ADN/BSN Concurrent Programs

Through the Concurrent Enrollment Associate of Applied Science/Baccalaureate Degree Nursing program, qualified associate degree nursing students can earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University or Grand Canyon University while pursuing their associate degree in nursing (ADN) at Pima. Grand Canyon University also offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) option.

If followed in sequence, the Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) provides an affordable course of study that enables you to complete your BSN degree concurrently with your associate degree. 

Once enrolled in the program, you will follow the traditional course of study for all PCC students pursuing their associate degree in nursing, but at the same time, also be enrolled in required university nursing courses. 

Upon successful completion of a CEP program, you are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure examination.

Nurses who have completed their BSN or MSN are highly valued by potential employers. AS a CEP graduate, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to begin your nursing career with a degree that will promote professional success and advancement.

Program Eligibility, Costs, and Program Requirements

These ADN/BSN brochures provide more information on eligibility, pre- and co-requisite courses, health and safety requirements, clinical requirements and estimated program costs:  Arizona State University handout  |  Northern Arizona University information  |  Grand Canyon University brochure  |  University of Phoenix flier. 

Program Admission

Selective Admissions Program: The concurrent enrollment programs (CEP) are selective admissions. You must meet these additional requirements beyond the traditional Associate of Applied Science in Nursing requirements to be considered:

• Watch our recorded Nursing Program Information Session to learn important details about the program, admission requirements and next steps. After viewing the session, contact your Enrollment Advisor or Program Advisor for additional guidance and support. Find Nursing Program Information Q&A Sessions via the online calendar.
• Download the brochure of your chosen CEP program linked above.
• Complete the required prerequisites for both the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing AND the university of choice.
• Complete Accuplacer Reading assessment.
• You must complete the National League for Nursing (NLN) Nursing Entrance Exam with Proctor360.
  • You may take the NLN Nursing Entrance Exam two times a year. Each exam is good for one year from the date the student took the exam.
  • The NLN Student Guide offers comprehensive instructions on creating your NLN account, scheduling your exam, taking the test and accessing your scores. For information on purchasing study materials and the NLN Nursing Entrance Exam – Proctor360, please refer to our PCC Student NLN Guide.
• Once you complete prerequisite coursework and the application window opens, you may apply through the MyPima application portal.
• Because program information is communicated via PCC student email, it is imperative that you check your PCC student email address. Please ensure that your personal information is up-to-date with the College.
• Applicants are selected based upon prerequisite GPA and nursing entrance exam scores. As an applicant, you are selected based upon prerequisite GPA and nursing admission exam scores. Selection is decided by a defined point system. We strongly encourage you to apply, regardless of the number of points you have self-calculated.
• If you are not selected for admission, we encourage you to re-apply the following semester.
• Application deadlines: The application deadline for the Spring semester is June 1 (application window is April 1-June 1). Application deadline for the Fall semester is Feb. 1 (application window is Dec. 1-Feb. 1).