University of Phoenix-Arizona

The University of Phoenix is a for-profit university headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

At the University of Phoenix, the class size is small, averaging 14 students per instructor.

Instructors have an average teaching history of 20 years or more of experience.

Undergraduate Programs

Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (LPN-BSN)

This is an option that many colleges of Nursing do not offer. This is available through the University of Phoenix at the Arizona and California campuses. The course is designed with the working nurse who has a family in mind.  You can work on your education one class at a time, enhancing your knowledge and boosting your career opportunities in the process. This enables you to keep up with your work and family commitments while continuing to pursue your professional goals.  After completing the course, the student will have the knowledge and networking skills to leverage their career opportunities.  You will be confident that you are learning the skills you will need to offer your patients the high-quality care they deserve.

No worries about the accreditation process of this program.  The LPN to BSN program has accomplished the CCNE credits to be sure you are an adequately trained nurse. At the end of the program, LPNs who are trained for their RN will be eligible to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

Our CCNE accredited program is designed in conjunction with industry experts in order to ensure that you develop the career-relevant skills you need to be a more effective nurse. You'll delve into vital topics such as the nurse's role in safe medication administration, physical assessment and pediatric nursing. It also helps you prepare for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination (NCLEX®).

RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)

This program is for current practicing RNs who wish to develop their knowledge and obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The program will train the RN to expand his or her knowledge through research and theory of evidence-based practice. It also helps develop in-depth critical thinking and judgment, which is what healthcare needs from nurses.

This program is also accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), training the RN to excel in the field.

The program is geared towards the working RN who has family commitments.  This is desirable for many students who wish to manage a job and obtain a degree without having to sacrifice the personal responsibilities of their family.

Graduate Programs

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

The University of Phoenix also offers a Master of Science in Nursing program for those interested in taking their nursing career to an advanced level. These nurses are interested in higher leadership opportunities, advanced practice medicine, or have a desire to educate the future nurses.

This program is CCNE accredited, therefore able to prepare you to be adequately trained for this advanced level of nursing.

MSN Specialty Tracks

• MSN/Informatics
• MSN/Nurse Education
• MSN/Nurse Administration
• MSN/Nurse Practitioner (only available at select campus locations in Arizona and California)

Post-graduate Certificates

• Post-Master's Nurse Administrator Certificate
• Post-Master's Nurse Education Certificate
• Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate (only available at select campus locations in Arizona and California)

University of Phoenix Campus Locations

Phoenix University has many campus locations throughout the United States.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing programs at the University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Rankings

NICHE (2019)

• Best College Locations in America #341 of 1,553