Arizona College of Nursing
Arizona College
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3 Year Accelerated Nursing Program (BSN): A Nursing School For Nurses, By Nurses
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A nursing college for the entire Sarasota area, centrally located in University Park near Bradenton and Venice.
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Arizona College of Nursing has no waiting list to get in. As soon as you make that call to Arizona College, the advisors are on it and they’re very supportive, helpful and they want you to pursue your career. Janelle Adams, Class of 2021
Arizona College of Nursing has no waiting list to get in. As soon as you make that call to Arizona College, the advisors are on it and they’re very supportive, helpful and they want you to pursue your career.
Janelle Adams, Class of 2021
The college faculty puts an emphasis on their experience as nurses when they are teaching which helps with student understanding and learning. Dan Yap, Class of 2020
The college faculty puts an emphasis on their experience as nurses when they are teaching which helps with student understanding and learning.
Dan Yap, Class of 2020
Are you looking for a nursing program that matches your busy life? The first 4 semesters of our nursing program are evening general education classes. To help you earn your nursing degree faster, you’ll complete each general education course in just 8 weeks.
Stop by to learn more about our BSN degree, which prepares you to take on a wider range of responsibilities than an ADN, CNA, LVN or LPN nursing program.
Visit our Sarasota Campus Life and Faculty & Staff pages for more information on our nursing program in Sarasota.
Approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing
Due to COVID-19, we continue to monitor guidance from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as local requirements to update our protocols as needed.
We believe in a focused and structured educational environment. Our curriculum is methodically designed to help you reach your career aspirations. From day one, our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program is built to prepare you for a thriving career as a registered nurse (RN).
Students can progress through our BSN program of study in 3-years, or less with qualifying transfer credits. The first year is focused on general education classes, such as: The Fundamentals of Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Global Health. During year two you will transition into the Nursing core portion of the program and take courses like Pharmacology, Microbiology, and Human Pathophysiology.
In the final year, you will spend most of your time engaged in patient care alongside nursing and medical professionals. You will also take specialty classes on subjects such as Maternal Health, Pediatrics, and Community Health.
“As an ICU nurse, I had the opportunity to mentor nursing students and enjoyed every minute of it!. A colleague of mine asked me if I wanted to teach and that was the beginning of my nursing education career. While my transition from bedside nursing to nursing education was a significant career change, I realized early on that the possibilities were endless and that I could still impact the lives of patients in a different way: By shaping students’ experiences while they are pursuing their dream of caring for others. I am no longer impacting one life at a time but multiple simultaneously and on various levels. I am not sure I could do better!”
“Arizona College is extremely student focused and thrives to help each and every student achieve their dream of becoming a nurse. From access to phenomenal resources, to ongoing faculty, counseling, and coaching support, to implementation of a robust and contextual curriculum, the college excels on all levels.”
“I am always available to problem solve, guide, and mentor. The faculty is there to facilitate, redirect, counsel, and tutor while support staff professionals remain in constant contact with students ensuring their needs are addressed and met.”
Our 3-Year Accelerated BSN Program is designed to help you succeed in your career as a registered nurse (RN). Your journey after graduation from our Arizona nursing school begins with taking and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Visit our NCLEX Exam Prep page to learn how preparation for the NCLEX is built into our curriculum. Below are a few quick facts to familiarize yourself with the exam.
The NCLEX-RN test allows 6 hours to complete the exam with as many unscheduled breaks you require.
The NCLEX-RN exam is graded as pass or fail, so you will not receive a numerical score upon completion.
Once you receive a letter that you passed your name will appear in your state’s Board of Nursing RN database.
We are proud of our Sarasota campus and the nursing clinical partnerships we have established as a resource for our students. Our partners play a vital role in the professional development of students during the core curriculum of the BSN program at our Sarasota nursing school. Visit Who We Are to learn more about our mission and goals.
Future nurses choose Arizona College of Nursing for many reasons including: flexible schedule, 3-year BSN degree program, high-tech facilities, personalized attention, and a solid reputation in local medical communities. Contact us today to get started. Click on the following link for our nursing school Admissions Requirements.
At Arizona College of Nursing, we’ll level up your education with one-on-one career support. Our strong network of healthcare partners helps us provide employment opportunities for students and graduates. Click on this link to learn more about the nursing program Career Services we offer to students.
Simulation labs provide a safe space for you to practice skills, problem-solve, and take risks. Our SimLabs are equipped with life-like mannequins, “patients” that can breathe and bleed, and your instructors will guide you through basic and complex nursing scenarios. Click on the link to learn more about our nursing college Simulation Labs.
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. Click on the link to learn more about our Phoenix Nursing School Accreditations and Affiliations.
Our CCNE accredited 3-year 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 employers. Click on the link to learn more about our college’s Nursing Program Curriculum.
Browse below and click on the following link to view the most frequently asked questions at our Sarasota nursing school.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Arizona College of Nursing – Sarasota 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 Florida. 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 FL have a median salary of $75,000 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 FL range from a low rate of $49,680 per year, to the highest-paid Nurses earning as much as $95,630 per year.
Updated 2022. Source: https://www.onetonline.org/link/wages/29-1141.00?w=1&st=FL&g=Go
After three failures of the same level of examination (RN or LPN), regardless of jurisdiction, the applicant must successfully complete a Florida Board of Nursing approved remedial course.
Source: https://floridasnursing.gov/nursing-faqs/licensure-by-examination/#:~:text=Is%20there%20a%20limit%20on,of%20Nursing%20approved%20remedial%20course.
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.