Central Arizona College nursing

Coolidge, Arizona · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 100% / 93.02% · ACEN accredited.

LPN/LVNAssociate'sPractical nursing NCLEX 100%RN, associate degree NCLEX 93.02%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
Practical nursing
PN Stepout
CoolidgeFull Approval100% (2025, 12 first-time takers)
Board source
RN, associate degree
ADN
CoolidgeFull Approval93.02% (2025, 43 first-time takers)
Board source
Practical nursing
PN
San Tan ValleyFull Approval
Board source

Nursing awards

2014: 842015: 472016: 532017: 462018: 482019: 342020: 392021: 532022: 462023: 762024: 1038420141032024
Nursing completions at Central Arizona College by year, IPEDS. Up 23% from 2014 to 2024.
YearCompletions
201484
201547
201653
201746
201848
201934
202039
202153
202246
202376
2024103
Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901Certificate of 1 to 2 years52
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Associate's degree50
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901Associate's degree1

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
ACENAssociate
Accredited
Spring 2028

From Central Arizona College’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“Associate Applied Science Degree in Nursing -The Associate degree nursing program at Central Arizona College located in Coolidge Arizona is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)”

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State board approval

“The Nursing Program at Central Arizona College is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Inc.”

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Simulation

“We offer state of the art classrooms, simulation labs, and clinical opportunities in Pinal and Maricopa counties.”

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Admission

“The Spring Application Deadline Has Been Extended to October 2nd for the Traditonal RN AAS Track!”

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