Why Our Nursing School in Florida Is Right For You
- No waitlist to start at our Melbourne nursing campus
- Up to $5,000 scholarships available at our Melbourne campus
- Earn your BSN in 3 years, or less with qualified transfer credits!
- Your Success is Our Priority: Tutoring, Open Lab Time, and Academic Support
- Evening classes for general education coursework
- CCNE-Accredited BSN Program
Your Nursing Dream Can Start Now
Our nursing school in Melbourne, FL is designed with one goal: to prepare you for a successful career in the health sciences as a registered nurse (RN). We strive for academic excellence through classroom teaching, hands-on simulations, and training in real-world healthcare environments to give you the skills you need.
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Graduate in Less Time With Eligible Transfer Credits
Get Hands-On Experience in Guided Labs
NCLEX-RN Exam Preparation From Day 1
Nursing School Curriculum
From day one, our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program is built to prepare you for a thriving career as a registered nurse (RN). Our nursing courses combine classroom teaching, hands-on labs, real-world clinical experience, and extensive NCLEX-RN exam prep to get you ready for a successful nursing career.
Sample Classes in Our BSN Curriculum:
- Fundamentals of Biology
- Introduction to Psychology
- Human Anatomy/Physiology I
- College Mathematics
- First Year Composition (Writing) I
- Human Pathophysiology
- Human Nutrition
- Critical Thinking in Clinical Decision-Making
- Pharmacology I
- Evidence-Based Practice I
- Community Health Nursing + Practicum
- Maternal Health Theory and Application + Practicum
- Transition to the Nursing Profession
- Professional Seminar (NCLEX-RN Preparation)
How Transfer Credits Work
At Arizona College of Nursing, we understand that you want to get the most out of your previous education experience on your journey through nursing school. Students can progress through our BSN program of study in 3-years or less with qualifying gen ed transfer credits. Our academic advisors will work closely with you to review transcripts and transfer as many credits as possible.
Clinical Partnerships At Our Nursing School in Florida
In the final year of the program, students spend most of their time in clinical rotations, training in real-world healthcare environments. Hands-on experience with patients and medical professionals is one of the most powerful ways to learn. We make it a priority for our students. We’ve partnered with healthcare providers in Florida to provide students with opportunities for clinical experience working with nurse leaders.
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Our Melbourne Campus is a Career-Focused Nursing School
We work hard to equip students with the skills & hands-on experience they need to succeed in the nursing field.
Guided Hands-On Simulations
Nursing Career Services and Resources
BSN Curriculum
Accredited Nursing School
Complete NCLEX-RN Exam Prep
Our nursing school in Florida is designed to start preparing you for the NCLEX-RN exam on Day 1. Instructors introduce students to NCLEX-RN-style questions and clinical judgment throughout our curriculum to get them comfortable. To learn more about testing format and study strategies, read our blog post Mastering the NCLEX: A Comprehensive Guide to Preparation.
Here’s just a few of the ways we prepare you for NCLEX-RN:
- A class dedicated entirely to preparing for the NCLEX-RN exam.
- Virtual practice exams customized for each student
- Exam strategies & tips from instructors
- Customized assignments & study plans
With NCLEX-RN exam prep built into our curriculum, your success is our priority. In 2023 Arizona College of Nursing had an average NCLEX-RN pass rate of 89.74%* across all campuses. As a new campus, Melbourne does not yet have NCLEX-RN outcomes available specific to this location.
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Hear From Students In Our Nursing School
The teachers and administration of Arizona College really do care about us. In my first month, the Dean had a 1-on-1 meeting with me to see how I was feeling. I don’t think I could find that level of support anywhere else.
Arizona College of Nursing has no waiting list to get in. As soon as you make that call to Arizona College, the advisors are on it and they’re very supportive, helpful and they want you to pursue your career.
Finally, a nursing school near me in Melbourne!
A Florida nursing school for the entire Melbourne area including Melbourne, Palm Bay, and Malabar.
Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Saturday-Sunday Closed
Additional hours available upon request.
Visit Our Nursing School in Melbourne
At Arizona College of Nursing, we know nursing students. You dream of becoming a nurse, but your life is already extremely busy, so you ask yourself how you can make it happen. Our nursing school in Melbourne is conveniently located close to downtown Melbourne. Our nursing courses and location offer easy access to students in the Melbourne Metro area including Palm Bay, Malabar, Rockledge, and Grant-Valkaria.
We also tailored our curriculum to match your busy life. During the first 4 semesters of general education classes, they are held in the evenings and each course is completed in just 8 weeks. Stop by our nursing school in Florida to learn more about our 3-year BSN degree program, which prepares you to take on a wider range of responsibilities than CNA, LVN or LPN nursing programs. Visit our Melbourne Campus Life and Campus Leadership pages for more information on our nursing program in Melbourne.
Visit our Melbourne Campus Life page for more information on our nursing program and student life in Melbourne.
- Approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing
Nursing Programs and Scholarship Opportunities
As you consider nursing schools in Florida, we know that the cost of the program is an important factor in your decision. Students can receive up to $5,000 in scholarship support.
Click the button below to learn more about our nursing scholarships in Florida and to determine your eligibility
- Futures Scholarship
- Advancement Scholarship
- Working Parent Scholarship
- Achievement Scholarship
- Opportunity Scholarship
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FAQ at our Melbourne Campus
Browse below and click on the following link to view the most frequently asked questions at our Melbourne nursing school. To find a nursing school near you, visit our Campus Locations page.
The Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) program at Arizona College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.aacnnursing.org). Official accreditation notification to CCNE for Melbourne is submitted prior to first Semester 5 class start. 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.
It is important to understand the differences between a LPN Program and a BSN Program in Melbourne. These factors can impact your nursing career path and your educational roadmap. Our campus leaders and experienced professionals are here to help you every step of your journey. To learn more read our blog article detailing the differences between an LPN Program and BSN Program.
Registered Nurses in Florida have a median nursing salary of $80,960 per year.
As you will be newly entering the workforce, it’s important to know that you will likely not start at the median rate but would likely increase your earnings with experience.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that Registered Nurses in Florida range from a low rate of $63,520, per year, to the highest-paid Nurses earning as much as $105,580 per year for their nursing salary.
Updated 2024. Source: https://www.onetonline.org/link/localwages/29-1141.00?st=FL
After three failures of the same level of examination (RN or LPN), regardless of jurisdiction, the applicant must successfully complete a Florida Board of Nursing approved remedial course.
A nursing assistant provides basic patient care and support, such as helping with daily activities and monitoring vital signs, under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). An RN, on the other hand, typically has more advanced training and responsibilities, including developing and implementing patient care plans, administering medications, and performing complex medical procedures. RNs also oversee and coordinate care provided by nursing assistants and other healthcare staff.
Earning a BSN degree can open doors to more advanced roles and opportunities in the nursing field as an RN. Our BSN program in Melbourne is designed to provide the comprehensive education and clinical experience to help advance your career.
You can read more about our nursing college admissions requirements here. For detailed information about the nursing prerequisites for our BSN program, please contact our admissions office. They can provide you with the specific details and answer any questions you may have about our application process.
Arizona College of Nursing has built a full support system to help you at every step of the program. Our student support resources include a student success coach, tutoring sessions, peer mentoring, faculty office hours, NCLEX-RN exam prep class, and more.
Contact our admissions team to learn more about how we support you throughout your nursing education. We’re committed to helping you pursue your goal of becoming an RN.
Arizona College of Nursing – Melbourne
(321) 447-5001 info@arizonacollege.edu
100 Rialto Pl # 100, Melbourne, FL 32901
Accreditations
The Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) program at Arizona College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.aacnnursing.org). Official accreditation notification to CCNE for Melbourne is submitted prior to first Semester 5 class start.
All Arizona College of Nursing and Arizona College campuses are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency.