Nursing AAS - Enrollment Requirements

Applying for Program Admission

This degree program requires a special program application.  The following basic requirements must be fulfilled (with grades posted) before students may begin the application process.

• Reading assessment score of 90 or higher, or completion of REA 112.
• Math assessment score at MAT 151 or higher, or completion of MAT 122.
• Completion of CHM 130/130LB/130IN with at least a C or better within the last eight (8) years, or Chemistry assessment score of 18 or higher.
• Completion of BIO 201IN and BIO 202IN with a combined average grade of B or better within the last eight (8) years.  NOTE: The average may be met with a grade of C in one course and a grade of A in the other.

View additional information on the Nursing Program admissions process.

To participate in the clinical portion of the program, students must:

• Obtain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Pass a urine toxicology screening exam.
• Be able to perform a number of physical activities in the clinical portion of the program.  At a minimum, students will be required to lift patients, stand for several hours at a time and perform bending activities.  The clinical nursing experience also places students under considerable mental and emotional stress as they undertake responsibilities and duties impacting patients’ lives.  Students must be able to demonstrate rational and appropriate behavior under stressful conditions.  Individuals should give careful consideration to the mental and physical demands of the program prior to making application.
• Present proof of immunization and/or immunity for MMR/Varicella/Hepatitis-B/TDaP.
• Show proof of negative TB skin test or negative chest x-ray for TB.
• Maintain health insurance and a current CPR card at the Health Care Provider Level throughout the program.

Important Information on Licensure
Students should be aware that federal and state law requires documentation that the applicant for nursing licensure is a US citizen, national, or a person described in specific categories, to be eligible for licensure in Arizona.

Special Admission
Licensed Practical nurses with work experience, including graduates from Pima's Center for Training and Development, are eligible to apply for entry into the second year of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program by completing the prerequisites listed above.  If accepted, the student must successfully complete a five credit transition course (NRS 188/188LB) and meet all acceptance requirements for admission into the third semester of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program.

Program Transfer or Re-entry
Students currently enrolled in another accredited ADN Nursing Program wishing to transfer to Pima, or students wishing to re-enter the program, should contact the Nursing Department Office at 206-6661. 

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