Arizona College of Nursing
Arizona College
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From orientation to graduation, our team provides support at every step of your journey.
Our purpose is to provide people the opportunity to enhance their lives through education.
Up to $5,000 scholarships available at our Cincinnati campus. Learn more!
3-year accelerated BSN program. Qualified Transfer Credits Accepted.
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All Arizona College campuses are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), a U.S. Department of Education-recognized national accrediting agency. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at Arizona College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE).
Our BSN program in Cincinnati is designed with one goal: to prepare you for a successful nursing career. We combine classroom teaching, hands-on simulations, and training in real-world healthcare environments to give you the skills you need.
In 2021, our students had a 91.42% NCLEX-RN Exam Pass Rate across all campuses*, substantially higher than the National NCLEX pass rate of 82%.
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From the beginning, our BSN program is designed to prepare you for a successful nursing profession. It combines classroom instruction, practical lab experiences, and comprehensive NCLEX preparation to help you succeed in your chosen field.
At Arizona College of Nursing, we understand that you want to get the most out of your previous education experience on your journey to a nursing career. Students can progress through our BSN program of study in 3-years or less with qualifying transfer credits. Our academic advisors will work closely with you to review transcripts and transfer as many credits as possible.
Hands-on experience with patients and healthcare professionals is one of the most powerful ways to learn. That’s why students in the final year of the nursing program spend most of their time in clinical rotations, training in real-world healthcare environments. We make it a priority for our students to partner with healthcare providers in Ohio to provide students with ample clinical experience.
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We work tirelessly to provide our graduates with the skills and hands-on experience needed to succeed in the nursing profession.
Simulation labs provide a safe space for you to practice skills, problem-solve, and take risks. Our Sim Labs are equipped with life-like mannequins, as “patients” that can breathe and bleed. Your instructors will guide you through basic and complex nursing scenarios, giving you time to practice the medical skills you would use as a nurse.
At Arizona College of Nursing, we know your ultimate goal is to work as a registered nurse. In the final year of the BSN program, our instructors work with each student on crafting their nursing resume, preparing for interviews, and providing job searching tips. Through our network of healthcare partners, we can sometimes connect students with potential job opportunities.
Our CCNE-accredited nursing degree program combines classroom and hands-on learning. You’ll apply concepts from your foundational courses to real-world scenarios, all while you are developing the professionalism and soft skills demanded of today’s healthcare employers.
Arizona College of Nursing has earned accreditation from some of the most respected organizations. Attending an accredited school or program can also help you to get a job once you finish school.
We’re proud to say our nursing school in Ohio prepares students for the NCLEX test from day one. Our instructors teach us to be comfortable answering NCLEX style questions and using clinical judgment during our curriculum. Here’s just a few of the ways we prepare you for NCLEX:
Arizona College of Nursing has an average NCLEX pass rate of 91.42%, much higher than the national U.S. average of 82%.*
The teachers and administration of Arizona College really do care about us. In my first month of school, the Dean had a meeting with me to see how I was feeling. I don’t think I could find that level of support anywhere else. Isabella Berry, BSN Program
The teachers and administration of Arizona College really do care about us. In my first month of school, the Dean had a meeting with me to see how I was feeling. I don’t think I could find that level of support anywhere else.
Isabella Berry, BSN Program
If you are doubting whether you can become a nurse, the Arizona College teachers and staff will show you that you absolutely can. Every teacher is dedicated to mentoring and supporting students as much as possible. Liezel Milad, BSN Program
If you are doubting whether you can become a nurse, the Arizona College teachers and staff will show you that you absolutely can. Every teacher is dedicated to mentoring and supporting students as much as possible.
Liezel Milad, BSN Program
A nursing program in Ohio for the entire Cincinnati region including Fairfield, Mason, White Oak, and Westwood.
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Our nursing campus in Cincinnati is in the One Northlake Place building located right off the I-71 and I-275 interchange between Highpoint and Sixteen Mile Stand. We’re just a few miles away from Bethesda North Hospital, 20 miles from Westwood, and 30 minutes from Downtown Cincinnati.
Our facilities have high-tech simulation labs, a learning center for studying, student lounge, and more.
Our academic advisors are happy to give you a tour of the campus and answer all questions you have about our BSN degree. The Cincinnati Campus Life and Campus Leadership pages also include more information on our nursing program in Ohio.
Approved by the Ohio State Board of Nursing
As you consider accelerated BSN programs in Ohio, we know that the cost of the program is an important factor in your decision. Students can receive up to $5,000 in scholarship support.
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Browse below to read the most frequently asked questions we receive for our nursing school in Cincinnati.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Arizona College of Nursing – Cincinnati is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). All Arizona College of Nursing campuses are also institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
It is important to understand the differences between a LPN Program and a BSN Program in Cincinnati. These factors can impact your nursing career path and your educational roadmap. Our campus leaders and experienced professionals are here to help you every step of your journey. To learn more read our blog article detailing the differences between an LPN Program and BSN Program.
Registered Nurses in OH have a median salary of $74,080 per year.
As you will be newly entering the workforce, it’s important to know that you will likely not start at the median rate but would likely increase your earnings with experience.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that Registered Nurses in OH range from a low rate of $59,450 per year, to the highest-paid Nurses earning as much as $94,690 per year. Workers nationwide on average earn $77,600.
There is no limit to how many times you can retake retake the NCLEX in Ohio, but all applicable exam fees are required each time, and you must wait 45 days from the date of exam administration to retake the Ohio NCLEX. After that, you may schedule another exam attempt; however, before this, the candidate must first obtain a new Authorization to Test (ATT) from the Ohio Board of Nursing. Once the ATT is provided, the candidate may begin the process of rescheduling the NCLEX.
Source: https://nursingexams.org/nclex/taking-the-nclex-in-ohio/
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is an undergraduate college degree designed to equip students with the training and studies needed for a successful career in nursing. The BSN curriculum includes both general education and advanced nursing studies. To increase your chances of finding a position in your state and city of choice, you should consider earning a bachelor’s in nursing science (BSN).
Our BSN curriculum covers important topics like clinical-thinking, community health, critical care, gerontology, leadership, surgical care, obstetrics, pediatrics, and psychiatric care.
Arizona College of Nursing’s BSN graduates passed the NCLEX exam at a rate of 91.42% in 2021*, which is 9% higher than the national average. We start helping students prepare for the nursing field from day 1 with practical training and NCLEX prep.
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2 All Arizona College of Nursing and Arizona College campuses are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), a U.S. Department of Education-recognized national accrediting agency.
*Arizona NCLEX Pass Rate Data: https://www.azbn.gov/nursing-programs/arizona-nclex-pass-rates
*Nevada NCLEX Pass Rate Data: https://nevadanursingboard.org/education/
*Texas NCLEX Pass Rate Data: https://bon.texas.gov/meetings_board_meetings_2022_Apr.asp.html
*National NCLEX Pass Rates: https://www.ncsbn.org/15858.htm