We Get You NCLEX Ready
NCLEX prep is built into our curriculum.
- NCLEX Preparation Starts On Day 1
- NCLEX Focused Course Offered in Final Year
- Customized Study Plans and Exam Strategies and Tips
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Your Success Is Our Priority
Our BSN program includes a variety of resources and training to help prepare you for the NCLEX-RN. Using systematic testing software, personalized study plans, virtual case studies, and integration of clinical judgement in our classes, our system is designed to maximize your chance of success on the NCLEX exam. With NCLEX-RN exam prep built into our curriculum, your success is our priority. In 2024 Arizona College of Nursing had an average NCLEX pass rate of 87.48%* across all campuses.
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).
All Arizona College campuses are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency.
A Class Focused Entirely On NCLEX
In the final year of our nursing core program, all students will take our Professional Seminar course. In this class, our experienced instructors along with ATI educators offer you clear strategies and guidance for passing the NCLEX-RN exam.
To learn more about testing format and study strategies, read our blog post Mastering the NCLEX: A Comprehensive Guide to Preparation.
Our NCLEX Preparation Course Includes:
During the NCLEX preparation class, our instructors work with each student individually to answer questions as they study. For the areas where a student needs extra help, teachers will walk them through example case studies and give personalized feedback.
These assignments are individualized based on student performance of weekly assessments. The custom assignments are designed by ATI, our comprehensive learning system.
During our 3-day live review, instructors will guide students with test-taking strategies and best practices.
Even after graduating, our students will continue to have access to the ATI learning products for 1 year. Using the ATI learning resources, students can go through NCLEX practice questions and get feedback on areas they need to improve.
NCLEX Preparation Starts On Day 1
From the first day of general education classes in our program, students are introduced to critical-thinking processes and concepts that will prepare them for the NCLEX-RN. The core of the NCLEX is clinical judgment, which combines critical-thinking skills, data analysis, active listening, and patient observation to provide quality medical care.
Arizona College of Nursing has designed our nursing curriculum to include clinical judgment training in every class that students take. Our instructors help students to utilize their critical-thinking skills as they work through patient scenarios and case studies.
Our extensive clinical judgment training gives students the skills necessary to pass the NCLEX-RN exam and succeed in the nursing field.
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How We Prepare You For NCLEX
Virtual Practice Exams Using ATI
Students take multiple practice exams with NCLEX-style questions using Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI), our comprehensive learning resource. These virtual exams are designed to prepare learners for the NCLEX exam and get students comfortable with the test format.
Customized Study Plans
Utilizing the ATI learning system, our students have access to assignments, study plans, case studies, and activities throughout the nursing program. In the final semester, students take an NCLEX prep class that provides weekly study plans and assignments in preparation for the exam. These study plans focus on the areas where students scored lowest during their practice tests. Our instructors work with students on these weaker areas and support them to ensure they fully understand the concepts.
NCLEX Teaching On Day 1
As a nursing-only school, our general education classes are uniquely tailored to the nursing field. Once you enter your core nursing courses, NCLEX-style questions are used often during lessons and quizzes to get students thinking like a real-world nurse. All this preparation helps you get comfortable with the NCLEX format, and feel ready for it.
Exam Strategies & Tips
Our instructors have helped hundreds of students pass the NCLEX-RN exam. In preparation, our instructors will introduce strategies that help you answer different types of NCLEX questions and manage your time efficiently.
Common NCLEX FAQs
NCLEX preparation throughout your nursing education helps you integrate knowledge, develop critical thinking skills, and build confidence for the licensing examination. Starting early allows you to identify knowledge gaps and learning needs while you still have access to faculty support and resources. At AZCN, our BSN program includes built-in NCLEX preparation throughout the coursework, so you don’t have to worry about studying for the NCLEX exam separately. This integrated approach means your coursework is preparing you for licensure success from day one.
Effective NCLEX preparation involves active learning techniques, regular practice with NCLEX-style questions, and focused review of your weaker content areas. NCLEX success requires understanding concepts rather than memorizing facts, as the exam tests your ability to apply nursing knowledge in real clinical scenarios. Many students find that group study sessions, teaching concepts to others, and explaining rationales enhance their preparation effectiveness. Consistent daily practice is much more beneficial than intensive cramming sessions before the NCLEX exam.
To be eligible for the NCLEX-RN, you must graduate from a state-approved nursing education program, such as a BSN or ADN program. You must also submit a complete application to your state board of nursing, pay required fees, and meet any additional state-specific requirements such as background checks or education verification. Some states have additional requirements like completing specific coursework or clinical hours. Your nursing program must verify your graduation and submit confirmation to the state board before you can receive authorization to test.
You should bring one form of acceptable identification to the NCLEX exam. Your ID must be valid, government-issued, and include your first and last name in roman characters, a recent photo, and a signature. The name on your ID must exactly match the name you registered with in the Pearson VUE system. Personal items like phones, bags, watches, and study materials are not allowed in the testing room and must be stored in sealable plastic bags provided by the testing center. Make sure to arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled testing time.
On NCLEX exam day, expect to arrive early for check-in procedures that include identity verification and security screening. Staff will photograph you and may scan your palm for identification purposes. Electronic devices must be stored in sealable plastic bags provided by the testing center. During the exam, you’ll work at a computer workstation in a quiet, monitored environment. You can take breaks, but the exam clock continues running during unscheduled breaks. The testing center staff will provide instructions and answer procedural questions, but they cannot help with NCLEX exam content.
The NCLEX covers four major categories: Safe and Effective Care Environment, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Psychosocial Integrity, and Physiological Integrity. The exam tests your ability to apply nursing knowledge to real-world clinical situations rather than just memorizing facts. Questions cover key areas of nursing practice that you’ll encounter as an entry-level nurse. Your BSN program includes NCLEX preparation throughout your coursework to help you feel confident and ready for the exam.
BSN Program Resource Links
Each of our nursing campuses feature Nursing Skills labs equipped with hospital-style amenities that are equivalent to those used in the local hospitals and Simulation Labs with state-of-the-art simulation technology including high-fidelity patient simulators. To learn more visit: https://arizonacollege.edu/accredited-bsn-program/skills-and-science-lab/
Familiarize yourself with nursing terms on our BSN Glossary of Terms page located here:
https://arizonacollege.edu/accredited-bsn-program/nursing-school-glossary-terms/