Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The LPN to Professional Nurse Associate of Applied Science degree teaches students about common physical and psychosocial health needs throughout the human lifespan, the body’s responses to stressors, alterations in growth and developments, and standard nursing interventions. Concepts include effective communication, philosophies of human development, and utilizations of the nursing process with emphasis on the evaluation of various interventions. The program’s clinical setting helps students become competent in discharge planning, community nursing, and leadership. Students also utilize their knowledge of new developments in health care to adapt and be proactive as professional nurses.
Completion of program prerequisite prior to admission and completion of courses in the order outlined in the program are required.
Acceptance into the program does not guarantee successful completion. Class attendance and clinical experiences involving travel to various locations in Cochise County and elsewhere are required. Any potential legal impediment to licensure must be made known to the Nursing Department before assignment to any clinical agency. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to be licensed by the State Board of Nursing as registered nurses.
Completion of the program does not guarantee licensure by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
Program costs:
Total cost of program for in-state students: $9993.40
Total cost of program for out-of-state students: $21193.40
In-state tuition fee: $5440.00
Out-of-state tuition fee: 16640.00
Registration fee: $0
Cost of books: $1548.40*
*Textbook costs subject to change without notice
Cost of supplies: $135.00
All exam/testing fees: $1065.00
Graduation fee: $0
Other associated fees: Lab fees – $1460, Uniforms – $100, Liability insurance – $80, Drug screen – $65, ALCS – $100
WIOA contact for enrollment status/credential verification:
George Self
selfg@cochise.edu
520-515-5313
Website link to the program:
http://cochise.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2018-2019/2018-2019-Catalog/Areas-of-Study/Nursing/LPN-to-Professional-Nurse-Associate-of-Applied-Science-Major-Code-NUR2
Additional information: Program length is based on the minimum number of academic weeks.
Refund policy: www.cochise.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2015-Refunds-of-Tuition-and-fees.pdf
Credentials:
Industry Recognized: Yes, by the Arizona Board of Nursing (AZBN) and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
Stackable: Yes, credit may be used toward a BA.
Portable: Yes, RN degree can be used nation-wide except for a few states that require a BSN for RNs.
Accredited Curriculum: Yes, by Cochise College.
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
Refund Policy
www.cochise.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2015-Re
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)
$1,548.40
Testing/Exam Fees
$1,065.00
In-State Tuition
$5,440.00
Other Fees
$1,805.00 Lab/Tech/Other fees
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$16,640.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$135.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$9,993.40
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$21,193.40
