Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Practical Nursing Certificate prepares students to become Licensed Practical Nurses by enabling them to provide nursing care to clients of all ages across all cultures. Emphasis is on theory applied through laboratory and clinical experiences. Upon successful completion students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensing by the Arizona State Board of Nursing as practical nurses.
Program costs:
Total cost of program for instate students: $6634.12
Total cost of program for out of state students: $12234.12
In-state tuition fee: $2720.00
Out-of-state tuition fee: $8320.00
Registration fee: $0
Cost of books: $954.12*
*Textbook costs subject to change without notice
Cost of supplies: $250.00
All exam/testing fees: $795.00
Graduation fee: $0
Other associated fee: Lab fees – $1435, Uniforms – $100, Liability insurance – $40, Drug Screen – $65, Test prep – $275
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/Practical-Nursing-Certificate-Major-Code-PN
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 an Associate Degree.
Portable: Yes, credit is recognized nation-wide.
Accredited Curriculum: Yes, by Cochise College.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
60
Hours
32
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
Practical Nursing Certificate
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)
$954.12
Testing/Exam Fees
$795.00
In-State Tuition
$2,720.00
Other Fees
$1,915.00 Lab/Tech/Other fees
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$8,320.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$250.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$6,634.12
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$12,234.12
