BSN Program
Career-Focused Nursing Education
Our accredited 3-year nursing program is a combination of classroom and hands-on learning. You’ll apply concepts from foundational courses to real-world scenarios, all while developing the professionalism and soft skills needed to thrive as a registered nurse (RN). These skills include leadership and ethics, communication and critical thinking, teamwork and collaboration, and responsibility and dependability.
Your program at a glance
While every student’s schedule and academic experience may vary, here’s a look at a typical three-year progression:
Year 1
You’ll start your BSN degree program with general education courses spread out over three terms. These classes might include:
- Fundamentals of Biology
- Introduction to Psychology
- Human Development
- Cultural Diversity & Global Health
Year 2
During your second year, you’ll wrap up your general and healthcare foundational courses and begin your nursing core. You’ll also embark on your first clinical experience. Courses may include:
- Human Nutrition
- Ethical & Legal Standards in Nursing Practice
- Interprofessional Communication
- Mental Health Theory & Application
Year 3
Your nursing core continues into your third year, which also entails specialty and advanced classes. You’ll work alongside medical professionals and gain caregiving experience during clinical rotations. Courses could include:
- Community Health Nursing
- Maternal Health Theory & Application
- Pediatric Health Theory & Application
- Leadership for Quality & Patient Safety (II, III and IV)
- Transition to the Profession
Earn Your BSN Degree in Just 3 Years
Learning at Arizona College of Nursing goes beyond the textbook, and working alongside your peers in our advanced SimLabs is sure to be a highlight to your nursing school experience. Other benefits to our nursing program include:
Real-life Simulations
Case Studies & Discussion
Practical Patient Care
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Accreditations
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.