BSN Programs in Arizona

Did you know that the average salary for nurses in Arizona is $81,600? Working as a nurse is a great way to make a living in the Southwestern state. With the current nurse shortage in Arizona, it’s easy for a licensed nursing professional to find a job. There are many hospitals, clinics, and other medical care facilities that would love to hire you. All you need to do is complete your Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or BSN, program first.

It only takes four years to complete a BSN program on a full-time schedule. People who already have an associate degree in nursing (ADN) will be even faster, completing the BSN in only two years. Whatever you do, make sure that you’re prepared to meet all of the requirements to get into a nursing program. For example, University of Arizona recommends a 3.4 GPA or higher to be accepted. In case of a lackluster GPA, extracurricular activities can give your application a boost.

When you study to get your BSN, you do more than learn about being a nurse. General education plays a big role in the BSN degree at most schools. These "soft skills" such as communication and leadership, can be very helpful when you start working as a nurse.

The Best BSN Programs in Arizona

There are many schools offering BSN programs in this state. That means you can be picky about finding the perfect one for you. For starters, look at each school’s NCLEX examination pass/fail percentage to learn how their students fare after graduation.

1. Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix

   411 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 496-2644

2. Arizona State University-Tempe

   300 E Lemon St, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 965-9011

3. Brookline College-Phoenix

   2445 W Dunlap Ave #100, Phoenix, AZ 85021 (602) 242-6265

4. Brookline College-Tempe

   1140 S Priest Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 545-8755

5. Chamberlain University-Arizona

   2149 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021 (602) 331-2720

6. Grand Canyon University

   3300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017 (800) 800-9776

7. Northern Arizona University

   1900 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 523-9011

8. Pima Medical Institute-Tucson

   3350 E Grant Rd #200, Tucson, AZ 85716 (520) 326-1600

9. University of Arizona

   1401 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721 (520) 621-2211

10. University of Arizona Global Campus

    180 S Arizona Ave Suite #301, Chandler, AZ 85225 (866) 711-1700

11. University of Phoenix - Southern Arizona Campus

    300 S Craycroft Rd, Tucson, AZ 85711 (520) 881-6512

Arizona State Board of Nursing

For more information, contact the Arizona State Board of Nursing.