Nursing

How are we doing? Your Voice Matters

Nursing Front Desk Support

RN Application Packet

Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings.

Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people.

About the Program

Mesa Community College's Nursing Program is a part of MaricopaNursing, a consortium of Maricopa Community Colleges Nursing Programs.

The Registered Nurse Program is four semesters in length, and combines classroom learning with experiential learning in the laboratory and clinical sites. The program has prerequisites and co-requisites.

Students who successfully complete the program will graduate from Mesa Community College with an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing and are eligible to apply for licensure as a Registered Nurse.Female nurse.

Important Changes to Nursing Curriculum as well as Health and Safety Documents

Program options for the Associate of Applied Science (RN) Program

Beginning fall 2015, MCC will offer two scheduled program options for the AAS (RN) Program. Both scheduling options include:

1. A team approach of 2 instructors per nursing course to foster student learning and success.

2. Incorporation of best practices in nursing education, teaching methodologies and use of learning spaces.

3. Theory and lab practice two days per week, with one or two days of additional day of lab, simulation, or clinical practice each week.

a. First and second semester, students should count on four days per week for nursing coursework.

b. Third and fourth semester, students will have at least three days per week for nursing coursework.

Many resources are available through the online learning management system (Canvas) so students will need access to a computer and internet connection throughout the program.

Morning: Classes begin as early as 7:30 am, and generally end by 3:30 pm.

Afternoon: Classes generally begin around noon, and end by 7:00 pm.

Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) Option: The Maricopa-Associate-Baccalaureate CEP Program is a program offered through participating community colleges in the Maricopa Community College District and identified university partners. A limited number of participants are selected from the pool of MaricopaNursing students who have met all CEP identified eligibility requirements and have applied for selection to a CEP.

CEP students will be enrolled in Maricopa and University classes at the same time. Graduates of the CEP will obtain their AAS in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing at the same time, or within one or two semesters of graduating with their AAS degree.

For more information on CEP and participating partners, please visit: CEP Application Information

How to Apply

  1. Attend a Nursing Program Information Session
  2. Download and carefully read: Nursing Admission Information and Application Packet.
  3. HESI-A2 Entrance test scores: 80% in English and 75% in Math (as of November 1, 2014). Official evidence of required scores within 24 months of application.
  4. Must complete a Nurse Assistant course.
  5. Obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. You can do this online through azdps.gov.
    General Education Courses Required for Application - Must have a "C" or better.
    CHM130 + CHM130LL Fundamental Chemistry with lab or one year high school chemistry. 0-4 credits
    BIO201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credits
    ENG101 First year Composition 3 credits
    MATH (140, 141, or 142) College Mathematics or higher Mathematics 3-5 credits
  6. Official transcripts (for courses taken outside of MCC) sent to:

Mesa Community College
Attn: Admissions
1833 W. Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202

Accreditation

Accreditation is a process used to measure and certify the credibility and quality of services offered by an organization.

The Maricopa Nursing Program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing, and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Mesa Community College is also accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.