Today, BYU College of Nursing educates nearly 300 students who are among the highest academically qualified in the country. As a vital part of their preparation, students engage in clinical practice in more than 250 clinical sites in the Mountain West and beyond. They have opportunities in variety of local and international areas including: Argentina, Ecuador, and Australia. In addition, students study ethics, advanced writing, and religion. Recently, the College has embarked upon a four-year adventure to increase undergraduate enrollment by 25%. Graduate students consistently pass the certification examination for Family Nurse Practitioner with nearly 100%.


Brigham Young University College of Nursing recognizes the nation's and the world's overwhelming need for highly-qualified nurses. To help fill this need, the College of Nursing is dedicated to providing the highest quality nursing education. Preparation at BYU includes the integration of the latest science skill with a devotion to human values and the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. We strive to learn the Healer's art.

The Brigham Young College of Nursing was established in 1952. Within four years of its inception, members of the first graduating class (25 students) received their baccalaureate degrees. The following fifty years saw the attainment of state and national accreditation, the implementation of graduate degree programs, and the beginning of a legacy of international service.




50 Stories for 50 Years (PDF)