Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program – Fortis College, Salt Lake City, Utah
Begin Your Nursing Journey with the ADN Program at Fortis
Have you been considering a career as a registered nurse? Now is the time to fulfill that calling. At Fortis College in Salt Lake City, Utah, the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program is designed to transform your passion into a confident, career-ready skillset—starting in our immersive simulation lab. Here, you’ll practice real-world scenarios using high-fidelity mannequins that react like real patients, helping you build clinical judgment, critical-thinking skills, and confidence before ever stepping into a hospital. Combined with rigorous coursework and hands-on clinical experiences, you’ll be prepared to support patients with skill and compassion through some of life’s most important moments. If you’re ready to build a future rooted in service, strength, and meaningful impact, Fortis is here to help you take the first step.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) passage of which is required to obtain a license to practice nursing.*
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Stepping Up: Advance from LPN/LVN to RN
If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), the Fortis College ADN program offers a dedicated entry path designed just for LPNs and LVNs who want to become Registered Nurses (RNs).
The benefits of advancing your nursing career
- Advancing from LPN/LVN to RN can open the door to higher earning potential, more diverse career opportunities, and roles in healthcare settings that often require RN credentials. As hospitals and healthcare organizations increasingly seek RNs, earning your associate degree in nursing can help you stay competitive in the job market.
- Qualified LPNs and LVNs may also receive academic credit for their prior practical nursing education and active license, helping them complete the ADN program more efficiently. Upon graduation, Fortis prepares students to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam and pursue licensure as a registered nurse.
- To support your long-term growth, Fortis has partnered with its sister school, Denver College of Nursing (DCN), to offer fully online RN to BSN and MSN programs for graduates who wish to continue advancing their nursing education and career potential. Click here to learn more
Why Choose the Fortis College, Salt Lake City Campus for your ADN program?
- Earn a diploma in just under 2 years
- The program’s hybrid format combines online coursework with on-campus training, giving students the best of both worlds—flexible learning and hands-on experience guided by passionate instructors with real-world nursing expertise who are committed to student success*
- Students enjoy career services with locally knowledgeable advisors, robust career databases, and connections with local employers around the Salt Lake City region.
Take the next step toward a career where your compassion and commitment truly matter. Request information to learn how the Associate Degree in Nursing program at Fortis College in Salt Lake City, Utah can help you prepare to work as an entry-level RN in hospitals, clinics and other healthcare settings.