Nursing Program in Detroit: Campus Life
Complete your BSN program in 3 years or less with qualifying transfer credits at our nursing program in Michigan.
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Why Choose Our Nursing Program in Detroit?
At AZCN, our Southfield campus in Detroit is built around the things that matter most to aspiring nurses: community, personalized support, and a curriculum designed by experienced RNs. You’ll find a campus culture that takes your goals seriously and gives you the support to pursue them.
Every aspect of our nursing program in Michigan is designed to help you grow into a confident, compassionate caregiver ready to earn your BSN degree and make an impact in the field.
Connect With Fellow Nursing Students
From your first term, you’ll be part of an energetic group of current and aspiring nurses who push each other forward. The friendships you make here often turn into professional connections, since everyone around you is working toward becoming a registered nurse.
Every member of our core nursing faculty is a registered nurse who knows firsthand what it takes to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and build a career in the field. Drawing on that experience, they give you individualized support, share what their own careers have taught them, offer practical guidance, and connect you with resources like study groups and peer mentoring.
Focused Entirely on Your Nursing Future
When you study at Arizona College of Nursing – Southfield, you’re never competing with other majors for attention. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is the only degree we offer, so every instructor and staff member you meet is focused on helping you become a registered nurse. Ask a question or hit a rough patch, and you’ll get practical answers from people who know the path well.
That focus carries into the classroom too. Experienced nurses and healthcare professionals shaped our BSN curriculum to ready you for patient care now and leadership later. We’re helping prepare the next generation of nurses who will lead the field, and we’d love to see you among them.
The Benefit of a Smaller Classroom
Keeping classes small is a deliberate choice at our nursing program in Southfield, and it means your instructors can focus more closely on each student. With fewer people in the room, you get more one-on-one feedback and the time to learn nursing science concepts, build your clinical skills, and prepare for the career ahead.
Start Dates Throughout the Year
At Arizona College of Nursing – Southfield, you don’t have to wait for a standard school calendar. New general education sessions start about every eight weeks. New nursing major cohorts begin three times a year. That means a fall or spring start isn’t your only choice, so you can begin when the timing works for you.
To learn more about AZCN Southfield or to schedule a campus tour, reach out to our team.
Meet Our Campus Leaders
Our campus leaders know the medical field firsthand. Each spent years working in clinical settings before stepping into a leadership role at our nursing program in Southfield.
What Makes Our Nursing Program in Southfield Different
Dr. Sherry Ray explains what sets apart faculty in our Southfield nursing program. Our instructors are experienced nurse educators who’ve transitioned from patient care to student care. These instructors understand exactly what you’ll face in your nursing career because they’ve been there themselves.
Our Michigan nursing courses combine this expert faculty with small nursing class sizes, giving you personalized attention and mentorship. You’ll learn from practicing nurses who understand your journey and have the time to support your individual success.
Ready to experience the difference that real experience makes? Join us to discover the AZCN advantage.
Convenient Location in Southfield
Our Southfield campus sits near the I-696 and M-10 interchange, which makes for an easy drive from across metro Detroit. With Washtenaw, Wayne, and Genesee counties all close by, you’ll be studying for your nursing degree right in the heart of the Motor City.
You’ll find a number of places just a 5-10-minute drive from the Arizona College of Nursing – Southfield campus. Just adjacent to our campus building and within walking distance is Subway. In addition, the following restaurants are within a 10-minute drive:
- Einstein Bros. Bagels
- Cottage Inn Pizza
- Potbelly
- Chipotle
- TGI Fridays
- Just Baked Cafe & Bakeshop
You’ll have plenty of room to settle in between classes. A large student lounge gives you somewhere to gather, eat, and recharge, with microwaves, tables, and chairs on hand. Smaller sitting areas line the hallways, and private conference rooms are scattered throughout the campus whenever you need a quiet place to study. Our classrooms come with windows and natural light, and a dedicated student learning center rounds out the campus.
Getting to campus is straightforward whether you drive or take transit. Our Southfield campus is located in the Lahser Center, just off M-10, with ample on-site parking for students who commute by car. If you rely on public transportation, SMART bus service stops nearby along Lahser Road, including stops at 11 Mile and Lahser and at Civic Center Drive and Lahser.
Step Up With Our Social Scrubs Squad
Want a way to get involved beyond the classroom? Our Social Scrubs Squad invites students to share their nursing journeys with the wider world. Squad members capture authentic moments from their experiences and post them across social media, giving prospective students and their families a genuine look at life here.
The goal is to lift up student voices and turn them into leaders other people look to. If that sounds like you, your local campus leadership team can tell you how to join.
