Estrella Mountain Community College conducts an LPN program at its Southwest Skill Center. The program takes nearly 12 months to complete and admits students three times a year. Requirements for admission include a high school diploma or GED, completed admission packet and completion of the Health Education System Inc. A2 entrance exam (HESI A2). Applicants must be at least 18 years of age when they begin the program.
Estrella Mountain Community College
3000 N Dysart Road
Avondale, AZ 85392
623-935-8000
estrellamountain.edu
GateWay Community College offers two LPN programs—a day program and an evening program. Both programs take two semesters to complete. Admission requirements include a high school diploma or GED, transcripts, a fingerprint card for a criminal background check, the Nurse Entrance Test and the HESI A2. Applicants must have applications reviewed and signed off by a program adviser before submission. Applicants not admitted for the upcoming semester are placed on a waiting list until admitted. They do not have to reapply for each semester.
GateWay Community College
108 N 40th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
602-286-8000
gatewaycc.edu
The LPN program at the Maricopa Skill Center takes three semesters to complete. During the first semester, students complete prerequisite courses, and then take the nursing courses during semesters two and three. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, HESI A2 scores, proof of vaccinations and immunizations, a fingerprint clearance card from the Arizona Department of Public Safety, CPR certification and be at least 18 years of age when clinical coursework starts.
Maricopa Skill Center
1245 E Buckeye Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034
602-238-4300
maricopaskillcenter.com
Fortis College requires only a high school diploma or GED to qualify for its LPN program. The program conducts all classroom instruction online, while practical and clinical coursework take place on campus. Applicants submit a general application online. An academic adviser then contacts applicants to schedule an appointment to discuss program information, such as cost, and complete the application process. Once completed, admitted students begin classes during the next available cycle.
Fortis College
555 N 18th St. Suite 110
Phoenix, AZ 85006
602-254-3099
fortis.edu
Applicants must complete all prerequisites for the LPN program at Pima Community College prior to applying. Prerequisites include anatomy and physiology, introductory psychology, critical reading, intermediate algebra and fundamental chemistry. Applicants may test out of the reading, algebra and chemistry requirements with a satisfactory score on assessment tests. Once admitted, students must undergo a criminal background check, drug test and physical examination. They also must show proof of immunizations and a recent negative tuberculosis test and maintain health insurance and CPR certification throughout the program. Once students obtain their practical nursing certificate, they may choose to continue onto the registered nursing program to obtain their associate's degree in nursing.
Pima Community College
4905 E Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85709
520-206-4500
pima.edu