Best nursing programs in AZ?

[emily234]

Any feedback on the best BSN nursing programs in Arizona? I'm not from the area, so I'm not sure how the nursing programs are ranked. Any feedback greatly appreciated

[gwccstudent]

Maricopa community colleges consistently top the chart for best schools in Arizona. Mesa community college recently won #1 school in AZ. I am not familiar with any other schools as of now. Hope you get more feedback!

[Apple-Core, ASN, BSN, RN]

I second gwccstudent - Maricopa community colleges offer an awesome program that allows you to study for you ADN in person with the college, and take 2 years (or more like 2.5 years) online concurrently to complete your BSN. The fees are much lower than private or university (in person) programs.

There are about 9 community colleges in Maricopa county (I think), and apart from the online college (Rio Salado), I believe that they all offer the nursing program. I think most, if not all, offer the CEP option. The CEP = concurrent education plan/program. It is competitive entry, so be aware of that, but it does mean that if you are selected then you can get a place the next wave/intake of students - and they start the program every semester.

Concurrent Enrollment Programs (CEP) | Academic & Student Affairs | Maricopa Community Colleges

[mursetraining]

I agree with what was said above. The Mesa Community College Program is great, and has a fantastic pass rate on the nursing certification exam. I actually rearranged my whole schedule to make their program work compared to other Maricopa Community College programs. The CEP program has lots of options, just make sure that if you are doing pre reqs that you do the pre reqs for that particular CEP as they are all different.