Arizona
Arizona State University
College of Nursing and Health Innovation
500 N. 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 496-2644
https://nursingandhealth.asu.edu/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Completion of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree prepares beginning professional nurses who possess the theoretical foundation and the clinical competence to function in various health care settings. The graduate is prepared to deliver nursing care services to individuals, families, population groups, and communities. Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for the national licensing examination for registered nurses (NCLEX).The BSN degree also prepares the graduate for entrance into graduate study in nursing at the master's degree level, which is essential for teaching, administration, clinical specialization and nursing research.
Master's Programs
Master of Healthcare Innovation (MHI) - This online program is designed to bring together information from innovation and change theory, leadership, entrepreneurship, application technology, and system design programs, to create innovative solutions to the challenges in health care.
Master of Science, Clinical Research Management (MS-CRM) - A fully online program that prepares graduates to lead complex global clinical research operations at multiple types of employer settings in the rapidly growing clinical research industry.
Master of Science, Nurse Educator - A pathway designed to prepare the new and experienced nurse to meet demands of the changing health care environment. The program is learner-centered, clinically focused, population-specific, and designed for those who initially choose a career as a nurse educator, as well as for nurses in practice who want to make a change.
Doctorate Programs
See link for more: https://nursingandhealth.asu.edu/doctorate
Arizona Western College
Arizona Western College
Nursing Department
PO Box 929
Yuma, AZ 85366-0929
928-317-6049
http://www.azwestern.edu/learning_services/career_and_technical_education/Nursing_Department/
Nursing Assistant
•5 Credit course (Fall/Spring sessions are 8 weeks, Summer session is 5 weeks)
•Prepares the learner for taking the state examination to become a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and work in health care settings.
Associate's Degree in Nursing
•AAS degree, graduates are eligible to seek licensure as a registered nurse (RN).
•Designed to provide a Practical Nurse exit, an Associate Degree exit, and eligibility for entrance into a Baccalaureate Degree program in nursing.
•Learning experiences include: classroom, lab, clinical, online communication and assignments, and computer interactive learning and simualtion.
Practical Nursing
•Exit option of the ADN program.
•Following successful completion of the 2 first semesters of the associate degree in nursing, students desiring to earn a Practical Nurse certificate take the Transition to Practical Nursing course.
•This Practical Nursing certificate is also available after the 3rd semester.
•This certificate makes the student eligible for licensure as a Practical Nurse.
Central Arizona College
8470 North Overfield Rd
Leslie A. Wakefield Center Building
Room: W110
Coolidge, AZ 85128
520-494-5330
http://www.centralaz.edu/home/academics/divisions_and_programs/nursing_division.htm
Associate's of Applied Science in Nursing
Registered nurses have many opportunities to specialize and to pursue higher degrees for clinical practice, teaching, and administration. The Central Arizona College Nursing Program focuses on a direct, hands-on approach to learning. We offer an outstanding student to instructor ratio of 32/1 for all lecture classes and an average of 10/1 for all clinical experiences. With this, we couple state of the art simulators and virtual classrooms. The CAC Nursing Program is dedicated to being the leader of nursing education in central Arizona.
Our program is a multiple-exit program, which allows qualified students to take the practical nursing licensing exam (NCLEX-PN) after completing the first 2 blocks of the program. Students who continue and complete the program with an Associate of Applied Science-Nursing degree may take the registered nurse licensing exam (NCLEX-RN) to become a registered nurse.
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
National Management Offices
3005 Highland Parkway
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Toll Free: 877.751.5783
http://www.chamberlain.edu/nursing-schools/phoenix-arizona?utm_source=/phoenix&utm_medium=www.google.com&utm_campaign=vanityurl
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program offers students the opportunity to earn their BSN degree in as few as three years. Chamberlain has a unique ability to maintain a small campus culture while enjoying the benefits of a large institution. Our students tell us they love our small classes (the average class contains approximately 25 students), opportunities to travel to other countries to earn credit towards their degree program, cutting-edge technology including simulation labs, active student government and accreditation status**.
