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Pima Community College nursing
Tucson, Arizona · Public. Associate's · first-time NCLEX 87.18% / 95.14% · ACEN accredited.
Associate'sPractical nursing NCLEX 87.18%RN, associate degree NCLEX 95.14%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing PN | Tucson | Full Approval | 100% (2025, 6 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing PN Stepout | Tucson | Full Approval | Board source |
| RN, associate degree ADN | Tucson | Full Approval | 95.14% (2025, 144 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing PN | 87.18% (2025, 78 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 335 |
| 2015 | 343 |
| 2016 | 267 |
| 2017 | 265 |
| 2018 | 227 |
| 2019 | 264 |
| 2020 | 238 |
| 2021 | 246 |
| 2022 | 226 |
| 2023 | 151 |
| 2024 | 149 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 149 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other 51.3999 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 80 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Accredited | Spring 2031 |
From Pima Community College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Pima’s Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Inc , and all nursing programs are approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing .”
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State board approval
“Pima’s Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Inc , and all nursing programs are approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing .”
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Simulation
“This brand-new, 80,000-square-foot facility spans three buildings and features HyFlex classrooms, advanced Skills Labs, and a nine-bay Simulation Center.”
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