site or the Office of Graduate Studies, B-356 ASB, Provo, Utah 84602-1339 (telephone: 801-422-4091). Application packages should include a statement of intent for graduate education, official transcripts of previous academic work, standardized test scores, and three letters of recommendation from former instructors or employers. Application may be made online or by regular mail. The deadline for submission of the form and supporting documents is December 1. Entry to both the M.S. program and the post-master’s program is restricted to spring semester. A personal interview with faculty members and completion of a short writing exercise are necessary. The application fee is $50.
The Faculty and Their Research
- Renea Beckstrand, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Utah, 2001. Comprehensive care of the adult client with acute health problems.
- Judith Berry, Assistant Professor; 1984; Ph.D., Rush, 2006; M.S.N., Catholic University. Rural primary health care.
- Kent Blad, Associate Teaching Professor; M.S., Brigham Young, 2000. Acute care.
- Lynn Callister, Professor; Ph.D., Utah, 1993. Cultural meanings of childbirth, women’s health.
- Beth Cole, Professor; Ph.D., BYU, 1978. Caring connections: A hope and comfort in grief.
- Catherine R. Coverston, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Utah, 2001. Maternal and child care.
- Karen Dearing, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Utah, 2003. Schizophrenia recovery, nurse-patient relations.
- Donna Freeborn, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Oregon Health Sciences, 2008. Women’s issues.
- Barbara Heise, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Virginia, 2006. Adult and gerontological mental health, alcohol and drug abuse.
- Barbara L. Mandleco, Professor; Ph.D., Brigham Young, 1991. Growth and development, resilience in children.
- Erin Maughan, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Utah, 2006. Community nursing, specializing in school nursing.
- Patty Ravert, Associate Professor and Director, Nursing Learning Center; Ph.D., Utah, 2004. Outcomes of simulated learning experiences.
- Mary Williams, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Arizona, 1991. Transplant anxiety, management, qualitative methodology.
Correspondence and Information
Brigham Young University
Denise Gibbons Davis
Graduate Program
400 Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT)
Provo, Utah 84602
Telephone:
801-422-4142
Fax:
801-422-0538
Email:
denise_gibbons@byu.edu
