Nursing
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Start your journey toward a high-demand healthcare career today – no waitlist necessary. Hit the ground running from day one with unparalleled support and affordable tuition. At Pima, you’ll receive personalized admissions advising from the start, plus a dedicated success counselor throughout your studies ensuring you’re on track to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
Pima’s Nursing program is the only one of its kind in Tucson that offers a fully flexible stackable model. Start with foundational certificates and build toward advanced credentials, and as you continue your studies you can put your skills to use immediately in the real world. Work your way up from a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) role. How’s this for a bonus? You can even earn your bachelor’s degree at the same time as your RN degree right here at Pima.
In all of our Nursing programs, you’ll gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art Health Professions Center of Excellence, featuring classrooms and labs with high-tech tools, including life-sized synthetic human models, mixed reality headsets and more. Plus, you’ll wrap up your training with clinical experience at local healthcare facilities, boosting your résumé before you even graduate.
Pima’s Nursing program opens doors to a variety of healthcare settings, including:
- Doctor’s offices
- Hospitals and clinics
- Long-term care and assisted living facilities
- +more
Start a Nursing Career Fast
100% of Pima 2024 RN graduates were working as RNs within six months of graduating. You don’t have to wait to get started—begin with our CNA program and start working in the field while continuing your education. It’s the best of both worlds: real nursing experience now, and a clear path to becoming an RN.
Degrees & Certificates
Pima’s Nursing programs are designed to meet you where you are and take you where you want to go. Start with your Nursing Assistant Certification, and, as you progress, earn stackable credentials that build toward your LPN or RN licensure. Whether you’re looking to earn your bachelor’s degree or transition into a specialized nursing role, Pima offers flexible options that fit your goals.
Top-Tier Training
Pima’s Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Inc, and all nursing programs are approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Our NCLEX-RN© pass rates consistently exceed state and national averages, helping you step into your nursing career with confidence.
Train in Pima’s New Health Professions Center
As a nursing student, you’ll train in Pima’s state-of-the-art, $33 million Health Professions Center of Excellence at West Campus. This brand-new, 80,000-square-foot facility spans three buildings and features HyFlex classrooms, advanced Skills Labs, and a nine-bay Simulation Center. Gain hands-on experience with life-sized synthetic human models and the latest healthcare technology—everything designed to prepare you for real-world clinical environments.