Bachelor in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Bachelor's)

Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program designed to prepare students to pursue careers as registered nurses. The curriculum moves from foundational concepts to advanced clinical nursing skills. Classroom instruction, simulation labs, and clinical experiences give students opportunities to build practical knowledge for nursing practice. Faculty provide support throughout the program, and the school’s career services include interview advice, resume reviews, career fairs, and information about nursing job openings at partner organizations.

Students should expect a professionally focused education that combines academic study with hands-on training in clinical settings and advanced labs. Multiple start dates allow students to begin at a convenient time, including those balancing work and study. The Tucson campus is part of Arizona College of Nursing’s broader network of nursing-only U.S. campuses, where the three-year BSN program is offered. The BSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. For international students, the program’s stated career pathway is nursing in the United States, with preparation centered on registered-nurse practice, clinical skills, and healthcare employment. Details about immigration, licensure eligibility, and international admissions are not provided in the available information.

This three-year BSN program combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experiences in real healthcare settings. Students engage in simulation labs that replicate emergency rooms, exam rooms, and delivery suites. The curriculum emphasizes practical patient care, interprofessional communication, and ethical standards in nursing practice. Learning occurs through clinical rotations, virtual simulations, and case study discussions.

Focus areas include Community Health Nursing, Maternal Health, Pediatric Health, Leadership for Quality & Patient Safety, Ethical & Legal Standards in Nursing Practice, Interprofessional Communication.

The program requires a total of 120 credits, distributed across general education, nursing foundational courses, and clinical rotations over three years. Students complete 8-week general education terms followed by progressive nursing core and specialty courses in the final two years.

Graduates enter roles as registered nurses in hospitals, clinics, community health centers, and long-term care facilities.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and completion of a program application are necessary. No standardized test scores are required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, three-year program with night classes available for general education courses. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 100% of applicants.