Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
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)
104
Hours
83
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Sierra Vista
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Type of Attainment:
Associate Degree;
Name of Credential
Nursing - AAS Degree
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Please contact the Cochise College Financial Aid at https://www.cochise.edu/fa/
Refund Policy
https://www.cochise.edu/refunds/
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC 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)
$2,500.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$1,200.00
In-State Tuition
$9,880.00
Other Fees
$3,000.00 Lab/Tech/Other fees
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$26,520.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$135.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$16,715.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$33,355.00