The United States Department of Labor*** has published nursing as one of the top professions today, yet a shortage of nurses continues to exist. Chamberlain College of Nursing’s Phoenix campus is dedicated to contributing to the community of nursing by providing graduates with compassion and clinical excellence.
Cochise College
Health Science Department
Sierra Vista Campus
Nursing Building, 300
(800) 966-7943, Ext. 5309
(520) 515-5309
http://www.cochise.edu/nursing/
Associate's of Applied Science in Nursing
The Cochise College Nursing Program’s mission is to educate individuals to provide for the current and future healthcare needs of individuals, families, and populations.
Nursing Assistant Certificate
The Cochise College Nursing Assistant Certificate program prepares students to care for sub-acutely ill clients and to work as a member of the healthcare community.
Medication Assistant
The Medication Assistant Certificate is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing to prepare Certified Nursing Assistants to become Certified Medication Assistants who can safely administer selected medications in some hospitals and in long-term care facilities.
Eastern Arizona College
Eastern Arizona College
615 N Stadium Ave
Thatcher, AZ 85552
928.428.8472
800.678.3808
http://www.eac.edu/academics/programs_of_study/nursing/
Associate's of Applied Science in Nursing
We offer four programs in nursing. Our two certificate programs (Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse) give you the essentials you need to enter the field quickly. Our Associate of Applied Science degree goes more in-depth, but emphasis is still on entering the workforce after your training. The final program is an Associate of Arts degree in Nursing, a foundation for transferring to a four-year college to earn your bachelor’s degree.
Licensed Practical Nurse
GateWay Community College
GateWay Community College
108 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ USA 85034
(602) 286-8000
http://www.gatewaycc.edu/nursing
Associate's of Applied Science in Nursing
RNs are educated as a generalists who deliver health care to clients and family groups. Our program includes the competencies related to the art and science of nursing. Graduates receiving an AAS degree in Nursing are eligible to apply for licensure as an RN.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are an integral part of the health care team and are employed in a variety of different work settings such as hospitals, clinics, homes, extended care facilities, and nursing homes. LPNs work under the direct supervision of registered nurses and/or physician. They perform many duties such as assisting patients with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, observing patients, dressing wounds, and administering medication. Individuals interested in becoming a licensed practical nurse should have a sincere interest in caring for people, display professional behaviors and possess sound judgment as it will be their responsibility to provide basic bedside care for patients who may be experiencing substantial alterations in health.
Mesa Community College
Mesa Community College
Southern and Dobson Campus
1833 West Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
480-461-7000
http://www.mesacc.edu/departments/nursing
Associate's of Applied Science in Nursing
Traditional Option: This option consists of four semesters or "blocks", with fall (August) and spring (January) start dates. Classes generally meet two times a week for classroom instruction and one to two days a week in the clinical/lab setting. Many resources are available through the online learning management system (Canvas), so it is highly encouraged that students have access to a computer and internet connection.
Late Start Option: This option is offered five weeks beyond the traditional start date. Fall semester begins in September, and Spring semester begins in February. The classes are usually held two times a week combining classroom instruction with clinical or lab instruction. Experiences at clinical agencies tend to be toward the end of the semester. This option is a hybrid learning program. Hybrid classes reduce the required classroom time in exchange for participation in online activities. Technology skills, access to internet, and a computer are essential for course success. Go to www.mesacc.edu/elearning for more information.
Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) Option: The Maricopa-Associate-Baccalaureate CEP Program is a program offered through participating community colleges in the Maricopa Community College District and identified university partners. A limited number of participants are selected from the pool of MaricopaNursing students who have met all CEP identified eligibility requirements and have applied for selection to a CEP.
CEP students will be enrolled in Maricopa and University classes at the same time. Graduates of the CEP will obtain their AAS in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing at the same time, or within one or two semesters of graduating with their AAS degree.
Nursing Assistant
The Nursing Course is one-semester in length, and combines classroom learning with experiential learning in the laboratory or clinical area. Classes are taught by a registered nurse. Students will be in class one day per week for 4-5 hours, and in the laboratory or clinical area one additional day per week, for 8 hours.
