Why Choose Our Nursing Program in Nevada?
The campus experience for our nursing program revolves around three areas — community, quality, and personalized support. At the Las Vegas campus, you’ll find a supportive community of aspiring nurses, a curriculum designed by experienced RNs, and personalized academic resources to help you prepare for a career.
The classes at Arizona College of Nursing (AZCN) are designed to help aspiring nurses grow into compassionate caregivers and leaders in nursing.
Join a Growing Community of Nursing Students
When you join our Las Vegas campus, you’ll grow with a passionate community of current and aspiring nurses. You’ll have a chance to make new friends and meet future colleagues who are on the same pathway to becoming registered nurses.
Our core faculty are nurses themselves and understand what it takes to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and succeed in a nursing career. They’ll work with you to provide individualized support, share their professional experiences, and connect you with resources like study groups and peer mentoring.
100% Focused on Nursing Education
At AZCN all we do is nursing. Our entire focus is on building the most effective BSN program we can and helping you pursue a career. Every instructor and staff member understands your goal of becoming a registered nurse and can give you helpful guidance along the way. Our curriculum was designed by experienced nurses committed to preparing the next generation of nursing leaders – could you be one of them?
Personalized Attention in the Classroom
Our Las Vegas BSN program limits class sizes for the nursing core program to ensure you receive personalized attention and feedback from our dedicated faculty and staff. This close-knit learning approach gives you the chance to get your questions answered and truly understand the concepts being taught.
Nursing Sessions Begin Six Times Per Year
In our nursing school, new sessions begin about every eight weeks, six times per year. You’re never restricted to starting school in just Fall or Spring. Our students have the chance to start the BSN program when the timing is right for them.
View and download upcoming start dates for new students on our Academic Calendar page.
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Learn from knowledgeable leaders at our nursing college campus in Las Vegas who have years of experience putting their skills to use in the medical field.
Catherine Chege, Ph.D.
Campus President
Catherine Chege, Ph.D.
Campus President
Ph.D. (c ), Leadership and Change, Â Antioch University
M.B.A. Keller Graduate School of Management
M.H.R. M. Keller Graduate School of Management
B.S. Communications. Pensacola Christian College
Catherine Chege came to Arizona College of Nursing with 17 years of higher education experience. Her specialties include: admissions, student services, student life, veteran benefits, registrar services, financial aid, and leadership development. Cat was drawn to Arizona College because of the opportunity to contribute to campus operations for a fairly new campus.
Kiersten Garcia
Executive Director of Enrollment Services
Kiersten Garcia
Executive Director of Enrollment Services
BBA in Business Administration, Brandman University
Kiersten Garcia came to Arizona College of Nursing, Las Vegas in June 2017 with over 15 years of higher education experience. Kiersten most recently served as Director of Financial Aid, focusing her efforts on college affordability. In her current role as Executive Director of Enrollment Services, Kiersten manages a team of admissions and financial aid advisors focusing on quality student experiences and maintaining a positive campus culture.
Shawn Higgins
Dean of Nursing
Shawn Higgins
Dean of Nursing
PhD in Education – Capella University
BSN, MSN, Nursing – University of Phoenix
Shawn Higgins came to Arizona College of Nursing – Ft. Lauderdale in 2021 with 14 years of experience in nursing education and 23 years of leadership experience. Shawn Higgins earned her Master’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix and her PhD from Capella University where she was drawn to understanding the “why” and the “how” behind education. Her degree specialty is specific to Leadership in Higher Education.
Shawn Higgins’ nursing background prior to education includes long-term care, rehabilitation services (stroke and TBI), home health, hospice, and basic med-surg. Her nursing education experience spans the country, having worked in the private sector for schools in Ohio, Florida, Arizona, and Nevada. She and her husband have eight children between them and will be welcoming their fifth grandchild in the spring of 2022. She is looking forward to a long and happy relationship with her new Arizona College of Nursing family.
Michelle Palaroan, Ed.D.
Dean of General Education
Michelle Palaroan, Ed.D.
Dean of General Education
BS, Pre-Medicine, University of Nevada, Reno
MA, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Doctor of Education, University of Phoenix
Michelle Palaroan came to Arizona College of Nursing, Las Vegas in April 2022 after two decades at the University of Phoenix. As an academic affairs leader, her background possesses a breadth of expertise in overseeing all aspects of academic direction and instructional leadership via strategic planning, faculty development, and overall compliance to ensure academic delivery excellence.
