Why Choose Our Nursing Program in Tucson?
Our nursing campus in Tucson, Arizona 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 Tucson 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 providing nursing care in various healthcare settings.
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 practice. 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 college 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 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 in the nursing profession. 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 Tucson nursing school intentionally limits class sizes to ensure you receive a more personalized nursing education and feedback from our dedicated faculty. You deserve the time and attention needed to learn nursing concepts, practice nursing skills, and set yourself up for a thriving nursing career.
Class Sessions Begin 6 Times Per Year
In our 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.
To learn more about Arizona College of Nursing (AZCN) in Tucson or schedule a campus tour, click below.
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Convenient Location in Tucson
Located at Broadway and Craycroft, Arizona College of Nursing – Tucson offers easy access to students in the entire Tucson region including Catalina Foothills, Flowing Wells, Casas Adobe, Drexel Heights, and Oro Valley. Our Tucson 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 degree class, or the need to take a coffee or snack break. Luckily, you’ll find a number of places just a 10-minute drive from our nursing program’s campus in Tucson.
- Starbucks
- Chipotle
- Sauce Pizza
- Pei Wei
- Angry Crab Shack
- Chili’s
- Tucson Coffee Cricket
- Dany Hot Dogs
- Jimmy John’s
- Olive Garden
Our campus is conveniently located directly across from the Highland Plaza mall. We also have a large student area on campus where students can gather, with microwaves, tables, and chairs. In the hallways, there are multiple sitting areas, with private small conference rooms available throughout the campus for studying. All of our classrooms have windows with a view, and our campus also features a student learning center.
If you’re taking a Sun Tran bus, you’re in luck – there’s a bus stop at the intersection of Broadway and Craycroft.
Nursing Student Involvement Opportunities
Our Social Scrubs Squad is an exciting opportunity for passionate students to contribute to the Arizona College of Nursing – Tucson 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
The mission of the AZCN BSN degree program is to prepare professional nurses who are competent in providing evidence-based practice 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 nursing courses are built to prepare you for a thriving career as a registered nurse (RN). 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 nursing education options, admission requirements, transfer credits, and financial aid.
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Finally, a Nursing Program Near Me!
A nursing degree from an accredited school for the entire Tucson region including Catalina Foothills, Flowing Wells, Casas Adobe, Drexel Heights, and Oro Valley.
Directions From Downtown Tucson to Arizona College of Nursing – Tucson
The driving distance from downtown Tucson near Tucson City Hall to Arizona College of Nursing – Tucson is approximately 7 miles, which takes about 15 minutes via E Broadway Blvd.
- Starting near Tucson City Hall, head east on W Pennington St for about a half mile, passing the Tucson Museum of Art on your left.
- Turn left onto S Campbell Ave and continue for about 5 miles. You’ll pass Reid Park on your left and Banner-University Medical Center Tucson on your right.
- Turn right onto E Broadway Blvd, then drive for about 1 and a half miles, passing Park Place Mall on your left.
- Turn left onto N Wilmot Rd and take the first right onto E Williams Circle.
- Arizona College of Nursing – Tucson is in Suite 1000 of the Williams Centre building on your left.
A College That Understands Your Nursing Goals
At Arizona College of Nursing, we are dedicated exclusively to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. This ensures that every faculty and staff member is fully committed to helping you achieve your goal of becoming a BSN-prepared nurse, with all our resources tailored to support you in this pursuit.
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 experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), nurse assistant, ADN-prepared 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 in less time and at a lower cost.
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Visit Our Arizona College of Nursing – Tucson Campus
Evaluating nursing schools 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 and career goals.
Looking for more information about our 3-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).
