Arizona Nursing Schools

The state of Arizona has about 40 nursing schools accredited by Arizona board of nursing. Make sure you check this list of accredited nursing schools before you enroll in any nursing school in Arizona. Otherwise, you may waste time and money and end up not being recognized as a nurse

This list of nursing schools is categorized based on nursing programs offered. Please note that some Nursing schools and colleges may be offering more than one nursing program. We have categorized these nursing schools as follows.

• LPN Nursing schools in Arizona
• Associate Degree in Nursing schools in Arizona
• BSN Nursing schools in Arizona
• Master’s degree nursing schools in Arizona offering nurse practitioner programs, Masters in Nursing, DNP and CRNA

LPN Nursing pay in Arizona

The base pay for a Licensed Vocation nurse in Arizona depends on the location, population and market competition. In some cities, LPN makes almost $50,000 a year whereas in others, they make just over $30,000 a year. Here is a sample of different cities and how much a Practical Nurse makes.

Here is the list of Arizona Board of Nursing accredited LPN Schools

1. East Valley Institute of Technology:

   East Valley Institute of Technology was accredited by Arizona board of nursing in 2013 and has been offering LPN courses since then. Their Nursing program administrator is Catherine Jagos, BSN, MSN Interim Nursing Program Administrator 480-461-4001

2. Fortis College.

   Located at 555 North 18th St. Suite 110 Phoenix, Arizona 85006 Tel 602-254-3099, Fortis school of LPN was accredited by Arizona Board of nursing on November 2013. The program director is Darlene Brown, MSN, RN, CEN, CNE Director of Nursing.

3. Gateway Community College.

   Fast Track LPN Program. Fast track program means you can get your LPN program much faster than the rest of the schools offering LPN. Address is 108 N. 40th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 602-286-8531. The program administrator is Margi Schultz, RN, PhD Director, Nursing Division

4. Mohave Community College:

   Lead by Cindy L. Garrison, MSN, Ed., RN, CEN Director of Nursing, Mohave community college is located at 1801 Detroit Avenue Kingman, AZ 86401 928-681-5640. Mohave community college was accredited by Arizona Board of Nursing on January 2015.

5. Pima Community College – CTD Health Occupations Programs:

   Pima Community college is in Tucson Arizona. The nursing program was accredited by Arizona board of nursing on November 2011. Located at 5901 South Calle Santa Cruz Tucson, AZ 85709-6370 520-206-5140. LPN program director is Joseph Gaw, EdD, MSN, RN Assistant Dean/Director of Nursing

20 Associate Degree in Nursing Schools in Arizona

There are 21 nursing schools in Arizona offering associate degree in Nursing, accredited by Arizona Board of Nursing. Some of these schools also offer LPN-RB Bridge program for those with LPN looking to get RN license.  

1. Arizona Western College:

   Arizona Western College is a public community college located in Yuma, Arizona, United States. AWC offers classes in San Luis, Somerton, Wellton, Dateland, and La Paz. Contacts:PO Box 929 Yuma, AZ 85364 Phone: (928) 317-6049: www.azwestern.edu

2. Central Arizona College School of Nursing:

   Prerequisites
   Completed BIO201-Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4 credits) and BIO202-Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4 credits) with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better within 5 years of application.
   Hold a valid Arizona Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licensure.
   Eligible to register for or have already completed MAT141-College Math or higher
   Eligible to register for or have already completed ENG101-English Composition I
   Successful completion of the HESI Nursing Entrance Exam within 3 attempts, which is good for two years.
   8470 North Overfield Road Coolidge, AZ 85228
   520-494-5330
   www.centralaz.edu

3. Carrington College Nursing School

   Carrington college in phoenix is a private college with multiple campuses through out the United states. They have not published nursing schools prerequisites and requirements as most other nursing school does.
   2701 West Bethany Home Road Phoenix, AZ 85017
   602-433-1333
   www.carrington.edu

4. Cochise College Nursing School

   PRE-REQUISITES – to be completed by spring each year.
   English Composition I (ENG 101) 3 units
   English Composition II (ENG 102) 3 units
   Update to Pharmacology (NUR 203) 3 units
   Human Anatomy & Physiology (BIO 201)* 4 units
   Human Anatomy & Physiology (BIO 202)* 4 units
   TOTAL: 17 units
   2600 E. Wilcox Sierra Vista, AZ 85635-2317
   520-364-7943
   www.cochise.edu

