Why Choose Our Fort Lauderdale Nursing Program in Florida?
Our nursing program in Fort Lauderdale, Florida offers more than just a BSN degree — it’s a vibrant and uplifting community dedicated to preparing the next generation of nursing professionals.
With quality education at the forefront, every resource at our Fort Lauderdale campus is designed to foster the growth of aspiring nurses into compassionate caregivers and leaders in the nursing field.
Join a Growing Community of Nursing Students
Learn and grow with a passionate community of current and aspiring nurses. During your nursing education experience, you’ll have a chance to make new friends and potential future colleagues, all preparing to become registered nurses.
Our nursing core faculty are registered nurses themselves. They understand what it takes to earn a BSN degree and start a career in the nursing profession. They’re healthcare professionals here to provide you with individualized support, share their career experience, give you practical guidance, and connect you with helpful resources like study groups and peer mentoring.
100% Focused on Nursing Education
Our nursing program in Florida offers a single degree program — a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). It means every member of our faculty and staff understands your goal of becoming a registered nurse (RN) and can offer you practical guidance every step of the way.
Our entire focus is building the most effective BSN program we can and helping prepare students for a fulfilling career as professional skilled nurses. Our BSN curriculum was designed by experienced nurses and healthcare professionals committed to preparing the next generation of nursing leaders – could you be one of them?
Personalized Attention in the Classroom
Our Fort Lauderdale nursing program intentionally limits class sizes to ensure you receive a more personalized nursing education and feedback from our dedicated faculty providing a unique nursing education experience. You deserve the time and attention needed to learn nursing science concepts, practice nursing skills, and set yourself up for a thriving nursing career.
Class Sessions Begin 6 Times Per Year
In our Florida nursing program, new general education sessions begin about every eight weeks, and new nursing major cohorts start three times per year. With multiple session starts throughout the year, you’re not restricted to starting school in just Fall or Spring. You have the chance to start the BSN program when the timing is right for you.
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Convenient Location in Fort Lauderdale
With a convenient location between I-95 and Dixie Highway, our nursing college in Fort Lauderdale is conveniently accessible for students in Southern Florida, covering Broward, Palm Beach, Miami, and Dade County. Our campus provides a welcoming environment for students looking for a nursing degree in a vibrant city.
We know you’re busy. That might mean eating lunch or dinner before your next nursing school class, or the need to take a coffee or snack break. On-campus, you can grab something at the Korner Cafe and soak up some Florida sunshine by the lake. Nearby, you’ll find Starbucks, Subway, Alfiere Mediterranean Bistro, and Blaze Pizza.
AZCN campuses are focused on student support and collaboration, so we have designed our spaces with you in mind. We have large student gathering areas for taking a break, eating lunch, or just grabbing a snack. Throughout the AZCN campus, you will find multiple sitting areas and private small conference rooms available for studying including a dedicated student learning center. Our window-lined classrooms also help you stay energized with plenty of natural light and views of the surrounding area. Additional amenities include:
- Adjacent 5.5-acre nature preserve
- Jogging Trails
If you’re taking a Broward County Transit bus to our nursing college, you’ll be happy to find there’s a stop right in front of our building.
Nursing Student Involvement Opportunities
Our Social Scrubs Squad is an exciting opportunity for passionate students to contribute to the Arizona College of Nursing – Fort Lauderdale community. The mission of this program is to gather and showcase authentic content from our students’ nursing journeys and experiences on social media platforms. We aim to empower student leaders who will share their stories with prospective students, their families, and the wider community.
Nursing Programs and Your Collegiate Nursing Education
The mission of the Arizona College of Nursing BSN degree program is to prepare professional nurses who are competent in delivering evidence-based patient and community-centered care as members and leaders of an interprofessional healthcare team with an emphasis on quality improvement that drives desired patient, systems, and population outcomes.
From day one, our accredited nursing schools are built to prepare you for a thriving career as a licensed nurse with a BSN degree. You’ll apply concepts from foundational courses to real-world scenarios, all while developing the professionalism and soft skills demanded of today’s employers.
Our dedicated admissions representatives are ready to answer your questions about our application process, admission requirements, transfer credits, and financial aid.
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Finally, a Nursing Program Near Me in Fort Lauderdale!
Our nursing program in Florida serves students throughout the Southern Florida region including Fort Lauderdale, Broward, Palm Beach, and Dade County.
Directions From the Hollywood, Florida Area to Arizona College of Nursing – Fort Lauderdale
The distance from Arizona College of Nursing – Fort Lauderdale to the Hollywood area in Florida is about 16 miles or 25 minutes of driving time.
- Starting near the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk in the Hollywood, Florida area, get on Hollywood Boulevard heading west for about 6 minutes, driving around Young Circle Park via the North Young Circle before continuing west on Hollywood Boulevard to get on I-95 heading north towards West Palm Beach. Note: This route includes tolls.
- Take I-95 North for about 14 miles, passing Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport on your left before taking Exit 33A to Cypress Creek Road East.
- After merging right onto Cypress Creek Road East, take a left at the second light onto Corporate Drive heading north.
- Follow the sign across the roundabout to the offices. Arizona College of Nursing – Fort Lauderdale is on Floor 1 of the Radice Corporate Center in Building 600 on your left.
A Florida Nursing College That Understands Your Nursing Goals
At Arizona College of Nursing, we have a single focus — a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. It means every member of our faculty and staff understands your goal of becoming a BSN-prepared nurse and every resource is designed to support students with this specific goal.
Our BSN program does not require prerequisite coursework, so whether you are just getting started on your educational journey to becoming a nurse or have transfer credits, there’s a potential pathway to your goal at Arizona College of Nursing.
We understand that students who pursue a BSN degree sometimes have prior nursing skills or credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or an associate degree in nursing (ADN), a Registered Nurse (RN) or prior education in non-nursing-related fields. If you do have prior general educational credits, you may be able to transfer those credits. Transferring credits can get you on track to complete your program, and graduate in less time and at a lower cost.
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Have Questions About Our Fort Lauderdale, Florida Campus?
Evaluating nursing schools doesn’t have to be difficult. Our dedicated admissions team can help you understand how our bachelor of science in nursing program fits into your lifestyle and career goals.
Looking for more information about our three-year nursing program? Our website includes additional details on financial aid, campus locations, NCLEX-RN exam prep, scholarships, and transfer credit.
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Arizona College is an accredited institution and all of its campuses are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), a U.S. Department of Education-recognized 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 (www.aacnnursing.org).
