Central Arizona College Nursing Program Review

Central Arizona College (CAC) is the only higher education teaching site in Pinal County. The institution is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and a participant in the Academic Quality Improvement Program. It offers several different athletic programs for students to become involved in as well as on campus housing that is policed by their campus police force.

Central Arizona College Nursing Program Review

The nursing program at CAC is conducted on the Signal Peak Campus. The college offers a multi-exit course program in order for instructors to teach the curriculum for a certificate for Practical Nursing (PN) and an Associate in Applied Science degree curriculum in one program.  Students are required to take general education courses before they can start in the block sequence that will ultimately lead to a certificate in the Practical Nursing (PN) section and an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing for the Registered Nurse (RN) section. The head of the nursing department holds the professional titles of a MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner-Certified, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Most of the other faculty members have a Master’s degree in nursing. Students who are applying to the nursing division must make preparations to attend a Nursing Information Session. Registration for these sessions can be completed online.

Practical Nursing (PN) – LPN                                                                                        

The Practical Nursing program at Central Arizona College requires that students take general education course before they can start the Block Sections of the program. . After the students has completed both Blocks of the program, they must take the HESI-PN exit exam to demonstrate their competency. The PN program is centered around preparing the student to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN) in order to gain the title of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Students should be aware that successful completion of the PN program and passing the HESI-PN exit exam does not guarantee them the right to take the National Council Licensure Exam. Employment Opportunities for LPNs range to a variety of different facilities. Employment can be gained in hospitals, clinics, long term care facilities, and doctor’s offices, as well as many others. Students entering this program should have a deep desire to help the general public with compassion and consideration of cultural differences.

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing– RN

The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree offered at Central Arizona College requires that general education courses be completed by the student before starting the Block Sections of the degree program. There are a total of four block sections to complete the AAS program. Students who successfully complete all four blocks are then awarded a AAS degree and are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Students should be aware that completing the program and gaining the AAS degree does not guarantee them the right to take the licensure exam. Employment for RNs can be obtained in various health care settings such as hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices, and many others. Good candidates to enter this program will have a passion for helping as well as a desire to give patients health care education.

Contact:

Central Arizona College
273 Old West Highway
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 667-7700

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