Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
FY: 2025-2026
Program Website: https://cochise.smartcatalogiq.com/2024-2025/2024-2025-catalog/areas-of-study/health-sciences/nursing-associate-of-applied-science-major-code-nur/
Synopsis: Accredited by both the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and the Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN), the Nursing Associate of Applied Science program provides a comprehensive exploration of physical and psychosocial health issues throughout the lifespan. Key topics include stress responses, growth and development variations, and nursing interventions, with an emphasis on effective communication and the nursing process.
Admission requires completion of prerequisites, and coursework follows a specific sequence. Active participation in clinical rotations in various locations across Cochise County and beyond, is mandatory for exposure to diverse healthcare settings. Clinical experiences focus on developing skills in assessment analysis, client specific care, discharge planning, community nursing, and leadership.
Upon completion, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for nursing licensure, though success in the program does not guarantee licensure by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Evaluate client biophysical and psychosocial influences to make accurate clinical judgments about a diverse range of client needs and responses to acute, chronic or life-threatening health conditions and treatments across the lifespan in various healthcare settings.
- Generate, implement and evaluate customized comprehensive, multi-disciplinary, patient-centered care suitable for treating acute, chronic and life-threatening conditions across the lifespan continuum per policies, procedures, and industry regulations that govern a variety of healthcare settings.
- Implement, delegate and oversee safe, correct, effective delivery, documentation, and evaluation of prescribed pharmacological, parenteral, and other appropriate therapies and procedures across the lifespan in various healthcare settings.
- Utilize critical thinking skills, evidence-based practice, teamwork, and informatics to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care, risk management, safety measures on patient outcomes and modify appropriately as needed across the lifespan in various healthcare settings.
Exhibit personal accountability, ethical standards, cost-effective care and preventative safety measures to promote health and well-being of clients and their support person(s) across the lifespan in various healthcare settings.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
72
Hours
64
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Sierra Vista
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Name of Credential
Professional Nurse Associate of Applied Science Degree
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Contact the Cochise College Financial Aid Dept at https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.html
Refund Policy
https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/refunds.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission of North Central Assoc
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$779.00 MAT 142: $92 NUR 203: $153 BIO 201: $51 BIO 202: $51 BIO 205: $95 NUR 121-A: $157 NUR 233: $180
Testing/Exam Fees
$1,150.00 NUR 233: $600 NCLEX: $550 Total Testing/Exam: $1150
In-State Tuition
$7,536.00 Total Credit Hours: 64 In-State General Credit Hour Cost: $96 29 CR x 96 = $2784 Specific Credit Hour Cost (Nursing): In-State $135 35 CR x 135 = $4725 Total In-State Tuition Cost: $7536.00
Other Fees
$1,135.00 LAB Fees BIO 201 (Has Pre-Reqs): $45 BIO 202: $50 BIO 205: $55 NUR 130: $450 NUR 233: $180 Liability Insurance: $40 Drug Screening: $50 Finger Print Clrs Card: $65 Immunizations: $100 Physical: $100 Total Other Fees: $1135
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$20,012.00 Total Credit Hours: 64 Out-of-State General Credit Hour Cost: $258 29 CR x 258 = $7482 Specific Out-of-State Credit Hour Cost (Nursing): $358 35 CR x 358 = $12530 Total Out-of-State Tuition Cost: $20012.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$169.00 Uniforms: $100 Equipment: $60
Total In-State Program Cost
$10,769.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$23,245.00
