Arizona Nursing Schools and Allied Health Programs
Astudy by the Arizona Healthcare Workforce Data Center conducted in 2008 estimates the state will need an additional 49,000 registered nurses by 2017 toFind
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Now keep pace with Arizona's growth and to replace nurses who retire or quit. The problem is especially acute in Arizona due to the state's rapid growth and a $3 billion-plus hospital construction boom that will add nearly 3,000 beds over the next few years. Arizona's nursing shortage is widespread with 12 of 15 counties experiencing below-average nursing levels. Arizona's mild winters draw thousands of "Snowbirds" from colder states each year which gives rise to plentiful employment opportunities year round for permanent staff as well as Travel Nurses. Nurses and Allied Healthcare professionals will find jobs plentiful, the climate appealing in its diversity, affordable housing and good wages in Arizona. In Arizona, RNs with at least a bachelor's degree (BSN) will have better job prospects than those without a bachelor's. Nurse Educators, BSN prepared nurses, home health nurses, and all advanced practice specialties -clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, and nurse anesthetists-are in high demand in both rural and urban areas.
In order to meet the increasingly complex demands of today's health care environment, many healthcare agencies prefer or require a minimum of a bachelor's degree for their nursing staff, so now is the perfect time for LPN's to enroll in an online LPN to RN program, or LPN to BSN degree program, for RN's to take an online RN-BSN degree completion program, or RN to MSN bridge program, and for BSN nurses to earn a MS in Nursing degree.
Average Nursing Base Salaries:
| Nursing Assistant: $23,641 - $28,842 | Licensed Practical Nurse: $35,336 - $42,580 |
| RN Staff Nurse: $55,242 - $67,046 | Nurse Practitioner: $75,032 - $88,441 |
Find Nursing Schools and Allied Health Programs in Arizona
Browseaccredited Arizona nursing schools and allied health programs that accept students from Arizona, then request free information from any or all schools offering programs that match your needs:
University of Phoenix
Campus
As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has more than 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal—and sooner than you might think.
Programs:- MS in Nursing (RN Required)
- BS in Nursing (RN Required)
- Licensed Practical Nurse/ Licensed Vocational Nurse to BSN
- Phoenix
- Chandler
- Mesa
- Tucson
Brookline College
Campus
Learn to shine in a new career with help from Brookline College. We offer flexible, career-track programs in the medical, legal, business and nursing fields.
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important consumer information, please visit http://brooklinecollege.edu/discl/
Programs:- Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Baccalaureate Degree Graduates
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Diploma - Medical Assistant
- Phoenix
CollegeAmerica
Campus
Finally, a college that delivers. CollegeAmerica is truly unique in that their curriculum is designed for one purpose and one purpose only: to prepare students for success.
Programs:- Bachelor of Science Completion in Nursing (Online)
- Master of Science in Nursing Education (Online)
- Bachelor of Science Completion in Nursing Administration (Online)
- Phoenix
- Flagstaff
Fortis Institute
Campus
Looking to prepare for your dream career? Fortis Institute can give you the skills and training you need to succeed in the fast-growing and high-demand healthcare field. * Programs vary by location * Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information * Fortis Institute - Indianapolis advertising code is AC-0163.
Programs:- Practical Nursing
- Medical Assisting
- Phoenix
Brown Mackie College
Campus
Grow, evolve, become at Brown Mackie College family of schools
Programs:- Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
- Diploma in Practical Nursing
- Associate of Science in Medical Assisting
- Tucson
- Phoenix
Kaplan College - KHE
Campus
Don't wait another day to take the next step forward in your career. Kaplan College can give you the real-world knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your chosen field.
Programs:- Diploma: Medical Assistant
- Associate of Occupational Studies: Respiratory Care
- Phoenix
Carrington College
Campus
Carrington College has helped over 45,000 graduates realize their dream of a career in healthcare. Now it's your turn. Choose from eleven conveniently located campuses.
Programs:- Medical Assisting
- Health Care Administration
- Medical Office Management
- Mesa
- Tucson
- Phoenix
Everest College Phoenix
Campus
Take the next step in your career with Everest College Phoenix. We offer programs in the business, health care, and legal fields.
Programs:- Medical Assistant (Diploma) (Campus Only)
- Mesa
- Phoenix
Arizona College of Allied Health
Campus
Arizona College of Allied Health prepares students to work in the 'real world' of medicine. With the use of lecture and laboratory teaching, we provide our students with hands on experience.
Programs:- Medical Assisting
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