Marni Montgomery-Blake
Academic Records Manager
Marni Montgomery-Blake
Academic Records Manager
BA in Elementary Education, Idaho State University
Marni Montgomery-Blake came to Arizona College of Nursing, Las Vegas in April 2017. Her experience as an administrative assistant and her background in education lend themselves well to the college environment. Her prior experience includes teaching kindergarten and music, working as the testing/assessment specialist for a K-12 school district, and serving as the Program Officer for another nursing program at a state university.
As Academic Records Manager at Arizona College of Nursing, Marni hires, trains, and leads the Academic Records Coordinators on the Las Vegas campus. The Academic Records team registers students for classes, monitors final grades, and maintains student records. They assist students who want to transfer campuses or leave or return to school. They help with New Student Orientation and Core progression. They also track and monitor a variety of school and student data for reporting purposes.
Convenient Location in Las Vegas
Just minutes away from St. Rose San Martin Hospital and the 215 highway, our nursing college offers easy access to students in the entire Las Vegas region including Winchester, Sunrise Manor, Paradise, and Spring Valley. Our Las Vegas campus features walkways lined with towering pines while classroom windows frame panoramic views of snow-capped peaks in the fall.
We know you’re busy. That might mean eating lunch or dinner before your next nursing degree class, or the need to take a coffee or snack break. Our student lounge offers a variety of vending options including beverages, snacks, and fresh, ready-to-eat items. Another option with our students is Baguette Cafe, which is a few minutes walk and located just across the parking lot from campus.
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. Other amenities include:
- Student lounge with outdoor patio
- Marketplace selling a variety of food/beverage options
- Two medical simulation labs with real-world healthcare equipment
- Learning Resource Center (LRC) with student support resources like tutoring
- View of the Red Rock mountains from our building
RTC has a bus stop on Ranch. We also have a partnership with RTC’s Club Ride, which offers our nursing students free commuter services.
Nursing Student Involvement Opportunities
Our Social Scrubs Squad is an exciting opportunity for passionate students to contribute to the Arizona College of Nursing – Las Vegas 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. If you’re interested in participating, reach out to your local campus leadership team for more information.
Nursing Programs and Your Collegiate Nursing Education
We know that there are a lot of nursing programs and terms that can make it difficult to know what path you should take in nursing. There are many roles you could pursue at some point in your career – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), mental health nursing, family health nursing, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), and more. The right nursing program and the nursing skills it teaches are critical on the path to your desired career placement.
Our dedicated admissions team is ready to answer your questions about BSN program admission requirements, general education courses, nursing classes, transfer credits, and financial aid to prepare you for your first step toward a career in registered nursing.
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Finally, a Nursing Program Near Me in Las Vegas!
Our nursing degree program proudly serves the entire Las Vegas metropolitan area, including Henderson, Paradise, and Spring Valley. Our college campus is located less than 30 minutes from downtown Las Vegas making it convenient for you to pursue your nursing career.
Directions from Your Area
Select your area below to view step-by-step directions and a helpful map to our Las Vegas Nevada campus, including landmarks to guide your way. We want your path to our BSN program to be smooth—starting with the drive.
Driving Directions From Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada To Arizona College of Nursing – Las Vegas
The distance from Arizona College of Nursing – Las Vegas to Downtown Las Vegas is approximately 13 miles or 25 minutes of driving time.
- Starting on the Strip on Las Vegas Boulevard, head southwest past East Charleston Boulevard.
- Turn right on West Sahara Avenue, then merge onto I-15 South.
- Immediately after the Harry Reid International Airport, take exit 36 onto I-215 West.
- Lastly, take exit 16 Raphael Revera Way off of I-215 and proceed to Centra Point Retail Shops Mall. Arizona College of Nursing – Las Vegas is located less than 2 miles north of St Rose Dominican Hospital.
A Nursing Degree That Understands Your Nursing Careers 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 BSN-prepared nurses 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 beginning 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 an associate degree or prior experience in nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or ADN-prepared Registered Nurse (RN) or prior education in non-nursing-related health sciences 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 in less time and at a lower cost.
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Visit Our Arizona College of Nursing – Las Vegas Campus
Evaluating nursing programs doesn’t have to be difficult. Our dedicated admissions team can help you understand how our baccalaureate degree program in nursing (BSN) fits into your lifestyle, education and nursing 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).
