Nursing
Train to be a registered Nurse
Is this program right for you?
Nursing at CCC is designed for students who are ready to commit to a demanding, sequential program that requires significant time, preparation, and personal investment. Before applying, most students complete prerequisites over several semesters and work as nursing assistants to build the hands-on healthcare experience required for admission.
* Please note: This is not a program you can complete while working full time. Clinical rotations, skills labs, and simulation requirements are intensive and mandatory. Students enrolled in the nursing program are not permitted to work for eight or more hours immediately before a clinical rotation or class.
If you are early in your healthcare journey, you may also consider starting with CCC’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. Earning your LNA license is a prerequisite for the Nursing AAS and gives you practical patient care experience that will serve you throughout your nursing education.
Program Credentials
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
The Nursing AAS is a workforce degree designed to prepare graduates for entry-level registered nursing practice. The program combines classroom instruction, simulation lab experiences, and supervised clinical rotations.
Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination.
What Can I Do with This?
Graduates who pass the NCLEX-RN may pursue registered nursing careers in a variety of settings, including:
- Hospital nursing (medical-surgical, emergency, intensive care, labor and delivery)
- Long-term care and skilled nursing facilities
- Home health and hospice care
- Outpatient clinics and physician offices
- Public health and community health nursing
- Tribal health programs
- School nursing
Registered nurses are among the most in-demand healthcare professionals in Coconino County. CCC graduates have found employment at Flagstaff Medical Center, local clinics, public health agencies, and long-term care facilities throughout the region.
What Will I Learn?
Nursing coursework covers the knowledge and clinical skills needed for entry-level registered nursing practice. Depending on your semester, coursework and training may include:
- Foundations of nursing practice and patient care
- Pharmacology and medication administration
- Medical-surgical, maternal-newborn, and pediatric nursing
- Mental health and community health nursing
- Health assessment and clinical reasoning
- Nursing leadership and professional practice
- Ethics, communication, and patient advocacy
Program at a glance
- Length of Program
- Associate of Science (AS) Transfer Degree
- AGEC-S Certificate
- Individual AGEC courses
- Course Delivery:
- In-person and Online Classes
- Course Schedule:
- Day and Evening Classes Available
- Transferrability:
- All Courses transfer to NAU, ASU, and U of A as AGEC credit.
- Financial Aid Eligible
- Military/Veteran Benefits Available
- Location:
- Lone Tree Cmapus
- Page Campus
- Online
Program Standards and Recognition
CCC’s Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The program prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission as part of CCC’s institutional accreditation.
Transfer option
After earning the Nursing AAS and obtaining your RN license, you may continue your education through an RN-to-BSN program at a four-year university. Several Arizona universities, including Northern Arizona University, offer RN-to-BSN programs designed for working nurses. Speak with an academic advisor for current information on continuing education pathways.
Please meet with an Advisor to discuss options.
Career Outlook
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to be a CNA before I apply?
Yes. A current, unexpired Arizona Nursing Assistant (LNA) license is required for admission. If you do not yet have your license, CCC’s Certified Nursing Assistant program is a great place to start.
- How long does the program take?
Most students complete the program across seven semesters: two to three semesters of prerequisite coursework followed by four semesters of core nursing courses. Total time varies depending on how quickly prerequisites are completed.
- Can I work while in the Nursing program?
The program is demanding and clinical requirements are intensive. Students may not work for eight or more full hours immediately before a clinical rotation or class. Many students reduce work hours significantly during the core nursing semesters. Most work as nursing assistants during the prerequisite phase.
- Is admission guaranteed if I meet the minimum requirements?
No. The program is competitive with approximately 30 students accepted per year. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Meet Your Faculty:
Next Steps:
- Apply for free
- Find ways to pay for college
- Meet with your Advisor
- Enroll in classes
