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Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Established in 1969, Scottsdale Community College is part of the Maricopa County Community College District. The main campus is located within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, making SCC the only public community college with a campus located in tribal land. While 948 students enrolled in the fall semester of 1970, SCC currently serves over 10,000 students each semester. SCC has continued to expand and attract students from over 100 different countries and of all ages. The number of programs offered at SCC has also grown. Along with nursing, SCC offers students courses in a wide variety of fields, including the first accredited DJ and Turntablism classes.

Scottsdale Community College offers a pathway to becoming a registered nurse, with a two-year Associates in Appliance Science degree. This is a four-semester program with classes offered in the Fall and Spring. The nursing courses are taught in the Health and Sciences Building and are approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. During the program, students receive hands-on training at local healthcare facilities. Students interested in earning an associate degree in nursing should contact the SCC Advisement Center to learn more about the prerequisites and application requirements.

Updated on: 25 Aug, 2024

Scottsdale Community College (SCC) offers a Nursing program through its partnership with the Maricopa Community Colleges system. The program is located on SCC's main campus in Scottsdale, Arizona, which is easily accessible from major highways and serves as a convenient location for students in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the Nursing program at Scottsdale Community College, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED: Proof of graduation is required.
  • Prerequisite Courses: Students must complete specific prerequisite courses with a grade of "C" or better. These courses include Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Microbiology, College Mathematics, and English Composition.
  • Background Check: A mandatory criminal background check is required.
  • Health and Immunization Requirements: Students must provide evidence of required immunizations, a negative TB test, and CPR certification (Healthcare Provider level).
  • Entrance Exam: Applicants must take the Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) A2 Admission Exam and achieve a minimum score as determined by the program.

Enrollment Deadlines

Admission into the Nursing program follows a specific timeline. Typically, the application cycle opens in the fall for the following year's cohort. However, specific deadlines can vary, and students are encouraged to check the SCC website or contact the Nursing department for the most up-to-date information.

Alternative Programs

For students exploring other nursing program options in the area, Glendale Community College and Mesa Community College, also part of the Maricopa Community Colleges system, offer similar nursing programs with comparable requirements and clinical experiences.

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Accreditations

Nursing Programs Accreditations

  • Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs Accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission)

Institutional Accreditations

  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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