Nursing Program

The nursing program at Phoenix College prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Arizona colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Phoenix College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission for more than 59 years.

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Phoenix College

Also known as OUAZ - Phoenix

9414 North 25th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix College is part of Maricopa Community Colleges, which is one of the largest community college systems in the United States. The college educated many successful businessmen and women in the local community. It is located in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. The college is dedicated to offering an outstanding education at an affordable price.

The college offers 150 degree and certificate programs. Online degree programs are offered and are an excellent choice for people who are employed full-time. The college prepares over 30,000 students each year for the workforce. At Phoenix College you will find diversity and a student body that represents over 100 different countries, and is reflective of the local community. Maricopa County Residents pay $81 per credit hour. Tuition for non- Arizona residents is $322 per credit.

Phoenix College offers many outstanding resources for students. There is a fitness center which allows students to stay in shape. Child care is offered. The college also works with the Southwest Human Development (SWHD) to offer a Head Start classroom at Phoenix College. Dental care is also offered by Phoenix College.

Student clubs are an outstanding way for students to explore their interest and improve leadership skills. The college has over 18 clubs which means that you will find something no matter your interest. This is an excellent way to get connected and build new friendships. Some of the clubs on campus are the American Sign Language club, Future Teachers Association, F-2 photography club, Garden Club, Judo and Jiu-Jitsu club, Student Nurses Organization, and the Robotics club. Clubs are open to all Phoenix college students.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Phoenix College offers an associate's degree program in nursing.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).