Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
A. Course Objective:
Registered nurses (RNs) care for individuals, in conjunction with other health care professionals, through the use of the nursing process. Registered nurses work as patient advocates for the care and recovery of the sick and maintenance of their health. In their work as advocates, RNs plan, implement and evaluate nursing care of those who are ill or injured. Graduates are prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Competencies to be achieved: Associate of Science
B. Total Cost of Program:
Total Cost: $63,661.00
Program Cost: $63,436.00
STRF Fees: $10; Books & Supplies included in program cost
Graduation Fees (cap & gown) : $25.00*
Licensure/Registration Fee: $200.00*
*Fee is NOT included in tuition. Students will need to cover those additional expense themselves.
C. List of Books:
Fundamentals of A&P; Lab. Manual for A&P featuring Martini Art; Study Guide for Fundamentals of A&Physiology; Chem. For Today: General Organic & Biochemistry; Psychology; Essentials of Sociology – A Down to Earth Approach, 12th Ed.; Interpersonal Communication: Relating to Others & Skillbuilder Wkbk; Write Time, Write Place: Paragraphs and Essays; eLab (Knewton); Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach; Microbiology: A Systems Approach; Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques 8th Edition; Davis’ Comprehensive Handbook of Lab.and Diagnostic Test with Nursing Implications ; 6th Edition; Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition; Mosby 2016 Nursing Drug Reference 29th Edition; Nursing Diagnosis Handbook 11th Edition; Physical Exam & Health Assessment 7th Edition; Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition; Medical Surg. Nursing: Assessment & Management of clinical Problems 9th Ed; Study Guide for Medical Surg. Nursing: Assessment & Management of clinical Problems 9th Edition; The Nurse the Math and the Meds 3rd Edition; Pharmacology and the Nursing Process – Study Guide 8th Edition; Pharmacology and the Nursing Process – Text 8th Edition; Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th ed.; Principles of Pediatric Nursing: Caring for Children; Essentials of Maternity, Newborn, and Women’s Health Nursing Nursing Delegation and Management of Patient Care 2nd Edition; Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN
Examination 6th Edition;
D. List of Supplies:
Carrington College uses technologies and equipment to support the learning process such as: Patient transfer equipment, adult high fidelity manikins, high fidelity birthing manikins, high fidelity child manikins and infant manikins, wound care supplies and models, tracheostomy supplies, EKG machine, AED machine, task trainers – anatomical arms for starting IVs, infusion pump, medication administration models for IM and SQ injections.
E. WIOA Contact:
Name: Ashley Duran
Email: aduran@carrington.edu
Phone Number: (628) 207-0860
F. Direct Website link to the program: www.carrington.edu
G. Additional information:
Individuals seeking to enter this career field may be subject to screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal
background checks and drug/alcohol testing prior to clinical, to attain occupational licensure/certification or
employment and throughout their careers.
Carrington College’s Library Services and Tutoring Services are combined within the Student Success Center (SSC). The SSC is the hub on campus for all student academic support. Students should refer to the Career Services section in the student handbook for comprehensive information Carrington works with every student on job-search strategies, job-market orientation, resume writing and interviewing techniques. Career Services are available to all active students and graduates without charge.
Other requirements: Pass the nursing entrance exam (Kaplan) and proof of immunizations.
H. Refund Policy: Please review the Academic Catalog on www.carrington.edu
I. Credentials:
• Industry Recognized: Yes. Registered Nursing graduates can sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) https://www.ncsbn.org/nclex-application-and-registration.htm.
• Stackable: No
Career Pathway: N/A
• Portable: Yes. Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges ACCJC/WASC www.accjc.org
Arizona campuses are licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education. Inquiries
concerning the standards or school compliance may be directed to the Board at 1400 West Washington, Room
260, Phoenix, AZ 85007, (602) 542-5709, https://ppse.az.gov/.
• Accredited Curriculum: Yes. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) https://www.acenursing.org/
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
101
Hours
72
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Carrington College - Phoenix (formerly Apollo College)
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
yes
Training Location(s)
2149 W Dunlap Ave, Ste 103
Local WIB
5 - ARIZONA@WORK - City of Phoenix
Name of Credential
Associate of Science
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
PELL: FSEOG; Direct Loans, Scholarships
Refund Policy
https://carrington.edu/
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - ACEN; WASC
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
Testing/Exam Fees
$200.00 NCLEX
Graduation Fees
$25.00 not include in tuition or fees
In-State Tuition
$63,426.00 program cost
Other Fees
$10.00 STRF Fee
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$63,426.00 program cost
Total In-State Program Cost
$63,661.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$63,661.00
