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

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This programme prepares students to become registered nurses through a three-year, CCNE-accredited curriculum. It combines classroom study with clinical experiences in hospitals, simulation labs, and community settings. Students engage in hands-on learning using high-fidelity patient simulators and real patient care scenarios. The program emphasizes practical skills, professional development, and readiness for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, distributed across general education, nursing foundation courses, and nursing core courses. Clinical rotations and simulation-based learning are integrated throughout all three years.

Graduates enter roles as registered nurses in hospitals, clinics, community health centres, and other healthcare settings.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Applicants must complete prerequisite courses in biology, psychology, and human development. Official transcripts and a completed application are required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, three-year programme with night classes for general education courses and new sessions starting approximately every 8 weeks. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 100% of applicants.

Arizona College of Nursing has expanded its three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program to 24 nursing-only campuses across the United States, including Cincinnati. The program is designed to take students from foundational concepts to advanced clinical nursing skills. Its structure gives students a focused path toward a career as a registered nurse while combining academic study with practical preparation.

Students learn through classroom instruction, simulation labs, and clinical experiences. Advanced labs and clinical settings provide opportunities to develop practical skills with guidance from experienced professionals and faculty. The program focuses specifically on nursing rather than offering a broad selection of unrelated academic fields, making it suited to students who have already chosen nursing as their healthcare career direction.

Career preparation continues beyond the classroom through interview advice, resume reviews, career fairs, and information about nursing and healthcare job openings at partner organizations. Multiple start dates offer flexibility for students planning when to begin their education or balancing work with study. International students should note that the program is delivered through nursing education and clinical training in the United States, and that its stated support includes preparation for nursing and healthcare employment. The Cincinnati campus is one of the program's nursing-only locations.