Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant

Certification Preparation

Important Health Documentation Requirements

Please be advised that ALL health documentation for the Registered Nursing and Nursing Assistant Programs must be submitted before the start of each respective semester.

Deadline Dates
Spring 2026:  December 15, 2025
Summer 2026 (Nursing Assistant): May 4, 2025

This one-semester course will include classroom, practical, and clinical experience. Upon successful completion, you will be able to take your state certification exam. Upon passing the state exam, the student can complete the online application through the Arizona Board of Nursing, requesting certification or license. Mohave College is an active participant with the WAVE/CTED and AZ@Work programs.

This course is available:

• On all campus locations
• In a traditional 16-week semester format
• In an accelerated eight (8) week format
• During the Fall, Spring, and Summer

Nursing Assistant Program Student Resource Guide has all the information to assist you with program and clinical requirements.

Enrollment in the Nursing Assistant program is as easy as having your Mohave College Student ID number, appropriate score on the reading assessment exam or completion of Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses ABE-021 (listed as PCS-021 in the 23-24 academic year) and an appropriate score on the math assessment exam or completion of ABE-023 (listed as PCS-023 in the 23-24 academic year).

Program Information Sessions

The Nursing Department conducts monthly information sessions for prospective and current students.

• The application deadline is October 1st for consideration for the Spring start
• The application deadline is May 1st for consideration for Fall start

If you would like to attend, please choose one of the meetings listed below. These sessions will provide essential information needed to apply for our Nursing programs, including the Nursing Assistant, Nursing, and LPN-RN programs. Below is a summary of the topics that will be covered: 

• Application process 
• Stackable credentials 
• Prerequisites 
• Program cost 
• TEAS exam

By selecting the Zoom link, you will be prompted to enter your name and email address. A verification code will be sent to the provided email address, granting you access to the meeting. We recommend logging in early to ensure you complete this process before the meeting commences.

Nursing Information Sessions 2025-26

When: 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM
Where: Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 867 9867 3568
Passcode: 133925

Dates:
Monday, October 13, 2025
Monday, November 10, 2025
Monday, December 8, 2025
Monday, April 13, 2026
Monday, May 11, 2026
Monday, June 8, 2026
Monday, October 12, 2026
Monday, November 9, 2026
Monday, December 14, 2026

Before Taking the Course

• Please review the Nursing Assistant Welcome Letter
• Complete a Registration Permissions Request form found in the letter.
• Once your registration permission has been granted, you will receive an email letting you know you can register for the class.
• All requirements that need to be completed prior to class starting are outlined in the welcome letter. You can start working on these requirements prior to enrolling in the class.
• The due date for all clinical health documents is three (3) weeks before the start of class.

If you have any questions regarding the program or enrollment process, contact Nursing@mohave.edu.

Mission

Inspiring students to advance their knowledge, skills, and attitudes to strengthen our communities.

Vision

Building capacity in our communities by empowering individuals through innovative, quality nursing education.

Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure

Successful completion of this program could lead to professional licensure or certification within the state of Arizona. View this state guide to identify other states in which Mohave College program requirements fulfill educational guidelines for professional licensure and certification.