OpenFieldArizona College of Nursing (Mesa Campus)
Explore accelerated 3-year BSN degrees, nursing clinical simulation practicums, and healthcare merit scholarships at Arizona College of Nursing in Mesa.
Institution Overview & Profile
Arizona College of Nursing (Mesa Campus) is an accredited specialized healthcare institution in the Phoenix metropolitan area offering an accelerated, high-touch 3-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, high-fidelity clinical simulation laboratories, and direct clinical hospital partnerships across Arizona health systems.
Key Academic Strengths
- Accelerated 3-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with zero prerequisite course waiting lists
- State-of-the-art simulation centre featuring high-fidelity human patient simulators and modern hospital ward mockups
- Clinical rotations integrated across premier Phoenix valley medical systems and regional hospital networks
- Rigorous NCLEX-RN board preparation integrated throughout all core nursing clinical semesters
Featured Academic & Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Comprehensive 120-credit BSN curriculum combining general science fundamentals, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, and pediatric/obstetric clinicals.
Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy Diploma
Hands-on clinical training in diagnostic phlebotomy, EKG recording, clinical charting, and outpatient clinical office procedures.
Dental Assisting with Radiography Certificate
Specialized dental radiography, chairside assisting, dental material management, and infection control protocols.
Verified Academic Opportunities (7)
Arizona Future Nurse Healthcare Leadership Scholarship
Merit scholarship providing substantial tuition relief to incoming BSN students demonstrating exceptional academic drive and dedication to nursing excellence.
Accelerated 3-Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Intensive accredited BSN program enabling students to graduate in 36 continuous months and sit for the NCLEX-RN registered nurse licensing examination.
Phoenix Valley Acute Care Hospital Clinical Practicum
Over 800 hours of mandatory supervised clinical rotations placed within Phoenix and Mesa regional acute care hospitals, ICU, and trauma centers.
Arizona College Healthcare Opportunity Grant
Need-based institutional grant designed to assist first-generation students in purchasing nursing clinical uniforms, medical diagnostic kits, and digital textbooks.
Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy Clinical Diploma
Accelerated 30-week allied health diploma providing hands-on competency in blood collection, vital sign measurement, and ambulatory clinical workflows.
Military Veteran Healthcare Transition Scholarship
Dedicated tuition assistance scholarship honoring active military service members, veterans, and military spouses transitioning into nursing careers.
NCLEX-RN High-Performance Clinical Mentorship Fellowship
Comprehensive senior-year fellowship pairing graduating nursing seniors with doctoral clinical nurse preceptors for intensive board preparation.
Notable Faculty & Researchers (3)
Dr. Amber Kool
Associate Provost of Nursing & Academic Operations · College of Nursing Executive Leadership
Dr. Amber Kool oversees academic nursing programs across Arizona College of Nursing campuses, researching simulation-based clinical training efficacy, curriculum redesign, and student outcomes in NCLEX board examinations.
Dr. Damien Zikakis
Director of Clinical Operations & Hospital Partnerships · Department of Clinical Education
Dr. Damien Zikakis manages clinical education partnerships across Arizona medical centres, studying clinical preceptorship dynamics, patient safety protocols, and post-licensure workforce retention.
Dr. Mary Adams
Dean of Nursing, Mesa Campus · School of Nursing - Mesa
Dr. Mary Adams leads the Mesa campus nursing faculty, investigating culturally competent community health nursing interventions, maternal-child health disparities, and pharmacology integration in accelerated BSN tracks.
Next Steps & Application Advisory
Prospective scholars are advised to review official Arizona College of Nursing (Mesa Campus) program requirements well in advance of published deadlines.