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).

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Arizona College of Nursing – Hartford 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 Connecticut. 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.

Students must enroll in a state-approved program. Once completed, Connecticut graduates should have their program director send a verification letter to the Board of Nursing. At the close of the program, students will need to pass a licensing exam and criminal background check. Updated June 2023: Source

Registered Nurses in Connecticut have a median salary of $95,210 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 Connecticut range from a low rate of $71,050, per year, to the highest-paid Nurses earning as much as $119,600 per year.

Updated 09/2023: Source

As of 2020, there were 34,470 RNs employed in Connecticut.

Registered Nurses jobs in Connecticut are projected to grow by 4% between 2020 and 2030.

RN employment in the United States is projected to grow 6% from 2021 to 2031, creating 203,200 new nursing jobs.

Updated August 2023: Data Source: https://www.onetonline.org/link/localtrends/29-1141.00?st=CT

There are various parts of the cost to become a nurse in the state of Connecticut. First, you must complete an accredited nursing program. Next, RNs in Connecticut must pay the necessary fees ($180 for Initial Licensure by Examination). Connecticut nurses renew every year and pay $110 for renewal fees. Updated June 2023: Source

There is no limit to how many times you can retake the NCLEX in Connecticut, but all applicable exam fees are required each time, and you must wait 45 days from the date of exam administration to retake the 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 Connecticut Board of Nursing. Once the ATT is provided, the candidate may begin the process of rescheduling the NCLEX. Updated June 2023: Source

Our BSN curriculum covers important topics like clinical-thinking, community health, critical care, gerontology, leadership, surgical care, obstetrics, pediatrics, and psychiatric care.

In 2022, our students had a 84.89% NCLEX-RN Exam Pass Rate across all campuses*, higher than the National NCLEX pass rate of 82.32%. We believe this success is due to our focus on practical training and NCLEX prep, starting from day one of our program.

The national NCLEX pass rate for Arizona College of Nursing does not include rates for the Hartford campus yet, as new campuses take 3 years for students to be eligible to take the NCLEX exam. 

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