This program is designed to prepare the student for beginning employment as a staff nurse giving direct care to patients. The program has received approval by the Arizona Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). On successful completion of the program, the student will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree and will be eligible to apply for licensure and submit application to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The program permits students to enter or exit from the program based on their specific needs, space availability, and time limitations. Entry into the Nursing Program requires prior admission. For admission procedures to the Nursing Program, contact the Nursing Department, (928) 428-8396 or email nursing@eac.edu APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS The following are required to be completed prior to applying for the Nursing Program: Submit a copy of a valid Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card (allow 4 - 6 weeks). Reading competency at the twelfth-grade level or above on an EAC administered reading assessment or other approved measure of reading competency such as TEAS Reading score at 72.4% or higher, or evidence of a college associate degree or higher. TEAS Assessment Nursing Entrance Exam with a minimum composite score showing proficient or above average for the composite score, or HESI A2 composite score at 80% or higher. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The following prerequisite courses are required to be completed with a minimum grade of C prior to starting the Nursing Program: CHM 130 Fundamental Chemistry or higher (CHM 138 preferred) 4 credits PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 credits BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credits The following are required prior to starting the Nursing Program: Placement test score as established by District policy that places the student into MAT 154 or completion of MAT 100 or higher with a grade of C or higher Meet the minimum math requirements for medical dosage calculations by demonstrating competency through testing or course completion of HCE 116 at the specified level set forth by the Nursing Program. Current Arizona Licensed Nursing Assistant number. This can be obtained by taking NUR 100 and passing the written and skills testing and successful application to Arizona State Board of Nursing. Submit the completed Immunization Record and Nursing Physical Form Current AHA CPR card - health care provider level (MUST be American Heart Association) NOTE: (Pursuant to A.R.S. 32-1606 (B) (17), an applicant for professional or practical nurse license by examination is not eligible for licensure if the applicant has any felony convictions and has not received an absolute discharge from the sentences for all felony convictions. The absolute discharge must be received five or more years before submitting an application for licensure. If the applicant cannot prove that the absolute discharge date is five or more years before the date of filing the application, the Board of Nursing cannot process the application.)