The program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and will allow its graduate the opportunity to take the licensing exam to become a registered nurse.
Candidates for this program must pass the HESI nursing entrance exam before they will be considered for the program. Admission into the program is available during spring and fall semesters. Applications for the spring program become available every April and must be completed by August interviews for the program take place in October. For the fall semester applications become available each October and are due by February. Interviews for fall take place in March.
Individuals who complete the Coconino Community College Nursing program are able to transfer their credits to other Arizona educational institutes. For example, if the student is interested in receiving their BSN they may transfer their credits to Northern Arizona University or to Arizona State University.
Applicants to the program must have a current CPR card, fully complete the program application, and complete an interview with the faculty. Spaces in the program are limited, so the student should be sure to complete all of the required steps before applying.