5. Coconino Community College Nursing Program

   Prerequisites:
   ENG 101 College Composition I 3
   ENG 102 College Composition II 3
   MAT 140 or higher. College Mathematics 5
   Two courses from Arts and Humanities or Options. 6
   PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
   PSY 240 Developmental Psychology 3
   BIO 181 Unity of Life I: Life of the Cell 4
   AHS 131 Medical Terminology 3
   BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4
   BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4
   BIO 205 Microbiology 4
   CHM 130 Fundamentals of Chemistry 4
   NTR 135 Human Nutrition 3

   Contact:
   3000 N. 4th Street
   Flagstaff, AZ 86004-1825
   928-526-7665
   www.coconino.edu

6. Eastern Arizona College

   Prerequisites:
   CHM 130 or higher (CHM 138 Preferred) –
   MAT 120 Intermediate Algebra or math placement score into MAT154. –
   PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology –
   BIO 201 Anatomy & Physiology I

   Contacts:
   615 N. Stadium Avenue Thatcher, Arizona 85552
   928-428-8396
   www.eac.edu

7. Maricopa Nursing at Chandler-Gilbert Comm. College

   Maricopa are many colleges in a single system. All of The Maricopa college nursing schools have the same prerequisites and requisites

   
   2626 E. Pecos Road Chandler, Arizona 85225
   480-732-7000
   www.cgc.maricopa.edu

8. Maricopa Nursing at Estrella Mountain Comm. College

   3000 N. Dysart Rd, Avondale AZ 85023
   (623) 535-2700
   www.emc.maricopa.edu

9. Maricopa Nursing at GateWay Community College

   108 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
   602-286-8531
   www.gatewaycc.edu

10. Maricopa Nursing at Glendale Community College

    6000 W. Olive Avenue Glendale, Arizona 85302 623-845-3000
    www.gcc.maricopa.edu

11. Maricopa Nursing at Mesa Community College1833 W. Southern Avenue Mesa, AZ 85202
    480 461-7262
    www.mc.maricopa.edu

12. Maricopa Nursing at Paradise Valley Comm. College:

    18401 North 32nd Street Phoenix, Arizona 85032
    602-787-6500
    www.pvc.maricopa.edu

13. Maricopa Nursing at Phoenix College

    3700 North 3rd Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85013 602-532-8602
    www.phoenixcollege.edu

14. Maricopa Nursing at Scottsdale Community College

    9000 East Chaparral Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85256 480-423-6000
    www.scottsdalecc.edu

15. Mohave Community College

    Prerequisites:
    NUR 121 Nursing I
    ENG 102 English Composition II
    NUR 122 Nursing II
    PSY 245 Lifespan Development
    NUR 227 Pharmacology for Nursing

    Contacts:
    1801 Detroit Avenue, Kingman, AZ 86401
    928-505-3378; 928-505-3369
    www.mohave.edu
    Sites: Kingman, Bullhead City, Colorado City, & Lake Havasu City

16. Northland Pioneer College Nursing Program (RN)

    Prerequisites:
    BIO 181 General Biology • 4 credits
    BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I • 4 credits
    BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II • 4 credits
    BIO 205 Microbiology • 4 credits
    CHM 130 Fundamental Chemistry • 4 credits
    ENL 101 College Composition I • 3 credits
    ENL 102 College Composition II • 3 credits
    PSY 240 Developmental Psychology • 3 credits

    PLUS, one of the following:
    ANT 102 Cultural Anthropology • 3 credits
    SOC 120 General Sociology • 3 credits

    Contacts:
    PO Box 610 Holbrook, AZ 86025-0610
    928-532-6136 www.npc.edu
    Sites: Show Low and Winslow

17. Pima Community College – Nursing Division

    MAT 097 Intermediate Algebra OR math assessment score into MAT 151 or higher within the last four years
    BIO 201IN Human Anatomy and Physiology I [SUN# BIO 2201] or BIO 201IH Human Anatomy, Physiology and Histology Note: Complete the BIO 056IN Introductory Biology for Pima Nursing prerequisite as needed.
    BIO 202IN Human Anatomy and Physiology II [SUN# BIO 2202]
    PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology [SUN# PSY 1101]

    Contacts:
    2202 W. Anklam Road Tucson, AZ 85709-0150
    520-206-6661
    www.pima.edu

18. Pima Medical Institute- Mesa Campus

    40 N. Swan Road, Suite 200
    Tucson, Arizona 85711
    520-318-2214 or 520-318-2212 www.pmi.edu

19. Pima Medical Institute- Tucson Campus

    40 N. Swan Road, Suite 200
    Tucson, Arizona 85711
    520-318-2214 or 520-318-2212 www.pmi.edu

20. Yavapai College Nursing School

    Prerequisites
    Contacts:
    1100 E. Sheldon Street Prescott, AZ 86301
    928-776-2255
    www.yavapai.cc.az.us
    Sites: Prescott, Verde Campus LPN exit option currently not available

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