2022 Maricopa Nursing - Glendale Community College Nursing Programs

Maricopa Community Colleges are a group of 10 colleges, among which 8 colleges provide Associate Degrees in Nursing to students aspiring to become Registered Nurses. The colleges feature small class sizes, affordable tuition, world-class faculty, and innovative programs that aid in the individualized holistic development of students. The colleges also allow for a smooth transition to a bachelor's degree for students who want to complete their bachelor's as soon as they are done with their ADN degree in any of the colleges. 

Nursing students at Maricopa Community Colleges are able to provide advocacy and individualized care for diverse populations. They can also coordinate nursing care in collaboration with healthcare team members and utilize evidence-based practice to meet individual needs across the healthcare continuum. The graduates are able to provide safe, quality healthcare while minimizing the risk of harm to both patients and providers.

The following are the top colleges of Maricopa Community Colleges that offer high-quality ADN degrees.

The campus at Glendale Community College offers the Nursing Associate in Applied Science (AAS). Different course schedules are offered throughout the various campus with options for full-time, accelerated, part-time, and online enrollment. Nursing degrees and certificate options throughout the district include:

• Nursing (AAS)
• Nurse Assisting (CCL)
• Practical Nursing (CCL)
• Students planning to earn their BSN and transfer to ASU may be able to enroll into the Maricopa-ASU Partnership Program (MAPP).

Clinical experiences are setup at inpatient and outpatient settings and the aim of the nursing program is to provide clinical experience within reasonable driving distance from the college you attend. During your clinical experience, nursing students work directly with patients, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals. You will receive hands-on experience in all major specialty areas in community agencies, long-term care facilities, and hospitals.

Glendale Community College is accredited the ACEN, and GCC’s Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Nursing Program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.

The nursing school at Maricopa Nursing - Glendale Community College is a public institution located in Glendale, Arizona. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN.

Degree types you can earn at Maricopa Nursing - Glendale Community College include Practical Nursing and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus, hybrid and online formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Associate Degree and Certificate level degrees.

For nursing students in Arizona, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 90.36% and for BSN programs is 90.08%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.48% and for BSN programs is 87.22%.

Out of 32 nursing schools in Arizona, the nursing program at Maricopa Nursing - Glendale Community College ranks #1000006 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #1000353. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 0.00%, giving the Maricopa Nursing - Glendale Community College an overall grade of .

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for Maricopa Nursing - Glendale Community College

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• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 0.00%
• Arizona State Rank: 1000006
• National Rank: 1000353

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