Mohave Community College
Bullhead City Campus
3400 Highway 95
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
928.758.3926
http://www.mohave.edu/academics/certificates/nursing
Associate's of Applied Science in Nursing
This program is designed to prepare students for a career as a registered nurse. Check the prerequisites described in the Program of Study before applying for admission to this selective program. Students successfully completing the program will be eligible to take the national licensure examination for registered nurses. The program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
LPN-RN
AAS Accelerated Nursing Track for Licensed Practical Nurses: This track is designed to transition LPNs into a registered nurse role in two semesters. Students must have completed the prerequisites before acceptance into the program. Students successfully completing the program will be eligible to take the national licensure examination for registered nurses. The program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Practical Nursing Step-Out Program
The Practical Nursing Step-Out Program provides an option for current AAS Nursing students wishing to "step-out" of the RN program and gain employment as a practical nurse. Upon satisfactory completion of the first year of the AAS nursing program, and either NUR 221 or NUR 123, the graduate receives a certificate of proficiency and is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). Upon successful passage of the NCLEX-PN, the graduate is eligible to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Arizona.
Northern Arizona University
School of Nursing
202 E Pine Knoll Dr
PO Box: 15035Flagstaff AZ 86011
Nursing - (Bldg #72)
928-523-2671
http://nau.edu/chhs/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
We have a traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program as well as an RN-to-BSN option and accelerated BSN program for students who already have a bachelor's degree in another area.
Family Nurse Practitioner
We offer Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and nurse generalist master's degrees.
Northland Pioneer College
Northland Pioneer College
P.O. Box 610
Holbrook AZ 86025-0610
800-266-7845
http://www.npc.edu/nursing-programs-LPN-RN
Licensed Practical Nursing
YEAR 1: With successful completion of the first year of the NPC program, you receive a Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) in Practical Nursing and are qualified take the NCLEX-PN allowing you to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). With your LPN license you may choose to exit the NPC program and gain employment as a licensed practical nurse.
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
YEAR 2: The second year of the NPC program allows you to earn your Associate of Applied (AAS) degree qualifying you to take the NCLEX-RN exam to become a Registered Nurse (RN).
Pima Community College
Pima Community College
4905 E. Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85709-1010
(520) 206-4500
http://www.pima.edu/programs-courses/credit-programs-degrees/health-professions/nursing/
Associate's of Applied Science in Nursing
Get comprehensive education and practical experience in nursing, and prepare to become licensed as a registered nurse. Students who choose to leave the program before completing the degree may qualify for other certificates. Students may complete this program by taking classes in a combination of weekdays and evenings/weekends.
This program has approval from the Arizona State Board of Nursing, and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission [more].
Practical Nurse
Learn advanced skills in patient care and prepare to take exams for licensure. Students can complete this program by taking classes in a combination of weekdays and evenings/weekends.
Students may earn college credit and a Licensed Practical Nurse certificate at the West Campus. The credit LPN is an exit option and requires admission to the Nursing AAS program
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale Community College
9000 East Chaparral Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626
(480) 423-6000
http://www.scottsdalecc.edu/academics/departments/health-sciences/nursing
Associate's of Applied Science in Nursing
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Nursing Program is available at nine of the Maricopa Community Colleges. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of healthcare settings. The Nursing Program provides eligibility for students to apply for the national exam for the registered nurse license. Licensing requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the State Board of Nursing.
Yavapai College
Yavapai College
1100 East Sheldon Street
Prescott, Arizona 86301
928.445.7300
http://www.yc.edu/v4content/academics/divisions/sciences-and-health/nursing/
Associate's Degree in Nursing
Yavapai College offers the nursing program on the Prescott, AZ and Verde Valley (Clarkdale, AZ) campuses. Verde Valley students will be required to travel to Prescott for occasional selected experiences.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing and will be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
All students are required to travel to off-campus clinical activities. The College does not offer nursing courses in extension locations.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing and will be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
All students are required to travel to off-campus clinical activities. The College does not offer nursing courses in extension locations.