Inside Our BSN Program
The mission of the Arizona College of Nursing BSN degree program is to prepare professional nurses who are competent in delivering evidence-based patient 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.
Our nursing program in Detroit is designed to ready you for a meaningful career as a registered nurse (RN). You’ll take the concepts you learn in foundational courses and apply them to practical clinical situations, developing the professionalism and soft skills that employers value along the way.
Have questions about your options, admission requirements, transfer credits, or financial aid? Our admissions representatives are ready to help.
A Nursing Program Serving the Detroit Metro Area
We strive to be one of the best nursing programs in Michigan through our commitment to strong coursework and clinical training. Our campus supports students from across the Detroit metro area, including St. Clair Shores, Troy, and Westland. Located in Southfield, Arizona College of Nursing sits just 20 minutes from downtown Detroit, so you can pursue your nursing dreams here in the Great Lakes State.
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Directions from Your Area
Choose your area below for step-by-step directions and a map to Arizona College of Nursing – Southfield, with landmarks to guide you along the way. Reaching our BSN program should feel easy, and that starts with the drive.
Directions From Detroit, Michigan to Arizona College of Nursing – Southfield
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Arizona College of Nursing – Southfield is about 16 miles, which takes approximately 20 minutes via M-10 N.
- Starting from the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit, head west on Jefferson Avenue East and take a left onto Woodward Avenue.
- Follow Woodward Avenue for about 1 mile and keep to the right to merge onto M-10 N/John C Lodge Freeway.
- Stay on M-10 N for approximately 14 miles, then take Exit 18B for Lahser Road.
- Turn right onto Lahser Road, and Arizona College of Nursing – Southfield is located at 26400 Lahser Road, Suite 400, on your right.
Directions From St. Clair Shores, Michigan to Arizona College of Nursing – Southfield
The driving distance from St. Clair Shores, Michigan to Arizona College of Nursing – Southfield is about 20 miles, which takes approximately 25 minutes via I-696 W.
- Starting on East 11 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, merge onto Walter P. Reuther Freeway (I-696 W).
- In about 8 miles, take exit 10 and turn right onto West 11 Mile Road.
- Turn right onto Lahser Road, and Arizona College of Nursing – Southfield is located at 26400 Lahser Road, Suite 400, on your right.
Directions From Troy, Michigan to Arizona College of Nursing – Southfield
The driving distance from Troy, Michigan to Arizona College of Nursing – Southfield is about 21 miles, which takes approximately 26 minutes via I-75 S and I-696 W.
- Starting in Troy, merge onto I-75 South and drive for about 10 miles.
- Take exit 61 onto I-696 West toward Lansing, Michigan.
- In about 8 miles, take exit 10 and turn right onto West 11 Mile Road.
- Turn right onto Lahser Road, and Arizona College of Nursing – Southfield is located at 26400 Lahser Road, Suite 400, on your right.
Directions From Westland, Michigan to Arizona College of Nursing – Southfield
The driving distance from Westland, Michigan to Arizona College of Nursing – Southfield is about 23 miles, which takes approximately 26 minutes via I-275 N and I-696 E.
- From Westland, head west on Ford Road to merge onto I-275 North.
- After about 9.5 miles, exit onto I-696 East toward Port Huron, Michigan.
- In about 8 miles, take exit 8 onto M-10.
- After around 2 miles, exit from M-10 and turn left onto Northwestern Highway.
- After crossing Lahser Road, take your first right. Arizona College of Nursing – Southfield is located at 26400 Lahser Road, Suite 400.
The Right College for a Future in Nursing
Because the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is our single focus, everyone on our faculty and staff understands exactly what you’re working toward as a BSN-prepared nurse. Every resource we offer is aimed at that one goal.
Arizona College of Nursing – Southfield requires no prerequisite coursework to begin a BSN program. Whether you’re just beginning the path to nursing or arriving with transfer credits, there’s a potential route to your goal at Arizona College of Nursing.
Many students who pursue a BSN degree come with prior experience, perhaps as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or an ADN-prepared Registered Nurse (RN), or with education in fields outside nursing. If you’ve earned general education credits before, you may be able to transfer them. Doing so can put you on track to finish your program in less time and at a lower cost.
Plan a Visit to Arizona College of Nursing – Southfield
Comparing nursing schools doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Our admissions team can help you see how our baccalaureate degree program in nursing (BSN) fits into your lifestyle and career goals.
Want to learn more about our 3-year nursing program? Our website has additional details on financial aid, campus locations, NCLEX exam prep, scholarships, and transfer credits.
Accreditations
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).
