Why Choose Our Nursing School in Hartford, CT?
Our Arizona College of Nursing (AZCN) nursing campus in Hartford, Connecticut offers more than just a BSN degree — it’s a vibrant and uplifting community dedicated to preparing the next generation of nursing professionals with a high-quality nursing education.
With quality education at the forefront, every resource at our Hartford 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 in Connecticut
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 for a successful career as an RN.
Our core nursing faculty are registered nurses themselves. They understand what it takes to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (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 for nursing excellence – could you be one of them?
Personalized Attention in the Classroom
Our nursing program in Connecticut 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 concepts from nursing and health sciences, practice nursing skills, and set yourself up for a thriving nursing career.
Class Sessions Begin Six 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 AZCN when the timing is right for you.
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Convenient Location in Hartford
Conveniently located near downtown Hartford, our nursing program offers easy access for students from surrounding areas such as West Hartford, Manchester, Wethersfield, East Hartford, Bristol, and Newington. Our AZCN Hartford 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. Our campus café offers a variety of vending options including beverages, snacks, and fresh, ready-to-eat items. Downtown Hartford is a short 10-minute walk across the bridge from campus with a lot of dining options.
AZCN campuses are focused on student support and collaboration, so we have designed our spaces with you in mind. We have large student gathering areas for taking a break, eating lunch, or just grabbing a snack. Throughout the AZCN campus, you will find multiple sitting areas and private small conference rooms available for studying including a dedicated student learning center. Our window-lined classrooms also help you stay energized with plenty of natural light and views of the surrounding area.
We are conveniently located 2 miles from Hartford Union Station in Downtown Hartford.
Our Hartford campus is also located close to a CT Transit Bus Stop on E River Dr & Ash St (about a 9 minute walk).
Nursing Student Involvement Opportunities
Our Social Scrubs Squad is an exciting opportunity for passionate students to contribute to the AZCN- Hartford 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.
Nursing Programs and Your Collegiate Nursing Education
The mission of the AZCN BSN degree program is to prepare professional nurses who are competent in evidence-based clinical decision-making for patients and community-centered care as members and leaders of an interprofessional healthcare team or nursing practice with an emphasis on quality improvement that drives desired patient, systems, and population outcomes.
From day one, our nursing program is built to prepare you for a thriving nursing career as a registered nurse (RN). You’ll combine classroom teaching with real-world scenarios like clinical rotations, all while developing the professionalism and soft skills demanded of a professional nurse.
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 College Near Me in Hartford!
A nursing program in Connecticut for the entire Hartford region including West Hartford, New Britain, and Bristol.
Driving Distance From New Britain To Arizona College of Nursing – Hartford
The journey from New Britain to East Hartford is about 10 miles, and typically takes 12-15 minutes via CT-9 North and I-84 East.
- Begin your journey in New Britain, near Central Connecticut State University, and take CT-9 North.
- Continue on CT-9 North and use the right lane to take Exit 40B.
- Merge onto I-84 East toward Hartford and continue for roughly 7 miles. Take Exit 53 toward East Hartford.
- Stay right to take the East River Drive exit and then turn right onto East River Drive.
- Continue along East River Drive and turn right into the Riverview Square building complex.
- Turn right and continue until you spot Arizona College of Nursing – Hartford at 99 East River Drive on your left.
A Nursing School That Understands Your Nursing Goals
At Arizona College of Nursing, we have a single focus — a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. It means every member of our faculty and staff understands your goal of becoming BSN-prepared nurses and every resource prepares students for a successful completion of the AZCN nursing degree.
Our BSN program does not require prerequisite coursework, so whether you are just beginning 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 bachelor’s degree in nursing sometimes have an associate degree from a community college or clinical experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or ADN-prepared Registered Nurse (RN) from another registered nursing program. 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 – Hartford Campus
Evaluating health education schools with BSN programs 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, education, and career goals.
Looking for more information about our three-year nursing program? Our website includes additional details on nursing program curriculum requirements, 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).
