Each of our locations is 100% dedicated to either Nursing or Allied Health education.
Nursing
Allied Health
Our onsite academic programs prepare students for in-demand careers.
Our local Admissions and Financial Aid team can answer your questions regarding enrollment, scholarships, and financing options.
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 $15,000 scholarships available at our Tampa campus. Learn more here!
Learn from our knowledgeable instructors with years of experience putting their skills to use in the medical field.
BSN Program Manager
Gayle Russell came to Arizona College of Nursing with more than 10 years’ experience in nursing education leadership experience. Her research interests include the delivery of culturally acceptable and appropriate nursing care and the culture of nursing as it impacts nursing shortages, early professional exits, and healthcare outcomes.
As the BSN Program Manager at the Tampa Campus, Dr. Russell manages Academic aspects of the Admissions Process. She works closely with students, faculty, staff, and administration to ensure student success.
Executive Director of Enrollment Services
Tara Augustine came to Arizona College of Nursing – Tampa in 2019 after a decade in higher education management. Over the years, she has led multi-department and multi-site university operations teams both domestically and internationally. Augustine transitioned into education after working in small business and retail sales because she wanted to be part of an industry that helps individuals reach their potential, achieve their dreams, and positively impact not only the student, but their family’s lives.
As Executive Director of Enrollment Services, Augustine manages the daily administrative operations of the Tampa Campus which includes, but is not limited to, the Admissions and Financial Aid Departments.
Executive Director of Academic Operations
Kristine Furtaw came to Arizona College of Nursing – Tampa in 2020 after working as the Vice President of Membership and Healthy Living at YMCA. Prior to this Kristine worked for over 18 years in Post Secondary Education most recently having served as a Regional Vice President of Operations at Ross Education, LLC.
As Executive Director of Academic Operations Kristine provides leadership over record keeping and documentation for campus academic operations, compliance, budget and facilities management.
1 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.
2 The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at the Arizona College School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).