Academics
Nursing
The mission of the Nursing Department is to promote excellence in nursing education and practice by fostering communication and collaboration among faculty and students.
The ultimate goal of the Nursing Department is to prepare nursing graduates for safe and effective clinical practice. The Nursing program is a countywide program with classes being offered in the southern part of Mohave County in Kingman, Lake Havasu City and Bullhead City, and for the northern part of the County in Colorado City. Click here and we’ll send you more information about the program.
Mohave Community College offers the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing, and a Practical Nursing Certificate at the student's option. The College also has accelerated nursing tracks for licensed practical nurses and paramedics. In addition, Nurse Refresher and Nursing Assistant programs are offered.
AAS - Nursing - This program is designed to prepare students for a career as a registered nurse. Check the prerequisites described in the Program of Study before applying for admission to this selective program. Students successfully completing the program will be eligible to take the national licensure examination for registered nurses. The program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
AAS - Accelerated Nursing Track for Paramedics - This track is designed to transition paramedics into a registered nurse career in three semesters beginning with summer sessions. Students must have completed the prerequisites before acceptance into the program and beginning the summer sessions. Students successfully completing the program will be eligible to take the national licensure examination for registered nurses. The program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
AAS Accelerated Nursing Track for Licensed Practical Nurses: This track is designed to transition LPNs into a registered nurse role in two semesters. Students must have completed the prerequisites before acceptance into the program. Students successfully completing the program will be eligible to take the national licensure examination for registered nurses. The program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
The Nurse Refresher Program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Application packets are available here online, the Nursing Office and Student Services on each campus site.
The Practical Nursing Step-Out Program provides an option for current AAS Nursing students wishing to “step-out” of the RN program and gain employment as a practical nurse. Upon satisfactory completion of the first year of the AAS nursing program, and either NUR 221 or NUR 123, the graduate receives a certificate of proficiency and is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). Upon successful passage of the NCLEX-PN, the graduate is eligible to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Arizona.
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| Name of College | Mohave Community College | Mohave Community College |
| Name of Certificate | Nursing: Practical Nursing | Nursing: Practical Nursing Step-Out |
| CIP Code | 51.3901 | 51.3901 |
| ONET Code | 31-1014.00 | 29-2061.00 |
| Average Cost |
Tuition and Fees: $7,024.00 1 MCC does not provide on-campus housing or a meal plan. This is an estimated cost based on Mohave County living costs. |
Tuition and Fees: $6,830.00 1 MCC does not provide on-campus housing or a meal plan. This is an estimated cost based on Mohave County living costs. |
| Number of Credits Required | 32 | 50 |
| Number of years it should take a student to complete this program on time | 1 | 2 |
| Approximate overall cost to complete this program, if completed on time | $24,500.00 | $36,032.50 |
| Percentage of students who completed this program on time | 36% | 0% |
| Number of students who completed this program in 2011-12 | 44 | 0 |
| Number of students who completed this program on time | 16 | 0 |
| Median Title IV student loan debt incurred by students who have completed this program | $8,341.00 | $0 |
| Median private educational loan debt incurred by students who have completed this program | N/A | N/A |
| Median amount of institutional financing owed by students who have completed this program | N/A | N/A |
